The movie American Assassin debuts this week. That got me thinking about Vince Flynn. We were a kindred spirits. He reminded me of many I know who serve our country. I was introduced to Vince Flynn’s writing when I went to work in Washington DC, after 9/11.
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The Three Generations Nonprofits Want to Reach!
I don’t go to many nonprofit events. I get invited to too many: I can’t attend all of them. So, this spring I chose to go to The Welcome Project’s Yum: A Taste of Immigrant City and skip half a dozen other events held by groups about. Lauren doesn’t go…
Continue Reading....Say “Thank You” with a Story
You’re a charitable person. Let’s say you gave large donations to three organizations. One of them sends you a one-line acknowledgement for tax purposes. Another sends you a form letter that begins “On behalf of the Busy Community Organization, thanks for your donation of $____ made on December 29.” The…
Continue Reading....Can We Make Writing a Blog Easier for Entrepreneurs?
How do you share your ideas in writing? Is it important to you to be seen as an expert in your field? What’s the best way to connect with your community and clients? Yesterday in my blog I shared why I write. Today, I give you several ideas that get…
Continue Reading....Why I Write and You Should Too
How do you connect to your community? What’s the best way to share your ideas with others across the world? How can you share your ideas and strategies to help others reach success? Why I write and you should too. Des Walsh recently asked me to be part of blog…
Continue Reading....Are You Writing Memos When You Should Be Telling Stories?
How do you connect with your community? Stories are a great way to move people to action this week Dennis Fischman of Communicate! Consulting shares his secrets to telling great stories. His tips will help you become a better storyteller. Please share this with your communities if they are trying…
Continue Reading....Introducing Dennis Fischman of Communicate! Consulting
I spend a lot of time with leaders of both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Those non-profit leaders want to know how they can be heard above the crowd. Every day, there are more and more organizations forming to support one cause or another. How can you be heard above the…
Continue Reading....Can Maya Angelou Inspire You to Find Your Own Gifts and Voice?
The world lost an incredible poet and serving leader, Maya Angelou has left the world this week. Shy and quiet people often share with me they are not sure how they can make a difference in our world. I share with them the story of Maya Angelou. Her life and…
Continue Reading....How Can Stan Lee Make You a Writing Superhero Starting Today?
Can you learn a trick or two from Stan Lee creator of many iconic comic book characters? How would you like to know how to create remarkable stories that have been popular with generations of readers? From the Fantastic Four to X-men to Avengers, how did this little known writer help…
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