Image by PxHereMany of the attitudes and beliefs we carry with us throughout our whole lives are forged in childhood. If we’re taught the value of love, compassion and understanding as adults we’re more likely to be socially liberal, caring and kind in our adult years. If we’re shown aggression, anger and hostility, we will…
Ten Things I've Learned
Ten Things I’ve Learned – Becoming The Hero Of Your Own Story
Have you ever sat in a movie theatre, watching acts of heroism and larger than life situations, and thought to yourself ‘I don’t measure up to this?’ Well, first of all you shouldn’t be so hard on yourself. Despite Thor’s strength and his ability to save the day, he still has character flaws, and you…
Crucial Steps To Take Your Physical Business Online
Some thoughts on starting an online store...
The internet is currently dominating the commerce world, so if you want your business to reach more people and make more money as a result, you need to make the transition from physical store to online store. Every offline store needs an online presence. Not convinced? Here are just some of the reasons your business…
An Interview With Bani Dugal – Faith Deficit
My guest today on the Faith Deficit Podcast is Bani Dugal. Ms. Dugal is the Principal Representative of the Bahá’í International Community to the UN. As part of the community of international NGOs at the UN since 1994, she is currently the Vice Chairperson of the NGO Working Group on Security Council. She has served…
Three Things I’ve Learned – Fixing A Profit Problem
How to address common issues and market your business properly...
Image SourceA problem with profits is not something a business wants, but it is something a lot of businesses seem to have. We all know some of the biggest companies from a variety of industries have crashed and burned recently due to their problems with finances; do you want to be next? Of course not.…
Four Things I’ve Learned About Recycling and Business
Is it time to recycle certain parts of your business?
Right now when it comes to our homes we are encouraged to make more informed and environmentally friendly choices. We recycle used materials such as plastics, wood and paper. We try our best to use more energy efficient sources in our home. Change our habits to save energy and make our homes more efficient in…
An Interview with Micah Barnes
A jazz and pop vocalist and vocal coach discusses his career, spirituality, and ups and downs...
Our special guest on the Faith Deficit podcast is Micah Barnes. Micah is a former member of A Cappella group The Nylons, best known for their covers of pop songs such as The Turtles’ “Happy Together”, Steam’s “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye”, and “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”. As a solo artist, Micah had…
Four Things I’ve Learned About Business Plans and Venture Capital
The idea is only half the battle...
Coming up with an idea for a business is not always going to be a simple journey. People spend years developing business plans, meaning you cannot rush into an endeavor without a clear understanding of what your goals are. The idea is only half the battle. Once you have come up with a solid plan…
Ten Things I’ve Learned – Things You Can Do Every Day To Be Kinder To Our Planet
Some environmental tips to think about this spring...
Our lifestyle is slowly destroying the planet and the environment we live in. In the future, the planet is going to become inhabitable if we don’t make a change now. Oceans are already overflowing with plastic and killing sea life, while we’re using materials that just aren’t sustainable to create products that we regularly buy.…
An Interview with Fara Tabatabai
A discussion about pretending for family, and how our children motivate us to change the world for the better...
My guest on my Faith Deficit podcast is the wonderful Fara Tabatabai. Fara is counsel in Hughes Hubbard and Reed’s New York office and was one of the youngest lawyers in North America to pass the bar exam. Her practice focuses on complex commercial, products liability, securities, and employment litigation and arbitration.Ms. Tabatabai is also…
Five Things I’ve Learned About Writing Professional Emails
Some tips that might help you too...
Image SourceAs I’ve learned through trial and error, when you are in business or in a position where you need to correspond with someone in a professional manner, it is incredibly important to make sure you learn how to write an appropriate email. These days, email is the way that most of us communicate in…
Four Things I’ve Learned About Aging and Men
How do we help and how do we understand the impact of aging?
Aging is a universal experience and one that can be a privilege – yet its effects can be more far-reaching than just noticing more grey hairs and joint pains. A whole host of complex physical and psychological factors make up our experience of ageing, how we feel about ourselves and how the world perceives us.…
Ten Things I’ve Learned From Raising Boys
Joanna Schroeder loves being a mom of boys, but admits that there are a few things about them that have surprised her.
Some Thoughts On Building A Relationship That Lasts
In A World Of Nearly 8 Billion, Have You Found The One? How do you know?
Image Source There are currently 7.6 billion people in the world and counting. It seems absurd to believe that there’s just one person in the world for you. And if so, the odds of you actually finding them in crowd that large are substantially small. If you believe in the one, you may also believe in…
Ten Things I’ve Learned About Online Marketing And Something Called The Net Promoter Score
Running my own podcast and blog, I've started learning about terms I never knew before...and why they're important...
Even in the internet age, old-fashioned word of mouth is still the most reliable promotional strategy. I know that’s how I’ve managed to grow my blog and podcast. Consider how quickly an online review can go viral, or a popular Tweet. Here are some things I’ve learned about online marketing, CEM, and something called the…
Five Things I’ve Learned From Dads Who Are Dating
Things to remember from dads who date...
Image sourceThese tips come from dads I know who date. I’m not a dad and, well, I’m married, but I wanted to share some collected wisdom that might help. From a dad: “There is very little that is more draining than the end of a relationship. All the hurt and anger and pain that has…