Ever get lost in your own head, sorting through the myriad of thoughts and emotions that define your very being? The older I get, the more time I spend lost in my thoughts — not because I am self absorbed, but because I need to find solace from the … [Read more...]
The Art of Story Selling
December 8, 2016 by
I have been a strong proponent of effective story telling, as a key skill that my graduate students need to master. Yesterday, a lady interviewing for a position at the University spoke eloquently about the art of story ‘selling’. The concept … [Read more...]
A Lost Art
December 7, 2016 by
I silently envy those who write exceptionally well. Unfortunately, there are many of my students who assume that writing grammatically correct English is good English. I think it is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for writing well. Even … [Read more...]
What Makes You Happy?
December 1, 2016 by
When was the last time you sat back and reflected on what truly makes you happy? We get caught up in the demands of everyday living — work, kids, school, making money, paying bills, idle chatter, office politics, and on and on and on. Stop. … [Read more...]
