Don’t Network Like Alexa

“Alexa, can you pass the Turing Test*?” “I don’t need to pass that. I’m not trying to be human.” ~Alexa Our family received the new Amazon Echo Dot for Christmas this year. It’s a hockey-puck-sized widget that houses a microphone and speaker and a remarkably...

Book Excerpt: Asking Good Questions

“The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.” ~ Moliere “Hello and a Handshake” is at the printers now. There are still a number of steps to go, but at least soon we will have the physical results of all of our efforts in the last...

Book Excerpt: Icebreakers

“Reading is a conversation. All books talk. But a good book listens as well.” ~ Mark Haddon Congratulations! You’ve successfully broken into a group for the purpose of having a conversation. You just have to figure out how to kick it off. I’m now going to...