Paper note-taking: Not old-school… genius
Is the pen mightier than the laptop? Apparently so. One of the first things my university students learn about me is that …
11 tips for taking the stress out of airport security
Airport Security. Yep. Photo credit. I hate being late. Hate. And the thought of being late for a flight? The pinnacle of …
The Daily Pixel: Ending the year at home
Is it just me or do these weekday holidays confuse anyone else? I have no idea the day or date. The off …
She touched my junk!: A perilous “opt out” pat-down
Photo credit. “I’d like to opt-out,” I said, repeating my familiar refrain to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer directing traffic to …
Nerdgasm: Honors at the International Communication Association convention
Accepting my Top Paper award from Janet Fulk at the International Communication Association Organizational Communication Division business meeting and feeling a bit …
“Losing my train” in front of my idols: Contending with public speaking anxiety
Photo credit. It’s common knowledge that no one attends the last session of an academic conference. So color me surprised when, as …
O.K.A.C. #1: Intro to sensemaking, aka “How can I know what I think until I see what I say?”
Operation Kick Ass Comps topic #1: Intro to Sensemaking Writing and talking about sensemaking makes my brain hurt. When I think I …
“You’re kissing me on purpose.” Laughter, the key to a happy marriage and life
Smooching is something we’re reeeaaalll good at as evidenced in this engagement pic by the PHENOMENAL Beth Baugher of True Love Photo. …
Road rage sparks conceptual clarity: Remembering emotions are multi-faceted
Photo credit First it was a gigantic red SUV that cut over on the freeway, causing me to miss a turn and …
Poppy power: Reflections on the final focus group
Participants in today’s group favored opium which is derived from poppies and smoked or brewed in tea. Photo credit. Six cities. Eight …