less than 2 out of ten of us get to play to our strengths at work…

My friend Tim shared with me a video he caught from an excerpt shared by a keynote speaker he heard at a recent conference. He was inspired enough to seek out the entire video. The short film is a discussion on strengths - discovering true strengths and cultivating them. It also takes on the conventional …

Christmas 2012

Finally got around to adding Christmas pics... A. in the new Doll Airstream Camper Gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dani_shaw/sets/72157632505687306/

deliberative discourse

The question is, "what does a person need to be innovative"? Even more personal, what do I need to be innovate? When do I have my moments of greatest inspiration? Brainstorming to me has always felt like this long road to the middle. The lowest common denominator. However, the discussion has always been the spark for me. …

my gratitude…

I have been watching in social media, especially Facebook, where my friends have been posting daily statements of gratitude all month long. It's been inspiring. Thanksgiving also provides a good reminder about being thankful. I too have much to be grateful for today. It's like a year years of gratitude are just poring out of …

save yourself from poor data

Poor data and misleading metrics are bad for everyone. (BTW Nate Silver is a data hero.) This article from Cheryl Davenport and Co.Exist has 3 really great tips for people who want to protect themselves from bad data ... and in many cases intentional manipulations. Think of it as a good primer for seeking information …