The language of silence

The language of silence

We often look to language to help us make sense of the world. When something like Sandy Hook happens, language fails us. There are no words that can express the shock, the grief, the fear, the anger, the sadness that … Continue reading

Sparking conversations vs. elevator pitching

What conversations will you spark today?

When we sit down to craft our ‘elevator pitch’, we generally ask ourselves: “What do I want people to know about me and my organization?” That’s the wrong question. The right question is: “What words can I use to spark … Continue reading

Because We Can! A Tribute to Senator Scott White

Scott White: waving to folks the day after he was elected

On Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 2:14PM Pacific, I published a blog post on the iSector. On Friday, October 21, 2011 at 6:11PM Pacific, I got a phone call from my dear friend, Alison Carl White. On Saturday, December 24, … Continue reading