connection

Bridge the Gap: A Lesson In Getting To The Other Side

by Monica July 24, 2012

Bridges fascinate me. Yes, they scare me a bit when I’m on them, but I love how they connect people and places that would otherwise remain separated. The purpose of a bridge is universal. Like that infamous chicken attempting to cross the road, with the help of a bridge, we too can arrive on the [...]

Alone Together

by Monica July 13, 2012

“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” ~ John Muir, naturalist, explorer, and writer (1838-1914) As discussed in yesterday’s post, this week was consumed with all things World Domination, in Portland, Oregon. I’m still recovering, still remembering, and still searching. This weekend I’m [...]

Tell Them What You Want, What You Really Really Want

by Monica July 3, 2012

I believe that even in this world of technology, websites, and apps, the greatest resource we have is each other. It’s of little wonder then, that people (entrepreneurs especially) are signing up for conferences and online networking classes, often priced at thousands of dollars, not because they care so much about the information being provided, [...]

How to Captivate Your Audience With Clarity (Video)

by Monica May 2, 2012

Continuing this week’s theme of CLARITY, today’s SHOW & TELL video is about how to clearly deliver your message in a presentation. You might be an eloquent speaker or have a great story, but if the audience tunes out your talk, there’s little hope you’ve made a connection with them. Here’s two ideas to keep [...]

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: A Bus Ride In Myanmar

by Monica April 19, 2012

Having just had an incredible few days in Bagan exploring ancient temples, I’m looking forward to taking in the breathtaking beauty of Inle Lake. But first, I have to get there. So I’m on a 12-hour journey via bus. I use the term “bus” loosely here. Picture a tin can on wheels, and you get [...]