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The only answer that really matters
May sound a bit self-centered and egotistical So let me explain….. Well, I sure hope that cleared things up. Just Sayin’ Related articles What do you do when you don’t know the answer? (sethgodin.typepad.com)
Posted in Branding, Inspiration, Mike's Story, Storytelling
Tagged answers, Blog, Carpe Diem, communication, Family, genealogy, Mike Reardon, postaday2011, storytelling, Values
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A story worth telling
Is worth the time to tell it. So why do some stories seem to go on forever and some seem to make time stand still? I guess it depends more on the storyteller than the story. Just Sayin’ Related articles … Continue reading
Posted in Mike's Story, Storytelling
Tagged communication, Family, Mike Reardon, postaday2011, storytelling
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I treated my granddaughter to lunch
She enjoys Japanese art and culture So I took her to Teppan Eto in the Japan pavilion at EPCOT. I thought she would enjoy the experience. And maybe learn a little more about Japanese culture. I was partly right. Katie … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Mike's Story, Storytelling
Tagged Arts and Entertainment, Asia, Carpe Diem, Culture of Japan, EPCOT, Ethnicity and Multiculturalism, Family, Japan, Japanese art, postaday2011, Tokyo
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Read This Before You Die – WSJ.com
Now that’s a headline sure to grab your attention. But it’s not what you think. It turns out an online presence makes even death a bit more complicated. Letting a trusted family member know that you keep a list of … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Technology
Tagged Carpe Diem, Estate Planning, Facebook, Family, Identity theft, postaday2011, Social Media, Twitter
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I passed on a family tradition today
There was beer involved But it’s not what you think. I transplanted two more tomato plants. And, following my Dad’s tradition, we fertilized them properly. I’m not sure Kaitlyn believes in her great-grandfather’s tomato-growing secret. But she’ll see. The proof … Continue reading
Posted in Mike's Story, Storytelling, Values
Tagged Family, Fruit and Vegetable, Grandparent, Home, Mike Reardon, Nostalgia, Plant, postaday2011, Tomato, Tomatoes, Traditions, Unconventional thinking, Vegetables
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At first all I could see was the contradiction
Dad had said “You shouldn’t have written that letter.” And he had punished me for it. And now I find out he had kept the letter in his wallet like a keepsake. And showed it off! I knew he wouldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Leadership, Mike's Story, Storytelling
Tagged Contradiction, Family, Fathers, Home, Leadership, Mike Reardon, Parenting, postaday2011, storytelling, Truth, Understanding, Values
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The lessons Dad taught me that day
Stayed with me throughout my career as a leader. Professionally. And personally. The first lesson was that Dad didn’t buy into the stereotype. For me, that had been the most frustrating part. It didn’t matter what I said or did. … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Leadership, Mike's Story, Storytelling
Tagged Family, Father, Fathers, Home, Leadership, Mike Reardon, Parent, Parenting, postaday2011, Stereotype, storytelling, Unconventional thinking
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I had to sit outside and wait
While Mom and Dad met with the principal As I saw it, they were outnumbered. Mom and Dad against two nuns and a parish priest. It seemed to take forever. Fear began to creep back in. But Dad had said … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Leadership, Mike's Story, Storytelling
Tagged Carpe Diem, Family, Fathers, Leadership, Mike Reardon, Mom and Dad, Parent, postaday2011, storytelling, Television, Unconventional thinking
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