The Risk of Squishy History
The risk of squishy history is what you get when you add 3 parts text, with one part digitization.
As more of the text we read becomes digital, the temptation to fiddle, tweak, and change becomes irresistible.
Why Do I Use Visualizations in Articles?
The question comes up periodically: Why use images? There are a few basic reasons, such as persuasion, fighting boredome, to explain.
JT shares his favorite reasons for including at least one image in every article he writes.
Leading the Crusade: Against the Communication Monster
In many customer or client engagements, there lies a story, full of intrigue and mystery, set against a dark monster dwelling deep in their midst.
The telltales the monster lurks can be seen if you watch. Questions asked go unanswered, or the questions are short, clipped, halting. It’s clear the monster has a good grasp on it’s domain when…
Here’s How Public Speaking Rocks!
Absolutely! Being able to speak publicly can just rock. I hear you groaning already. We’ve both heard, public speaking is Public Fear #1. #2, Death. If you had to pick one over the other, would you really prefer to be, well, dead, instead of talking to your friends? Therein lies the real rub, doesn’t it? When you think of public speaking, do you view it as speaking to your friends? …
What Are You Trying to Accomplish Here?
Fires are everywhere. Endless spats flare up between groups. Everyone’s right and no one’s wrong.
Maybe everyone should ask the overarching question: What are you trying to accomplish here?