The Extra Hour
Every year when we put our clocks back one hour, I go through the same exercise. I inevitably…
The Newest American
About 12 hours ago I ordered a car through Uber. I was running late, moving between two important…
Tough Headlines, Tough Questions, Holy Places
I’ve learned as a father that there are times when you simply don’t have all the answers. These…
Why “V” Still Stands for Victory
It looked like a normal Saturday line-up. Some activities with the kids, a soccer game, a Boy Scout…
India: Could Pancakes and Ravioli Save the World?
I was thinking about calling this post “What a pesarattu taught me about global understanding.” So I’ll just…
PR Heroes
Some very smart organizations are employing a communications tactic that I admire. They are taking one of the…
Be-Yourself-ification
This past week has included a lot of media training sessions for me. I’ve facilitated some of them,…
Frankincense and Facebook
Facing sure failure as a father, I discovered the real power of social media. The promise of “social”…
Pen to Paper
I recently re-kindled a relationship that has played out for decades through that long-lost medium of pen and…
Being Heard in the Heartland
The last 72 hours have reminded me why good public relations requires good listening. We are often so…