Convos (Blog)
Applied creativity and inventive thinking for regular people in everyday life.
Ask For 15 Minutes
“Everyone owes everyone 15 minutes.” This phrase has been rattling around in my head since my Hobnob interview with Jeff Narver last month. Jeff wasn’t referencing the standard “15 minutes of fame” quote that gets overused (sorry, Andy Warhol). He was talking about the secrets of networking – and I love him for it.
Steady She Goes
When conflict occurs, the goal isn’t quick resolution, it’s deeper understanding. I’m a Steady Eddy. I like harmony and peaceful interaction. When conflict rears its head, I want to rush to resolve it. I want to find the right joke that breaks the tension and returns equilibrium.
Go To Bed Earlier
Tasha Eurich talks about the three conditions that we need to thrive: 1) confidence, 2) choice, and 3) connection. To help, she created a quick self-assessment activity. I like new tools, so I thought I’d give it a try and evaluate my current mental state.