

How to bring energy to a tough project
Photo by Julian Youllhavetobuyme... on Flickr The next time you get a difficult assignment, either from a client or your boss, think of...


How I Lost 30 Pounds Without Making Myself Miserable
"Your weight indicates your health" by Slyvar on Flickr In 2013, I saw a number on the scale I'd never seen before: 230. I was only five...


Why I deactivated my Facebook account
Image by MoneyBlogNewz on Flickr Earlier this year, I did something I’ve been thinking about for a long time: I deactivated my Facebook...


What's my favorite thing about working in downtown Fort Wayne?
I had a lot of fun being part of this WANE-TV story about Fort Wayne ad agencies. One thing that didn't make the final cut: my favorite...


TV’s past reveals a lot about social media’s likely future
In the 1970s, when I was a kid, the entire television universe consisted of six channels: ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS and two UHF channels that...


My Oct. Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly column - Ello is a warning to marketers
Ello is a warning to marketers Many of us in marketing face a serious dilemma – we appreciate advertising when it helps us reach our...


Why the ice bucket challenge works: my Sept. Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly column
Why the ice bucket challenge works If you’ve visited Facebook, Instagram or Twitter lately, you’ve likely seen videos of your friends –...


The four types of quality social media content
Last month, I identified quality content as one of the greatest differentiators in determining an organization’s success in using social...


To better engage people online, focus on creating quality content
While our communication environment has changed dramatically over the years, one thing has remained constant for decades, even centuries:...