What’s on my mind
Have you ever reached out to someone just to hear their story?
I was curious about writer Sam Smith after watching ‘The Last Dance’ and reading his book ‘The Jordan Rules.’
So I reached out to him to have a conversation. Here’s what happened - and why I think you should follow your curiosity, too.
Zoom fatigue is real. Research from Stanford has now identified four reasons why videoconferencing is so tiring - and what we can do about it.
Read MoreParents across the UK are counting down the days until schools re-open in March.
Being responsible for homeschooling - or rather, ‘educating in a pandemic’ - is one job many of us are excited to lose.
This is why…
Read MoreJustin Timberlake has been under fire recently for his treatment of Britney Spears and Janet Jackson.
After a week of negative publicity, he issued an apology.
It’s not good enough.
Read MoreActor Armie Hammer has been in the news a lot lately - but not with the kinds of headlines you’d want.
But it was his statement responding to the allegations that caught my attention - and it offers important communication lessons for us all.
Read MoreThe infamous Super Bowl 'wardrobe malfunction' has overshadowed Janet Jackson's talent and achievements.
But she is one of the most successful female artists of all time - and that should be her legacy.
Read MoreIn 1990, rock band REM were the kings of college radio.
Then they decided to create a new song - that was different than anything they’d done before.
No one thought it would work. But it became their biggest hit.
Read MoreDolly Parton is a legendary singer and songwriter. She’s also done some incredible work helping children. Here’s the story of how she honored her father - and helped millions of children around the world.
Read MoreThe playlist for Joe Biden's Inauguration as the 46th President of the United States is an eclectic mix of music.
But what else is it communicating?
Read MoreHow do you convince the Foo Fighters to play a concert in a small city in Italy?
You get creative.
Read MoreHow do you explain a complicated issue like foreign interference in US elections?
You get creative.
Read MoreThe way we research has changed dramatically over the last 20 years - but the need for critical thinking is stronger than ever. Here are three things you can do to protect yourself from ‘fake news.’
Read MoreIt was a scorching summer in California when director Frank Capra began filming his Christmas classic, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’
But there was a big problem - how could he turn his sunny four-acre Bedford Falls set into a winter wonderland?
Read MoreActor Tom Cruise is in hot water over a leaked audio clip of his expletive-filled rant at crew members of the Mission: Impossible 7 set.
But before we judge, let’s listen to the clip.
Read MoreWhen Mariah Carey prepared to write a Christmas song in 1994, it seemed like a crazy idea. Christmas albums were for people on their way out - not for someone whose star was still rising like Carey.
It was a risky move - but it sure paid off…
Read MoreHow has creativity helped us solve problems in 2020?
Here are 10 examples of how businesses, schools, and communities have used creative thinking to keep people safe, serve their customers, and connect with others.
Read MorePoliticians, a rock star, and some ordinary citizens who did extraordinary things…
These are 12 people whose communication skills have earned them a place on Santa’s Nice List.
Read MoreCEOs, politicians, an organization, and someone whose name you didn’t know last year all show us the kind of communication skills that will get you on Santa’s Naughty List.
Read MoreWhen copywriter Bob May pitched his idea about a reindeer with red nose, it was rejected.
But May persisted, and his story of Rudolph went down in history.
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