4 Great Self-publishing Tips As writers, we’d all like to know how to wave a magic wand and make our books appear instantly. But learning is a process, not an event. Likewise, making your book “appear” by way of self-publishing is typically not one big decision at all. Rather it takes the shape of many small choices, or “baby steps,” toward your goal. Here are four tips to encourage you on the ...

The Leader As Storyteller In his landmark study of leadership, Harvard Professor Howard Gardner found that “the key to leadership… is effective communication of a story.” Stories are an excellent way to connect with people, to make complex ideas easier to understand, and to make your message memorable. But telling stories is more than just a folksy way to relate to others. It is a powerful and p...

3 Ways To Inspire A Love Of Reading In Your Children If your child is showing little interest in reading, there is hope. Sometimes moms and dads have to get sneaky, but you can still turn your child into a reader, even if he is reluctant about it. 1. The Early Bedtime trick.One of my favorite ways to get my kids to read is something they hopefully will not figure out until they have kids of thei...