Listen to an audio version of this message.“You are here to make a difference, to either improve the world or worsen it. And whether or not you consciously choose to, you will accomplish one or the other.” ~ Richelle E. GoodrichMy fellow broadcasting enthusiast and MSU roommate, Steve Schram stood before a group of students in…

Listen to an audio version of this message.“Comedy is acting out optimism” ~ Robin WilliamsAll of us who were Robin Williams fans will remember our reaction when we first heard the news. Disbelief. Anger. Sadness. Confusion.There were those who called the act, “selfish”. A Fox News commentator alluded to cowardice (he has since expressed regret…

Listen to an audio version of this message.“Care about the outcome.” It had taken weeks to orchestrate the call. Five participants from various silos within the corporation were on the line to hear my pitch for a sponsorship opportunity with our alumni association. I asked the question I always ask at the start of these conversations.”Tell…

Listen to an audio version of this message.“True friendship is the greatest gift you can give. “The box was the square, brown, cardboard variety that regularly hatches small bits of electronics, pottery tools and paperbacks at our house. On top was an envelope that said, “Open this second.”Colleen had the conspiratorial look in her eye that…

Listen to an audio version of this message.“Free your mind from seeing yourself as you are, so you can see you might become”You could see it in the eyes of everyone in attendance at the conference. The business was changing. Traditional revenue streams could no longer be counted upon. Speakers were saying that the very existence of…