Weekly Posts and Insights
Leading in a Loud World
A week or so ago, my wife sent me an Instagram clip featuring Sharon McMahon, #1 New York Times bestselling author, civics educator, and creator of The Preamble newsletter, in conversation with Dylan Michael White of @dadchats. As parents, coaches, friends, neighbors, and leaders, I think many of us are carrying a similar quiet belief: I’m not doing enough right now. We’re not present enough. Not mindful enough. Not showing up the way we think we should. And what we’re missing is context.
Harrington’s Top Tips, Tricks, and Tactics for Public Speaking
Public speaking can be daunting, but with practice, it becomes a powerful tool that can elevate your leadership and communication skills. Embrace these tips, and remember: every great speaker was once a nervous beginner.
Say It Isn’t So! The Day I Decided To Delete the Facebook App from My Phone
So the other day I deleted the Facebook app from my smart phone (as the title might suggest). I had finally gotten to the point where my eyes were exhausted and bloodshot from staring too long at the blue-boxed platform that keeps me up-to-date with “everything in the entire world.” My ‘finger swipe refresh’ was doing just the opposite – with little updates coming through, every other second of the swipe, I was not refreshed. I felt depressed, guiltier and guiltier as I realized I was addicted to status updates and my Facebook app.