This is another video going viral. Part of me thinks “Why bother, people will find it on their own?”; the other part thinks “It moves me so let’s move others in case they wouldn’t find it?” Catch in particular the … Continue reading
I previously wrote about my life in the Jungle, a predominantly freshman dormitory complex at the University of Connecticut. There was a sense of community in our pioneering (back then) coed dorm that lead to a high return rate. My … Continue reading
This is going viral without my help, but how can I not include it in a blog about kindness?
Residential Life to me holds a lot of promise for moving young people in the direction of community. I remember one of the best communal experiences I had occurred in a residential hall complex called the Jungle. The Jungle was … Continue reading
I recently changed my Services page to reflect my new line-up for public speaking. As with any endeavor it’s good to start with a focus and branch out. In the case of offering workshops and seminars I’m going to focus … Continue reading
How many of you like holiday shopping? Not me. I don’t like lines, I don’t like crowds and I don’t like competitive or whining shoppers. Yet I have to admit one of the most positive, defining moments of my life … Continue reading
While walking across the country I gave talks to community organizations, schools and faith-based groups. I assumed these would be the same audiences I give talks to after the journey, and they will. Yet since the recent public speaking workshop … Continue reading
I’ve just returned from a four day seminar for public speaking, titled “Move People to Action.” The seminar was about more than just public speaking; more like a business model to make public speaking successful. I was struck a comment … Continue reading
I’ve actually been interviewed twice on VoiceAmerica. The second interview came recently on the Human Behavior: What a Trip show hosted by Dr. Jonathan Brower. This interview also provides a good overview of the journey and the mission. Human Behavior: … Continue reading
One of our favorite stops along our 5,000 mile journey was Grand Pass, Missouri. We’ve been in touch with Christy Windmeyer from there ever since. Today she sent this along to me. “(Our nephew and niece” have two small boys. … Continue reading
