Month: April 2011

This post may not make some people very happy, so I’ll try to be as gentle as possible. First, let me get a few things out of the way. 1. Not every blog post is a masterpiece. I have written more than my fair share of duds. 2. Just because a post may not be… Continue reading Are you promoting mediocre content?

OK, OK, I admit it. For the last couple of years, Biggest Loser has been my guilty pleasure. I know I’m not alone! There’s something about the show – particularly the weigh-in segment at the end, that really keeps me interested, even though most Wednesdays you’ll hear me say how stupid the last episode was.… Continue reading five engagement lessons from Biggest Loser

Every once in awhile, I go through a huge Eddie Izzard kick. I was introduced to Izzard’s unique brand of stand-up comedy when I was in grad school. Someone loaned me a tape of Dress to Kill. It was funny (brilliantly funny in fact), but I knew I had found my comedic true love when… Continue reading 7 ways to engage with your readers Eddie Izzard style

Last week, I decided to try something new – Vlogging. I got a comment that was not very nice, and I let it convince me that maybe this big new thing was simply not for me. A week later, the words of many friends resonated. I remembered one important lesson that I need to share… Continue reading Darn the Torpedoes. Full Speed Ahead!