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My 13-year-old son is a big fan of cooking shows, especially Barefoot Contessa, Giada and Top Chef. As he develops his palate and a sense of curiosity about food and cooking, I am actively supporting his interest and practice. We recently shared a cooking day. My son...
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One of my MBA students approached me the other day and asked, “When’s the best time to tell a joke in a speech?” I love questions like these – the kind that are easy to answer and that really matter to an aspiring speaker. The first part of the answer is that you can...
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Why is it that people who are deeply suffering can be so inspirational? I love hearing from Ms. Roberts and I appreciate the truth of her message. “You have to change the way you think in order to change the way you feel.” I would add to her message the...
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Ever since I heard Edward Tufte say that ESPN sports graphics were the go-to resource for anyone trying to display numbers in a meaningful way, I have had my eye out for any worthy examples. I knew he was right from personal experience. My best friend’s son learned to...
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I have watched a crazy amount of television in the last three months. Between Wimbledon, the Olympics, the US Open and political conventions, I am bleary-eyed and maxed out. And what a competitive landscape! The medals and champions, the intensity, the speculation,...
