by Sara McGuyer | Apr 30, 2018 | Ideas |
We put a lot of weight on names to tell a story, be distinct, to feel “right” – even when it may be hard to articulate what “right” actually is. If that all didn’t make naming hard enough, imagine how it feels to finally land on what...
by Sara McGuyer | Dec 21, 2017 | Ideas |
It will be holiday break before we know it. I can already feel the pull of family movie night with hot cocoa and marathon cookie baking. But I’m also looking at my to-do list, and there are a few important projects and tasks that just can’t wait until after break....
by Sara McGuyer | Aug 15, 2017 | Ideas |
“I hate it when I realize I’m on someone’s journey.” Ouch. My husband declared this after he ordered audio equipment from a company for the first time. Within hours of placing his order, he got a phone call from a customer rep to confirm the order and thank him for...
by Sara McGuyer | Jun 28, 2017 | Ideas |
June turns over to July soon, and with that, half of 2017 is a wrap. This midpoint is a good time to check in on strategic plans, goals, or intentions set for the year. There’s still reasonably enough time to reset, or to set a stretch goal if things are moving along...
by Sara McGuyer | Jun 1, 2017 | Ideas |
When it comes to collaborative sessions, a little planning goes a long way. Choosing an activity that matches the purpose of your session leads to better productivity and outcomes, and often means more fun for participants too. One of my favorite things to do is...
by Sara McGuyer | May 17, 2017 | Ideas |
Back in February, a line of text from an essay I was reading jumped off the page. “Attention is the beginning of devotion.” —Mary Oliver, from Upstream First, I underlined it in the book. Then I sketched out the quote in my notebook. In the past several...
