
Writing your book: more than you bargained for?
Authors expect a book to build authority and establish credibility with the outside world. But this little-known benefit took this author a

How to avoid detours on the road to writing your book (and actually finish it)
I’ll show you how to navigate around these detours and provide a couple tools to guide you on your way.

True Colors are What Truly Captivates
My college experience lead me to a deeper understanding of several important life concepts: changing majors five times is not wise; some...

What's it Really Like to Write a Book?
Maybe you are considering writing a book. Maybe your friends and colleagues are telling you to write a book. But something is preventing...

How Sheryl Sandberg Used Writing to Soar -- and 7 Other Entrepreneurs Who Did, Too
Writing a book is a lofty undertaking. But it just might be the springboard you need. Check out this slideshow style article on...

Has summer got you thinking about a change?
It was the first time Michelle let her mind wander in months. Or maybe the first time in years. She had finally taken that hard earned...

Overcoming the first hurdle: starting your book
“I need to put it off.” “Not right now.” “I have too much going on.” Any of these statements sound familiar? How about “I’m too busy with...

Is it ever OK to cross the line into social commentary?
Thought leaders tend to be a pretty opinionated bunch. They have experience that gives them tenacity and a tolerance for risk. That...

Not your typical 'candle at both ends' story
Women put as much energy and passion into their outside interests as they put into their businesses. Maybe more. We want to succeed in...

The human side of thought leadership
Boring. I admit it. Most of the articles I write about thought leadership focus on the bland, boring stuff. Topics like technique,...