In this riff, I share my thoughts on how the definition of what is “essential” under current government mandates to ‘stay at home’ is a little suspect. I give some ideas on how businesses can STAY connected with their customers in this time of social distancing. HINT: It’s email BE A REAL HUMAN BEING, because
How to keep your glass half full when the world is going crazy
Glasses half full This has been the theme of my last two weeks: How can I keep my glass half full. And I’m not talking
Problem-solve like a kid
Today on the podcast I riff, MOSTLY coherently, about problem solving. I share a few funny stories from my oldest kids to help demonstrate some
Business Lessons from Frozen 2
How many times have I watched Frozen 2 in the last week? Maybe 25. I smile-cry through the songs still. I get choked up watching
Misty February (an update on a month without alcohol)
In Episode 22 I shared my recent decision to give up alcohol for the month of February. I equate the decision to my daughter finally
Erica Riffs: The importance of a schedule
Have you ever gotten in a funk? You had too many days on vacay, or just overslept too many days in a row and missed
How to start a business
I’ve thrown a kid’s birthday party, and it’s pretty much the same. It’s better when you let people help When in doubt, focus on one
How lunch battles with my daughter finally convinced me to take a break from drinking.
You ever had the lunch-time negotiation? “You want a cookie? You can have a cookie if you eat your carrots!” I had that battle with
Time Management Strategies for Working Parents
Since this episode is about time management, and I want to get a solid 6 hours of sleep tonight, I’m deciding that the show notes
Introducing The School of Maddox
I aspire to my daughter’s level of intensity. She’s Intensity in Ten Cities. She’s fierce. Today’s episode launches the mini-series The School of Maddox, where