There’s something comforting about labeling a document with the word, “DRAFT.” It implies that there’s room for improvement. It’s also a particularly subtle way to say to a client, and honestly to yourself, “Hey, I think I understand what you need, but if you see something you’d like to change,…
It’s a funny thing about spring. Most influencers would have you believe that the grass is now green, the flowers are in full bloom, and we are all skipping through magical gardens alive with bunnies, butterflies, and birds. If you live in some areas of the country, that’s probably the…
It’s that time of year. Whether you’re a big NCAA basketball fan or not, it seems everyone is talking about Bracketology. What is a bracket? If you’re a writer, you know that brackets are most often used to signify that words, or phrases, have been added or changed. For instance,…
I don’t know what it is about Q1, but we have now officially passed 2025’s first quarter midpoint, and I’m delighted. There were a lot of tears shed during the first half of this first quarter. Criers included Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, following his team’s crushing Superbowl LIX…
Disclaimer: This blog isn’t about what you think it’s about. How’s your time management? Are you a list maker? Do you thrive under the pressure of a deadline? Or, are you a firm believer that schedules, deadlines, and dinner reservations are merely suggestions? I’m not a chill person. I absolutely…
Do a search on the word “trends.” Go ahead. I’ll wait. Didn’t take long for the scroll to begin, did it? First up, What Foods To Eat in 2025. Next,Top 10 Fashion Trends, with too many sites to sight. And taking third, AI Trends.Hmmm… Oftentimes, trends are associated with fashion….
I work with people who are truly wicked. Wicked smart! Wicked creative! Wicked thoughtful! Clearly, I happen to prefer the definition of “wicked” as an adverb: very, extremely. Of course, it’s also an adjective, meaning fierce, among other things. It is an absolute privilege to know wicked people in my…
In today’s business world we fill slack messages, emails, and project proposals with words like: synergy, align, and traction. To sound more “professional,” we utilize words that we think are intricate; we use “corporate speak.” But let me ask you something. How well do you think the average American can…
I’m currently on hold with an airline. I’ve been on hold for 47 minutes and counting. And, yes. I went to the website first! Here’s a little piece of advice. If you’re trying to move a flight that’s already paid for, skip the website and call. My ticket is nonrefundable,…