“Be a good listener. Ask questions the other person will enjoy answering.” – Dale Carnegie The interviews we conduct for our Legacy Film projects are all about asking the right questions. People always ask me about the questions I use in the Legacy Film interviews. The question about the questions! So here’s how it happens: I […]
A Year Like a Lifetime
Like many of you, I remember one year ago like it was yesterday, and, yet, it feels like a lifetime ago. I remember talking with my youngest son on the Friday before Spring Break 2020 about schools being closed and “the virus” changing our day and upcoming week’s plans. He flippantly sang R.E.M.’s “It’s the […]
The Sacred Work of Reflection
Let us honor the past year by celebrating the joys and mourning the losses we have experienced, wondering with those we love about the meaning of all of it, and making a commitment to build connections with others as we move forward. This is sacred work. Here are some ideas that might help add meaning […]
Thanks, Giving, and a Special Gift For You
I am convinced that the words “Thank you” are two of the most important words ever spoken. These words hold meaning and healing power in our world today. Take the time to express gratitude and tell someone what they mean to you. And, if you’re looking for a unique way to share the love, check […]
Tell Me More
I was part of a conversation thread in a professional group recently about great questions to ask in an interview. It got me thinking about the magic of these three words: “Tell Me More…” You can have all the questions in the world ready to go to ask someone, but sometimes it’s the layers behind […]
Waking Up
Every morning since mid-March, I open my eyes upon waking and have to remind myself what day it is. I wonder if my dreams are real or if the reality of this global pandemic and extra at-home time is a dream. I wonder if you’ve felt that too. As all the words, news, and new […]