Tag Archive | "community"

Business

At Connection Cafe: Bring Your Staff Into Your Community27 Aug

Here’s my latest blogpost over at the Connection Cafe… Yesterday, Lacey wrote about how to engage folks who are interested in volunteering for organizations. It’s a great segue into another area that I find lacking in most nonprofit websites: staff and organizational employees. What do they both have in common? Your volunteers and paid staff are [...]
Life

More Things About Me – Texas-Style Edition17 Jul

Irish blogger and friend, Annette Clancy, went and tagged me last week. I don’t always play infotag because I feel like I tapped so much in my original 100+ things. But it’s been a while since I put that together (way back in 2004 and it’s age shows) so…why don’t we add to it and [...]
Creative, Life

Practicing Small Kindnesses04 Dec

Think making a huge difference in someone’s life takes a herculean effort or a lot of time? Just ask Scott Hodge who not only rediscovered the power of a buck, but the power of simple generosity. What I love about his later reflection is how this isn’t only a lesson for him, but for his kids. [...]
Life

The Power Of Our Common Bonds03 Dec

Tammy Lenski wrote yesterday about her most recent experience as a volunteer for the Best Friends Animal Society and their efforts in the Hurricane Katrina area. The temporary sanctuary/triage unit/field hospital/reunification center just north of the Louisiana border in Tylertown, Mississippi has attracted volunteers throughout the country. In a battered place with far from optimal [...]
Life, Media

Warmest Thanksgiving Thoughts24 Nov

My friend Kevin Holland linked to a brilliant idea and one very appropriate for today: thank your first commenter. I remember my first comment and commenter so very well. It was Curt Rosengren and it was he who made a significant impact on whether this blog would keep going. Up to that point, I had [...]
Creative, Life

On The Passing Of A True Heroine28 Oct

This past week marked the passing of Rosa Parks, an individual who knew and embodied courage. I’ve been reflecting on what lessons Rosa left for us and how we’ve gotten off-course in our struggle for social and economic justice. I’ve also been considering the work of all who fight for our civil rights and the [...]
Career, Life

Remember To Water Your Network10 Jul

As I get a little more distance from my recent job hunting experience, I plan to write deeply about the tactics, strategies, and emotional management issues needed for success in finding Soulful Work. One of the best things a professional can do is do is cultivate their network. How many times do we hear that? Sorry, [...]
Life

Thanks, Scott24 May

Welcome to those visiting from Scott Hodge’s blog. I’ve been blessed to have Scott offer up some really wonderful compliments about me and my writing. Ever since Weebleland, I’ve been impressed by his dedication to his own work and the beauty of taking over his father’s ministry. His post last month on the six month [...]
Life

There’s A Bit Of The Slacker In All Of Us23 May

The absolute pleasure of being a part of this whole Ho’ohana Community that Rosa Say has put together is discovering like-minded folks from across this great country of the United States. About the same time that I found Rosa’s Talking Story, I started reading Brendon Connelly’s Slacker Manager. I remember my initial impressions well: I [...]
Creative, Life, Work

Guest Blogger Today At Talking Story24 Mar

I talked about reinvention earlier this week. Well, today’s my day to add more to the conversation at Rosa Say’s Talking Story. The title of my post is Let’s Reinvent Professional Development in Our Organizations. Based on my experience, professional development is treated like a job perk, rather than as a systemic part of the organization’s [...]

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I help business leaders and their organizations improve how they relate to their customers, employees, and other critical stakeholders. It’s born out of my belief that individuals crave meaningful relationships and want to be involved with companies that connect with them personally. I’m devoted to helping organizations discover the unique qualities that make them remarkable.

I’m currently a Master’s student at the University of North Texas studying business anthropology.

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