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Thankful for Veterans Day

Thankful for Veteransf and More One thing I really noticed today is how your experience of holidays and anniversaries changes over time and circumstance. Veterans Day dawned as a typical Monday today with the Wall Street Journal arriving at my doorstep, the little boys next door tumbling out of the house on their way to… Continue reading Thankful for Veterans Day

Backdrops of Credibility

Creating A Backdrop of Credibility is Different Today…. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, legacy traditional media provided credibility.  There were fewer media choices then, of course, too, so competition was intense to get into the top tier media.  The Chicago Tribune, not the Daily News or the Sun Times.  The… Continue reading Backdrops of Credibility

Election Day Dramas

Election Day Drama “Geopolitical Barbie” and Other Insights So much hate speech. And it’s from the candidates, not only their followers! With 78 million votes cast ahead of Election Day, there clearly is a lot of interest in the presidential contest, so it’s no wonder this is forecast to be the closest election ever. Of… Continue reading Election Day Dramas

Living the Best Day Possible

Living the best day possible for everyone seems like an obvious goal or life style.  It may bring you up short to hear it is the commonly heard goal of hospice. I have been thinking about this philosophy a lot this year.  We lost our beloved pet Indigo recently, and he had been in hospice… Continue reading Living the Best Day Possible

The Importance of Grieving

When Grief Becomes Your Companion What do you want when you are dying? Care.  Comfort.  Connection. Indigo “Indy” Carr had all three always, and certainly his last day.  Probably more than most human beings.  At some point in our lives, we will need other people to take care of us and make our decisions for… Continue reading The Importance of Grieving

Seeker in Sneakers: Just Volunteer!

Volunteering Refreshes Your Soul “Give back” activities have been a part of my life for many years, especially after I became a dad.  School and church activities and involvement with friends, families and neighbors drove a lot of this.  My love of animals drove many financial contributions, as shelters and animal rights groups typically get… Continue reading Seeker in Sneakers: Just Volunteer!

Lessons for Leaders

LESSONS FOR LEADERSHIP Now is the time of the disruptor. Big Tech, of course, disrupting industries and business models, pioneered by Silicon Valley.  CEOs of all stripes are introducing new products and services, some truly revolutionary. Geopolitically, larger-than-life figures have made major policy decisions that will affect us all.  A female human rights attorney who… Continue reading Lessons for Leaders

Is Equity Financing for You?

Steve Carr of Chicago Explains Equity Financing – The Pros and Cons for Growing Businesses Steve Carr of Illinois is a semi-retired business professional in the education tech space, utilizing AI and blockchain technology. As a small business entrepreneur, Steve Carr of Chicago explains the pros and cons of equity financing, exploring its impact on… Continue reading Is Equity Financing for You?

Build Your Fundraising Strategy

Steve Carr on Building a Comprehensive Fundraising Strategy: Mastering Timing, Amounts, and Targets Fundraising is a critical yet complex component of a startup’s journey, dictating not just the immediate resources available for growth but also significantly influencing long-term strategy and stakeholder composition. A well-crafted fundraising strategy considers the timing of rounds, how much capital to… Continue reading Build Your Fundraising Strategy