How I Stopped Saying ‘Ah’ and ‘Um’
I never thought I would say this, but I learned how to stop saying “Ah” and “Um” while waiting in line for a Subway sandwich…
Read MoreMy English Teacher Was Wrong About These 5 Things (and Yours Probably Was Too)
The writing habits that earned me an “A” in English class would drive boredom and disengagement if I still used them today…
Read MoreWorking for a Bad Manager Exposed My Own Biggest Leadership Flaws
Do you have a bad boss? Unfortunately, we all tend to emulate the behavior we see from our leaders. Here’s how I mirrored my boss’s flaws.
Read MoreOptimistic Discontent: The Key To Succeeding While Maintaining Sanity
If you’re entirely comfortable with what you’ve already achieved, you will stop pushing to do more. The key is to find optimistic discontent.
Read More16 Quotes That Capture the Essence of Writing
Since starting my own commonplace book, I’ve collected hundreds of quotes about writing and creativity. Here are my 16 favorites.
Read MoreHow to Manage Former Peers
If you recently transitioned into a management role, you know that managing former peers can be challenging. Here’s how to do it.
Read MoreI Met a Random Person in a Mall Food Court and Got the Best Writing Advice of My Life
Several months ago, a retired gentleman named Bob emailed me after stumbling on my blog. He wanted to meet to talk about writing. I agreed.
Read MoreIs It Okay to Stretch the Truth as a Writer?
Some writers have a knack for telling stories in a way that captivates their audience, yet flirts with the edges of reality. Is that okay?
Read More16 Tips to Hire People Who Will Do More Than Fill an Empty Seat
I’ve had the chance to interview hundreds of people. I’ve hired exceptional people, and I’ve hired some duds. These 16 tips have helped.
Read MoreDo You View Writing as a Finite Game or an Infinite One?
Until recently, I viewed writing as a “finite” game: one with winners and losers. But writing doesn’t really work like that.
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