The Crowdstrike Cyber Security Update Canceled My Flight And All I Got Was This Incredible Road Trip “We're sorry that your flight DL 0634 from PDX on Jul 21 has been canceled.” Meg and I were sitting together when I received the text from Delta. Our flight had...
I was struggling. Not just physically, but mentally, too. I was beginning to overthink things, and instead of doing, I was agonizing. I stood up, frustrated, and said, “Sorry” as I tried to reset myself. Maybe I said it to myself. Maybe it was to my trainer,...
Write Like You Mean It I love writing. I always have. For a good portion of my childhood, I assumed everyone else did, too. I’m fascinated by the way in which talented writers paint vivid, emotional pictures with words, or give sentences distinct rhythmic...
Is LinkedIn a Component of Your Marketing Strategy? Since its launch in 2003, LinkedIn has been the de facto social media platform for professionals. For much of that time, LinkedIn was largely a forum where folks could chronicle their expertise, seek new job...
Mission, Vision, and Values — What Are They For? If you’ve worked in any sort of corporate environment, then odds are that you’ve been exposed to the concepts of mission, vision, and values statements. Typically, these are ideas that you’re introduced to when you’re...
Team-Building vs. Annual Planning vs. Training Formada is a remote agency. We make no secret of that. In fact, we’re pretty proud of how successful we’ve been at creating a healthy, collaborative work culture despite how seldom we’re all in the same room...
Need Help Finding Time for Content Creation? Knowing how to scale your content creation is now one of the most critical components of any successful marketing strategy. It connects you with your core audience by creating emotional connections, providing them with...
It’s A Brand-New Year — Let’s Make The Most of It! New Year’s resolutions. They’re business goals without a plan. And there’s something about them that speaks to our inherent optimism, in spite of the fact that so few of them are kept, let alone accomplished. Just a...
The Importance of Reflection, Gratitude, and Action I really try my best to maintain a grateful attitude. You know the drill — don’t dwell on the past, and don’t worry about the future. Be present. Be here now. Appreciate this moment. Mindfulness, etc. Stay focused on...
The Long and Winding Road: Why Do We Still Care About The Beatles? I am absolutely fascinated by The Beatles. I realize that this is a somewhat pedestrian fascination — there are millions of others like me around the world, but that too is an aspect of what makes them...