Let’s pick up where we left off. In Part 1, we explored the idea that we naturally value what we prioritize. Our calendars, to-do lists, and mental energy are often the truest indicators of what really matters to us. But if that’s true… what happens when we feel like we’re stuck between two values? Welcome to the tug-of-war between professional growth and work-life balance. This is one of the most common internal battles people across all industries are fighting quietly, every day. Two Good Things,…
Read MoreFrom The Archives: A little Inspiration "Remember to Say I Can"
Youtube is crowded with entertaining mindless videos of cats caught on ceiling fans, manatees bumping into aquarium glass, and giant slides that will land you in a kiddie pool of water…but every once in a while you come across a gem that brings tears to your eyes and teaches you real life lessons. This is why social media can have such an amazing impact on our lives. I used to teach kids team building, leadership…
Read MoreIt Takes A Village: To Put Together A Fundraiser
It Takes a Village. I’m putting together a local charity fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity and Natchel Blues Network and it really does take a whole village to put together the event. While I’m planning this “alone” I’m not really alone in the world of Social Media. Now I know many people think Social Media is the miracle fix for just about everything. You’re throwing an event? Put it out on Social Media and people…
Read MoreFrom the Archives: 5 Twitter Duh’s and No Brainers….
Since it’s a hectic month of planning for the Blue Gypsy Bluesfest and I’m sure there’s lots that I can tell you about that and it’s connection with social media moving it forward, right now….I’m pulling some oldies but goodies from the archives. Here are just a few things to think about as you get up to speed with your twitter account. 1) If you have multiple twitter accounts (And I mean like 3,4 or…
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