My First TEDx ExperienceMy First TEDx ExperienceMy First TEDx Experience I gave my first TEDx (x= independently organized) talk on Saturday, October 24th at St. Edward’s University in Austin. What an incredible experience. I have wanted to give a TED talk for a long time. It has been a business goal and bucket list item for many…
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The Fall has always been hard for our son Evan. For all of us. Both of Evan’s hospitalizations happened around this time of year, and recently we have been reminded of why. Evan is twelve years old and has suffered with mental illness since before he could walk. The Austin NAMI Walk was on September 26th,…
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Are you an authentic and likeable person? How do you know? Start by asking this question: Is the room better when you enter it or leave it? Would your friends, family, and colleagues answer the same way? Life is easier for likeable people. According to Pam Holloway in her article, “The Secret of Likeability”, here…
DetailsLeadership Lessons from the Grateful DeadLeadership Lessons from the Grateful Dead I spent four, kick-ass days in Chicago over the 4th of July weekend for the Fare Thee Well Grateful Dead shows, the last 3 shows the Dead will ever play. It was incredible. Seventy-five thousand people at Soldier Field, and another twenty-five thousand around the…
DetailsWhen I was younger, I wanted to be courageous. I wanted to stand tall in the face of danger, be ready to defend myself, and be free of fear. Now that I’m older, courage has an entirely different meaning. Raising a child with mental illness has taught me that being courageous and brave can also mean…
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