Do What’s Possible Right Now
For the past few weeks, my mind has been racing with possible ideas for my podcast, for my websites and for my new CD. I’ve also had some great conversations with two friends about taking the idea and...
View ArticleHelp Us Choose the Logo/Graphic for the New Segment Called ‘No Passport...
I’m launching a new segment on The Conversation Hub podcast next week and I need your help. The new segment is called “No Passport Required: Discover the World Around You” and on the first Tuesday of...
View ArticleA Nation Divided Serves No One
I am venturing into a sensitive topic, but I feel passionately about this so you’ll have to bear with me. In less than 30 minutes, the Supreme Court of the United States will hand down its final...
View ArticleWe Have A Winner: No Passport Required Segment Graphic Selected
I am excited to announce that a logo/graphic treatment was selected for our new segment called “No Passport Required: Discover The World Around You.” The selection was made by you – the listeners and...
View ArticleA Great Call To Action
Happy Independence Day! Today is always a special day for every American. It’s a day when families come together; a day made for celebration; a day when we honor the story that is America. The...
View ArticleGreat & Easy Ways To Listen To Our Podcast
Listening to the latest episodes of The Conversation Hub has never been so easy. As we enter prime vacation season, we wanted to share with you a few easy ways you can stay connected to our show and...
View ArticleThe Power of A Ripple
There are days when I wonder if what I do and contribute to the world matters. I came across this great excerpt from John Heider’s The Tao of Leadership (affiliate link). It was shared by one of the...
View ArticleMake It Easy For People To Do Business With You
I’m no customer service expert but one thing I know for sure, you’ve got to “make it easy for people to do business with you.” This “guidepost” – make it easy for people to do business with you – was...
View ArticleTime To Celebrate: The First Royalty Check & A Birthday
If you’ve follow this blog or listened to an episode of my podcast, you’ve heard me talk about being a musician. Music has been part of my life for almost four decades! In June of 2009, and again in...
View ArticleWin Christian Artist Nathan Tasker’s Latest CD
Earlier this week we posted our podcast episode featuring our conversation with contemporary christian recording artist Nathan Tasker. It was a delightful conversation and I was deeply moved by...
View ArticleSometimes You Just Run Out of Time
photo: Chris P Jobling Well, it’s Tuesday morning and you’ll notice one big difference this week – I have no new episode to share. I’ve struggled all week to find a way and, some time, to produce an...
View ArticleThrough Conversation (and Running), Life Happens & Finds Meaning
Last night was a great night! Actually it was an amazing night! For the past 12 weeks, I’ve gathered with others runners in my community for a weekly run. We set a goal to have 100 runners for last...
View ArticleStart of School Brings Opportunity for Meaningful Conversations
photo: woodleywonderworks Parents all over the nation are getting kids ready for the start of the new school year. For some parents and kids, the school year is already a week or two in the making; but...
View ArticleChris Guillebeau: In Real Life
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to catch up with one of my guests “in real life.” Author Chris Guillebeau (guest on episode #100) was in Minneapolis to meet his tribe of followers and speak...
View ArticleA Recipe For Success
We all have our definition of success. For some it’s involves money, a title, a specific completion time in a marathon, or some other random achievement. If you took a moment right now and asked the...
View ArticleJoin the Conversation: Social Media Breakfast of Central Minnesota
At The Conversation Hub we believe that: Through conversation … relationships are formed; Through conversation … knowledge is shared; and, Through conversation … life happens and finds meaning. In...
View ArticleNominate The Conversation Hub for the Podcast Awards
If you’re a fan of our weekly conversations and have enjoyed listening to our podcast over the past 2 years, we’d love your help! We encourage you to take 30 seconds and nominate The Conversation Hub...
View ArticleTrust … It’s the Key to Everything
My good friend Kurt Thompson sent me the link to this TED video earlier this week. The video features Rachel Botsman. She writes, consults and speaks on the power of collaboration and sharing through...
View ArticleOne Foot In Front Of The Other
At 8:30am tomorrow morning, I’ll brave the cool October weather — and what looks to be the first rain showers in a long time — and cross the first of two lines on the way to completing my fourth...
View ArticleWhen Frustration and Anger Gets The Better of You
It’s been an interesting few days. After a four-month term on a local board of directors, I had to resign based on a recommendation from the organization’s legal counsel. It was clear, I was not in...
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