My writing has been lazy. It has been. There is no question about it. That doesn’t mean that I think that it’s been particularly bad, it just hasn’t been as good as it could have been. Writing comes pretty naturally to me, and I have a tendency to rest on my laurels. I have decided…… Continue Reading
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Video Book Review – Strategy For Sustainability
I recently picked up Adam Werbach’s Strategy For Sustainability, and liked it enough to do a video book review. I think the book is worth picking up if you are a sustainability professional, a business owner, or want to learn more about how to actually get sustainability stuff accomplished in your community. Definitely worth picking…… Continue Reading
The #BTV Rocks.
I love two things about Twitter. Live search results, and the ability to connect with groups of people. Twitter’s roots as a tool to stay in touch at the SXSW conference remain strong – and I still find that its the most useful way to use it. I can search any topic or hashtag that…… Continue Reading
iPad 2 – Ready, Fire, Aim at its Best
The iPad 2 is proof that ready, fire, aim (the idea that sometimes you just go for it before everything is absolutely perfect) works. The iPad 2 has most of the features that people were expecting in the first version – a camera (two actually), ability to share to appletv, video mirroring via hdmi out,…… Continue Reading
Pecha Kucha – Practice, Practice, Practice
Ok, so you have your Pecha Kucha slides completed – you have designed and created a presentation that is beautiful, compelling, and effective using my helpful tips. Now you are all set, just show up and give the presentation, and you are good to go! That certainly would be one way to approach your Pecha…… Continue Reading
The Hello Bar – The Virtual Howdy That Gets Results
The Hello Bar is a great addition to a website – it’s easy to use, easy to install, and effective in getting people’s attention. Just last week I was having a conversation with someone about using a pop-up welcome to a site, and how it is changing from annoyance to potentially valuable tool. I installed…… Continue Reading
Tips on Presenting at Pecha Kucha
I spent the last year researching how to design and deliver effective presentations, and used that learning to help me with my Pecha Kucha preparation. I wanted to share it with you, as I think it can really be helpful. I drew heavily upon Nancy Duarte, Garr Reynolds, Edward Tufte, and Richard Mayer – they…… Continue Reading
Guesting on Recipe Relay
I am the guest writer for Recipe Relay this week! Recipe Relay was started by two Antioch New England Green MBA Graduates, Sarah Maine and Brianna Bain, to “inspire and encourage others to have fun eating seasonally and locally.” You can check out more about how it works, (including why it’s a “relay”!) on the…… Continue Reading
Pecha Kucha and The Spiritual Side of Business
I spoke at the Burlington VT Pecha Kucha Night, sharing my thoughts on the Spiritual Side of business, and wanted to share my thoughts on this presentation style. First of all, let me say that Pecha Kucha Nights are amazing, fun, interesting, and inspiring. Find one near you, and attend it if you haven’t done…… Continue Reading
Renewal
Happy Chinese New Year to everyone! As it’s the new year, it’s another chance to think and talk about renewal. Interestingly, my solar web hosting with aiso was also up for renewal today. I renewed, as I like the work that they have done to help me, and I appreciate that my hosting servers are…… Continue Reading