A winter morning on the Seine from the towers of Notre Dame. Travel is necessary when it comes to everything from clearing my head to resetting my perspective. I plan for a couple of big trips a year and mean them to be real vacations. And if you can get to a totally new place... Continue Reading →
Publishing Insights and Inspiration January 2023
It was a great holiday filled with food, wine, friends, dinners, parties, naps, and time to recharge and reflect on the year. Hope you all had equally restorative breaks and are ready to tackle 2023 with new goals and ideas! When I reviewed my 2022, I was left with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the... Continue Reading →
The 1% Rule — Adapted
A few weeks ago, Jim VanderHei in the Axios Finish Line newsletter published an article about Liz Jarvis-Shean, an exec at Door Dash and her leadership principles. While I don’t necessarily think Door Dash is a great role model of a company, I like the idea of pushing yourself to get just 1 percent better.... Continue Reading →
Quotes for 2022
Every year, I add a quote to my weekly planner. Sometimes it's inspirational or about writing or by a famous person in the news. A few years ago, I started typing these up to share with a group of good friends. And, of course, I share them with you! 2022 Motto: Do Big Things January:... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Books of 2022 — A Reading Roundup
I did it! I hit my target of 60 books this year -- and even exceeded it a little. (Update: 64 books for the year) After a few years of reading very little fiction and sometimes very little at all, it feels good to be back in the world of readers. It's funny that I... Continue Reading →