3/15
Adoption Series: Mom’s diaries
Read Time: 4.5 minutes
My mother’s thoughts and feelings from the past. The covers are leather. Dark red leather. Green leather. Occasionally, pink leather.... View Article
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3/15
Negotiations: Opportunity to learn
Read Time: 3 minutes
I think of negotiation as investigation. When I investigate, I enter a learning mode, reducing my anxiety. By considering negotiation... View Article
3/15
Adoption Series: Lessons in pain
Read Time: 9 minutes
When my emotions run hot, my skills go cold. “Teddy, what’s three times five?” Asked in a voice, I can’t... View Article
3/15
Adoption Series: Everything changed
Read Time: 16 minutes
The demon inside awakens. I’m curled in a ball. I should be running for the hills. Judy’s wildly waving a... View Article
3/15
Negotiations: Hubris, an internal demon
Read Time: 8 minutes
Hubris ruins negotiations. Unrestrained pride can cost you friends, employees, clients, deals and even your life. Yep, hubris is dangerous... View Article
Burnley, 905 East Pine
Read Time: 7.5 minutes
I’m in the process of writing a memoir. This piece is from that effort. I’m posting it now because the... View Article
12/15
Thoughts on Omnicom/IPG merger
Naysayers suggest the merger may reduce client options and perhaps encourage growth among independent agencies. As thousands of small creative... View Article
10/5
Mutual Mentors, 10-Noon, Saturday, 10/26
Read Time: .25 minute
Five people have signed up. I hold these events in our Bellingham home, sometimes consistently every month. Sometimes not. Given... View Article
Creatives, AI will reshape your role
Read Time: 4.5 minutes
A follow-up to my earlier piece: Creatives, AI will take your job I do understand people being afraid AI will... View Article
5/1
Stress
Read Time: .5 minute
We feel before we know. The car bounced a little when I hit the post. “Shit.” A quick glance and... View Article
