It all started with a story. Back in 2007, comedians and friends Derek Waters and Jake Johnson were having a conversation over drinks. The latter, now known to many as Nick Miller on New Girl, was passionately defending the finer points of Otis Redding's tragic end with a fervor that can only be fueled by stubbornness … Continue reading Drunk History: The Best Place on TV To Be a Woman Right Now
“You Mean to Tell Me…”: A Gentle Onboarding Reminder
I had a conversation with my roommate the other day that got me thinking about John Mulaney. I was told by several friends that I needed to check out his stand-up special New in Town, and they were right. This bit in particular, while less than appropriate, came to mind as we talked: For those not … Continue reading “You Mean to Tell Me…”: A Gentle Onboarding Reminder
‘Effortless’ Takes Effort: Lessons from Seth MacFarlane
Any number of things could come to mind when someone mentions Seth MacFarlane. Good, bad, laudatory, critical...depending on who you are or what you like to laugh at, it could even be a combination of all of those things. But for me, when I think about him, this Hulu commercial is one of the first … Continue reading ‘Effortless’ Takes Effort: Lessons from Seth MacFarlane
How Do You Handle Your Hecklers?
One of the things that I love most about Boston is the access I have to live comedy, and I'm excited to be seeing comedian Colin Kane at the end of this month. And yet I'll be watching his set with a hint of fear, hoping against hope that nobody heckles him. In addition to … Continue reading How Do You Handle Your Hecklers?
Can the FAFSA Be Funny?
Orientation season at Emmanuel has given me little time or energy to generate fresh content, so I've been "running reruns" on the blog for the last few weeks. I've also been experiencing reruns on my own, rewatching shows that I haven't seen in a while or revisiting seasons of shows I didn't get to finish. … Continue reading Can the FAFSA Be Funny?
Tina Fey’s Improv Guide for Female Success In the Office
QUICK PLUG: If you finish this post finding some value in the tips shared, and are also in the greater Boston area, consider attending There's Something Funny, a conference experience sponsored by The Cronk of Higher Education dedicated to infusing humor and creativity into the work of higher education. If you, like me, believe the … Continue reading Tina Fey’s Improv Guide for Female Success In the Office
Don & Peggy & Jack & Liz: Lessons in Sponsorship from TV
My last piece on sponsorship highlighted the collegial and confident role that Daily Show showrunner and host John Stewart has played in elevating the profile of his protegees. Because of his high expectations and equally high level of faith in his correspondents, people like Stephen Colbert are moving into prime-time television roles, as well as … Continue reading Don & Peggy & Jack & Liz: Lessons in Sponsorship from TV
Women In Comedy Are Hurdling The Confidence Gap
A new buzzphrase has entered the lexicon of gender politics over the past few months- "the confidence gap." Brought into the public awareness by The Atlantic's in-depth feature on the concept, its renaissance came about through conversations on the topic with journalists Claire Shipman and Katty Kay that informed the new book The Confidence Code: … Continue reading Women In Comedy Are Hurdling The Confidence Gap
Use “The Pop-In” as a Refresher
I could not have spent my Saturday in two more different places. And yet, there was one big tip that I took away from both. I spent the bulk of the day at EdCamp BOS. An unconference largely populated by K-12 educators from Massachusetts and neighboring states, it was refreshing to talk about the challenges at … Continue reading Use “The Pop-In” as a Refresher
Pull, Don’t Push
I didn't mean to drop the mic. I really didn't. But during today's #sachat on "moving up or moving out" in student affairs, we were posed the following question: MOD - Q2: Lots of folks feel like NO, not enough jobs. How does that impact the attrition rate in our field (60% in 1st 5 … Continue reading Pull, Don’t Push
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