Part two of my conversation with James Woosley of Free Agent Press turns to effective book marketing strategies and tactics. A key theme is this: Don’t wait for our book to be printed and done before thinking about marketing and promotions. “You’ve crossed the finished line and all of the sudden you realize you were […]

This is episode one of a two-part series It takes a unique passion to set out and help nearly 100 books get published in one year. That passion is deeply embedded in James Woosley of Free Agent Press who did just that in 2016. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know James through many […]

Choices matter. According to a recent article in the Harvard Gazette, “Decoding Keys to a Healthy Life,” the lifestyle choices people make in midlife are a more important predictor of how long you live. I can tell you this, after listening to my conversation with Author Joanne Miller, she’s going to be living a very […]

Are you writing or thinking about writing a book? Here’s a great tip to help you get started, which is provided by my guest on episode 36 of Conversations on Communications, Tom Corson-Knowles. Start by going to Amazon.com and search the book topic you’re interested in writing about. Look at the reviews readers have provided. […]

(This part two of a two-part series) It turns out I’ve been getting hacked for years and didn’t even know it. Not my computer or bank account, but me…my ideas, mind, time. Frustrating. Did you know that according to the research firm, Dscout, on average people touch their phones 2,617 times a day? This guy, Kary […]

(This part one of a two-part series) Kary Oberbrunner has helped nearly 300 authors get published through his Author Academy Elite program. He’s helped thousands of others throughout the world clarify who they are, why they’re here, and where they’re going so they can become a Soul on Fire, experience unhackability and share their message with the world. Elixir Project, Kary’s […]

I had the opportunity to speak with Maureen Blaha, the executive director of the National Runaway Safeline (NRS), about how the organization is communicating, raising awareness and connecting with the youth and families it serves. A few things jumped out at me during our conversation that can apply to any organization, entrepreneur or author who […]

Communication is a two-way street. It’s not only our ability to make ourselves understood, but also our ability to understand what others are sharing with us. And according to Ed Eppley, my guest in this episode of Conversations on Communications, if we want to take it a step further, do we care, internalize it and […]

In today’s fast-paced society, it’s easy to get off track. The other day I was in my monthly peer group and a common theme was emerging when we were sharing our successes and struggles since our last meeting. We feel blessed, grateful, appreciative for the people who matter to us. What does this have to […]

Leaders make tough decisions every day. Some are forced to make tough decisions based on circumstances, while others may seem like they’re not thinking things through before they react to a situation. Either way, there’s a ripple effect. What’s the monetary cost? Loss of reputational capital? Credibility? Is there any ripple effect? The Pro Football […]