Long Live Context

Posted on March 8, 2011 Written by 4 Comments

“Content may be King, but Context points out when the King is naked.”

- Ike Pigott

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Growing Up

Posted on March 4, 2011 Written by 11 Comments

Long ago, there was a young man who thought he liked telling stories. He was pretty good at it.

Then he thought he might like helping others share their stories. He got pretty good at that, too.

Later, he discovered that he had a knack for helping others say what they needed to under duress. And he had a decent sense for how to use online channels to do just that.

And now here I am.

Listen to: 

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Good Intentions

Posted on February 9, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately, and have some fairly significant insights to share. However, life has sent more than a few important items my way, and those take priority.

I’ll be sharing more soon.

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Off the Wall

Posted on January 4, 2011 Written by 55 Comments
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Fantasyland.

When I worked in TV news, “Fantasyland” was known as the area where the Producers sat.
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Teaching Intent

Posted on December 29, 2010 Written by 18 Comments
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I’m going to start with a story I’ve used before, but this time it comes in a different context.

(Your intent matters…)

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Milestones and Slime Trails

Posted on December 27, 2010 Written by 13 Comments
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A snail climbs up the inside of a well at a pace of three inches a day, but when it sleeps at night it slides down two inches. How many days will it take to reach the top of a four-foot wall?

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Waiting

Posted on December 15, 2010 Written by 1 Comment

This is a bad time of year for writing to begin with. We’re also in the middle of shuffling offices, and I am temporarily separated from my usual equipment and surroundings.

Working out of boxes is no fun, when I would much rather be filling this one.

I’m still having big thoughts, but they are backing up and starting to lose some steam.

Thanks for your patience.

Filed Under: Quick thoughts
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