Ed. Note: I recently came across the original of this post, which I wrote several years ago for a workshop series I was doing on “Burnout” and a corresponding feature magazine. While reviewing it, it struck me as well worth taking some time to revise. Updating and expanding on some of the “lessons learned” based on my own life experiences […]
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A perspective on steering away from becoming sexual & emotional “roadkill”, understanding the burnout state of being.
Posted April 28, 2017 By Frank StronaScholarly Heroism: A Transdisciplinary Perspective from Peter le Breton
Posted April 25, 2017 By Frank StronaFor all you thinkers and scholars on my list; My friend, former classmate and colleague Peter le Breton recently published a very timely read; Scholarly Heroism: A Transdisciplinary Perspective on David Bohm’s Transformative Scholarship and Intellectual Exile. His take on “Heroic Scholars” seems to be a timely message these days as we begin […]
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Twitter isn’t just a method to “snark” on – it attracted global issue communication according to a @SOAS Study
Posted April 21, 2017 By Frank StronaCame across this article earlier this week and was greatly impressed buy its write up. According to SOAS University of London (@SOAS), Twitter averaged 319 million monthly active users. But what was fascinating were the graphics on the number that were related to global issues. With more than half on societal issues, almost 13% around diseases, mostly […]
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Engaged Learning tips from Beth Kanter & Ashley Tan offer more ways to spark an active large group experience
Posted April 18, 2017 By Frank StronaTwo must read posts from Beth Kanter and Ashley Tan went up today on ways to make “talks” not only more useful but more engaged. While some event hosts often think that numbers alone is a value to the event. We, as trainers and educators understand that success is measured by how valued and absorbed our content […]
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Check out @unicorndammit Strother Gaines latest on storytelling and authentic voice
Posted April 11, 2017 By Frank StronaMy very talented friend & colleague Strother Gaines just released his “speaker reel”; I admire his style and his approach to storytelling and authenticity. His coaching style is as unique and changing as he is; keeping him fresh and energized. Check him out below or visit his website unicorndammit.com. When I see talent like this, […]
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Getting a mention is always a sure fire way to kick start the creative juices.
Posted April 10, 2017 By Frank StronaWas a busy weekend on many fronts but the best one was getting a chance to see my work spotlighted on the Seasons Of Pride website as part of recognizing LGBT businesses. The written interview gave me a chance to talk about the concept behind my work as MentorSF as well as share some […]
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Wading through the “VPN” marketplace
Posted April 5, 2017 By Frank StronaA local pal and one of my “tech go to’s people” took some time and wrote a post on the recent increase in calls for awareness about privacy and VPN’s. I likes its simplicity and while I have been using another company – I thought his well don’t post was well worth sharing for those […]
Never forget your “Humanness”
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Some highlights worth a read in the news and online
Posted March 27, 2017 By Frank StronaGathered from around the globe – 1) A recent post worth reviewing; especially if you are considering using Google Ads and the potential for content message conflict with an organization: http://www.bbc.com/news/business-39325916 2) Considering a new Blog reach for your program’s health messaging? Medium.com one of the more recent platforms just took it ad free with a new […]
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Storytelling tips for health and success
Posted March 24, 2017 By Frank StronaFor those of you following, you may notice I am on a theme of storytelling for health and success currently. Below I am sharing a few more tips and links I thought worth mentioning. Context & Thinking This short article takes about user engagement and branding – but also provides some thinking on the development […]
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