The Power of Lending a Voice
I’ve lived a blessed life. My parents were both school teachers. Their incomes may have been modest, but my brother and I never felt that we were lacking anything. We were supported, loved, and encouraged through each and every step of our lives. I’ve had the luxury of an education, of being able to take risks because I have a support network to fall back on; the luxury of choice.
I love my life, but even having so very many things handed to me, I wouldn’t say it’s all been easy. What if my path had not been paved?
I passionately believe that every person deserves a chance. So does Lotay Yang, Board Director of the Black Card Circle Foundation. read more
Explaining Twitter
Something I enjoy about the holidays is the cross-generational conversations family gatherings provide.
One cousin just learned to drive, a nephew is learning to walk, an aunt just started a new job . . . and Grandpa sits back smiling, observing, absorbing, basking in the glow of bringing family together.
photo credit: Bryan Ledgard
It occurred to me that Twitter is a bit like that family gathering; and we’re all a bit like Grandpa. read more
Expectations: The Fearless Blogger SLA (part 1)
As I mentioned in my first post, I kind of decided to jump right into this whole blog thing. Rather than continuously postpone writing a blog in order to follow blogging best practices, I’d throw caution to the wind and let the pieces fall into place as I go along.
If nothing else, throughout my numerous jobs over the years, I’d say the prevailing lesson learned is that it all comes down to managing expectations. With that in mind, before I go any further, I was thinking it might be a good time to at least share what I expect from this blog – and hopefully open a dialogue with anyone reading it to find out what you expect as well.
I’ve split this into four key areas: Topics, Tone, Technique & Timing.
The Fearless Blogger’s Maiden Voyage
I’m going to break the rules.
Just another rebel.
Don’t get me wrong – I believe that rules are made to be broken. I’m just also of the school of thought that one should learn, understand, and possibly master the rules before going ahead and breaking them. read more
