Be Prepared

Everyone has heard this age-old Boy Scout motto. Our mothers preached it, and I preach it to me kids. Whether we say “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” or the more eloquent spin from Paul Newman that says “You can do anything, as long...

The Small Things Matter Most

One of my favorite quotes of all time comes from Mother Theresa- “We can do no great things, only small things with great love.”  She also said “Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.” Our family dog was hit by a car on...

How to Confuse Your Friends

I recently got a message from a friend who was wondering why I wasn’t responding to them and was wondering if I was mad at them for some reason, which came as a total shock to me.  They kept sending me messages on Facebook, but I am rarely on Facebook. ...

Social Media Yenta – Here’s the ROI

One of the most amazing things about the first Podcamp Boston is how many enduring friendships have come into my life because of it.  Of the 347 people on the registrants list for that very first Podcamp, I can count at least 45 friends, close friends, colleagues, and...

Supply, Demand and Higher Ed

For a few years, I’ve been part of an Alumni interview committee for my undergraduate university.  The kids often seem like they have built an impressive resume and seem much more qualified than I think I was at that age.  It always made me wonder- did I just...