In late February, I was given the daunting but unforgettable privilege of giving a TEDx talk at Bridgewater State University. As I wait for the video to be released, I wanted to put together the thoughts shared in the talk (combined with a great many others that didn't fit into the 11 minutes) for your … Continue reading Lessons in Laughter, Pt 2: Let Your Laughter Be Your Guide
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Lessons in Laughter, Pt 1: Find Your Own Funny
In late February, I was given the daunting but unforgettable privilege of giving a TEDx talk at Bridgewater State University. As I wait for the video to be released, I wanted to put together the thoughts shared in the talk (combined with a great many others that didn't fit into the 11 minutes) for your … Continue reading Lessons in Laughter, Pt 1: Find Your Own Funny
Buzzfeed’s “9 Things Introverts Secretly Love”
This week's blog post is a little behind, so I'm sharing this Buzzfeed video to giggle at while you wait 🙂 I love that one of these is John Mulaney approved: What would you add to your list? (I, without question, would add earplugs. I have two kinds, and one set is on my keys … Continue reading Buzzfeed’s “9 Things Introverts Secretly Love”
How a T-Shirt Reminded Me About Careful Crowdwork
When I think about my ideal weekend, there are a few inevitabilities that come to mind. Part of it will be spent quietly, either reading, writing, or watching lots of things I've already seen on Netflix. Part of it will be spent with friends, ideally over brunch. And a good portion of it will be … Continue reading How a T-Shirt Reminded Me About Careful Crowdwork
Snowballs: The Secret to Successful Meetings
Maybe it's my hometown's gradual transformation into Arendelle, but I've been thinking about snowballs a lot lately. Not just the kind that sting your fingertips as you form the perfect friend-felling projectile, but the act of snowballing- of picking up speed with a combination of momentum and increasing mass. As an "idea person," I am … Continue reading Snowballs: The Secret to Successful Meetings
Coming Soon to TEDxBSU: Lessons in Laughter
Earlier this week, I posted this image a few places around the Internet, sharing some big news: On Monday, February 23rd (my half-birthday, and this is a pretty fantastic gift!), I will be presenting an idea that I believe is worth sharing, "Lessons in Laughter", at TEDxBSU. I am so incredibly grateful to the Bridgewater … Continue reading Coming Soon to TEDxBSU: Lessons in Laughter
Video Review: Jennifer Kahnweiler’s Guide to Supervising the Introvert
Jennifer Kahnweiler, author of Quiet Influence, made a series of short videos for the American Management Association on issues concerning introverts and leadership. Below, find her response to the question, "How can an extroverted manager be a better leader of introverts?" The key here is respect for style. Kahnweiler cites examples like going into an employee's … Continue reading Video Review: Jennifer Kahnweiler’s Guide to Supervising the Introvert
Borrowing from the Batizado
A few months ago, I made the trek to Connecticut to see my sister participate in a batizado, or showcase (though its literal translation is "baptism" and involves the exchange of cords) for her chosen sport, capoeira. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines music with fighting, known to most people from an early episode … Continue reading Borrowing from the Batizado
Happy First Birthday, THE I’S HAVE IT!
A year ago today (or so), I posted "The Announcement." Rather than informing you that I was taking my talents to South Beach, I let the world know that this book project I had verbalized ten months before had finally resulted in a finished product, available on Amazon. What followed was a year that absolutely … Continue reading Happy First Birthday, THE I’S HAVE IT!
Guest Post Round-Up: Week of 01/19
Late last week, I was so pleased to be featured in Latinas in Higher Education, as well as on Liz Gross's blog as part of her #Resolve2015 series. Read on to check out what I said, and thank you so much to Rosann and Liz for the opportunity! From Latinas in Higher Education: The Introvert's … Continue reading Guest Post Round-Up: Week of 01/19
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