This episode is squarely in my top 3 favorite episodes ever. Chris Dannen is a progressive thinking writer and consultant who delivers strategy and technical insight to companies who want to grow. Chris was most recently a senior editor at…
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Behind the Brilliance 030: Many ideas. Little time. Tough choices.
Like the bottomless mimosas at a well-done brunch, ideas tend to flow and flow and flow…and flow. Sometimes it’s hard to decide what to pursue next. In this solo episode, I share my experience of trying to choose among any…
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Behind the Brilliance 029: Tiny Hinges
In this episode, I share thoughts on habits – the little things that make a big difference in our lives and careers. I also explore ways to form new habits and hack daily routines to make change easier. And of…
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Behind the Brilliance 028: Julian Mitchell
This fun episode probably has one of the most random mixes of topics ever. Social media director and editor-at-large for Revolt, Julian Mitchell, talks with me about his career, music, his legacy, and what motivates him. He also explains the…
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Behind the Brilliance 27: Detoxing and Joy
In this solo episode, I talk about my recent 3 day cleanse and digital detox. I also dive into what I call the “joy formula”, how to create yours, and how I discovered mine. Lots of happy thoughts and inspiration…
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Behind the Brilliance 26: Envy vs Inspiration
In this solo episode, I share thoughts on the interesting and complicated ways relationships change when one person experiences success. I discuss my experience on getting rid of the green eyed monster (we’ve all been there) and how to deal…
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Behind the Brilliance 025: Brandi Ford
Actress, writer, and producer Brandi Ford stops by to talk about her HBO award-winning film, Muted. We covered the inspiration behind Muted, dealing with a creative identity crisis, work/life balance as a working mom and wife, and what happens when…
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Behind the Brilliance 24: The Wire, Friendship, and Follow Through
In this short and sweet episode, I share the necessity and urgency of seeing The Wire, a few thoughts on friendships and hand written notes, and the simplest, most effective way to be a game changer. …
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Behind the Brilliance 023: Decluttering
With less than 100 days left in 2014 (yes, really), I’m sharing some thoughts on decluttering. It’s bigger than throwing out stuff you don’t use – it’s about making room for more of what you want. It’s all about being…
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