On the cover of the book The Art of Social Media, authors Guy Kawasaki and Peg Fitzpatrick set the expectations with their subtitle: “Power Tips for Power Users.” They’re not kidding. This …
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This Is Why I Bike 80 Miles a Week
My daughter has Crohn's disease. If you're not familiar with that particular ailment (I wasn't), then you should know that the disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It can be a pretty …
How to Approach Uncertainty: Faith or Reason?
For many, the question of how to approach uncertainty is defined by either faith or reason. Not both. It's one or the other. Do you go by faith, hoping that things will turn out due to whatever good …
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When to Satisfice and When to Dig Deeper
In Mastermind: How to Think like Sherlock Holmes, author Maria Konnikova mentions the dangers of satisficing for investigation and decision-making. Even though satisficing sounds like a made-up word, …
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The Difference Between Persuasion and Manipulation
According to Merriam-Webster.com, persuasion is "the act of causing people to do or believe something." We persuade people everyday, and we can see that there’s clearly a self-interest in the effort. …
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Finding Authentic Engagement Online
I want to share three quick scenarios with you based on how I’ve been engaging in community at a personal level. These stories all have a through line of moving past crowded spaces and finding ways to …
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