Independent Thinking Blog
Independent Thinking Blog
The Disney Rule
In case you missed it, I’m not a big “rules” girl. You need to have rules, but whether (and how) you enforce them really depends on what’s needed. [bctt tweet="I believe in rules — but in a spirit of the law kind of way."] I’m certainly not a “follow the rules” girl...
4 Ways to Find Your Blogging Mojo
So I'm writing this blog post about writing blog posts and finding your blogging mojo. You see, my brain's in a post-holiday funk. I have a Wunderlist of blog post ideas, but nothing is inspiring me. Running often helps clear my mind, but it was raining outside...
The Age of Snapchat
I’ve been playing around with Snapchat. By “playing around,” I mean that I set up an account and started watching how various brands are creating content for the medium. I’m looking at stories. I’m exploring how live stories can offer fresh perspectives on a place or...
The Day Twitter Delivered Champagne to My Door
I thought the crispy bacon on the breakfast buffet would be the highlight of my day. I was wrong. There would be champagne. (More on that in a moment.) I spent three nights in three hotels recently as part of a road trip to southwest Florida for a conference. The...
Social Media Productivity Hacks 4
I’m using the phrase “productivity hacks” because it sounds a lot sexier than saying “tools I found online to help me do my job a little better or a little easier.” And, yes, my best hacking days (such that they exist) are ahead of me. Here are three new tools...