This repost of a February 2013 article which was originally entitled: Power of others' words to shape our self-concept It now has new life due to this site's story focus! "Spotting and celebrating the different" has been a talent and sensitivity that's been great for my business. As a writer, a … [Read more...]
Vocabulary’s value at the Golden Globes
Lines were all abuzz as to what Jodie Foster, aged 50 and an actress since she was 3 years old said, yet didn't actually say at the 2013 Golden Globes. Imagine 47 years to assemble the words, that lasted but a few moments and captured the desire for her privacy, developed over all those … [Read more...]
Eating Up Brand Messaging in Our Food Choices
Contemplating brand messages and how we ingest them in our consumer culture came to me well before any consideration of breakfast today. It landed via tweet from a marketing colleague now super wellness coach, Carol Hutchinson. Her post led me to read “HartBeat.” This edition of The Hartman … [Read more...]
Doodling and Handwriting Boost Creative Message Powers
To support my passionate cry for keeping pens, pencils, crayons and the magical markers as our tools on creative quests, I posted a study taken from the Huffington Post, in July 2011. Now, The Wall Street Journal has joined us in the campaign to connect to our creative potential with a fun, … [Read more...]
How to Spot Difficult People in Conversations, and What to Do About Them
Difficult people have always been a part of our circles of business or in venues meant to encourage connection through social conversation. Learning to spot and then neutralize that difficult person who'll block your goal is helpful for the confident or novice conversationalist alike. … [Read more...]
Vancouver Cherry Blossoms Bring Joy, Japan and Bollywood Closer
Today marks the “official” start of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival which runs for a month from April 5 – 28, 2012. It is a vibrant example of how colour can influence an entire culture and send intangible, yet powerful messages to the senses. … [Read more...]
Cadince Voluptuous, from shy girl to burlesque star
“We like the nightlife,” says burlesque dancer Cadince Voluptuous of the denizens of her Colorado Springs, Colo. home base. “We also love our great outdoors and the lifestyle that comes with that.” … [Read more...]
Gossip is the original news
Juicy gossip has always existed and always will as a reliable source of communication. It also has high social and economic value. … [Read more...]