Why a Positive Attitude Matters

Yesterday, a series of things happened that bummed me out.  A few friends came to the rescue, and by this morning, the energy is back and all is well with the world.  Just like the research says, a good night’s sleep can change everything.  It made me think...

Trying to Up My Game- I Need A Tech Oracle

Every day, I find out about some new application or tool that’s going to “save me” in some way.  Some of these tools are truly helpful, others are added to the pile of things I should look into, others I start to play with, but rapidly become...

Turning Lemons into Lemonade

On my way to PAB, I got a flat tire.  About 30 miles north of Syracuse,  near a little town called Parrish.    One nice guy took me to a local shop, the kind you might find in the movies.  The options were wait for someone to tow the car to the nearest dealership, 120...

Community Engagement

Chris Brogan wrote a great post today, asking about ways to grow an engaged community.  He spoke about the new media tools, yet a frustration at how hard it is to build communities.  Some people stay voyeurs and a precious few engage.  This happens in every aspect of...