Archive for August, 2008
Let the Games Begin!
I loved watching Michael Phelps. We knew he could win eight golds, but we didn’t know for certain that he would. Especially with two relays, there were things out of his control. High stakes. High drama. Delicious!
So as the athletic Olympics close and the political Olympics begin, there are some similarities. The knowing and simultaneous unknowing. […]
Reason to Celebrate!
I am enjoying a summer of celebration.
One year ago, Speak! Communications was launched. I never dreamed I would be so happy, work so hard, or enjoy life so immensely. It’s scary leaving a safe, corporate job. Now I’m doing work that truly matters to me, but it’s far less predictable. I had no clients one year ago. […]
No Speaking Required
Not long ago, the local high school speech teacher pulled me aside with some alarming news. Speech communications, it turns out, is no longer part of the district core curriculum. No Child Left Behind has left districts few choices. Teachers now have to teach their students how to take tests rather than teach them life […]

