by Artie Isaac | Apr 19, 2010 | Unsolicited Suggestions
"I have a confession to make," said an educated, intelligent, thoughtful, soulful, artistic fellow. "I hate to say this to you, but I hate theatre." It was a surprise to hear, but I'm always glad for candor. Why Do You Hate...
by Artie Isaac | Feb 24, 2010 | Uh, Artie?, Unsolicited Suggestions
When you buy a new calendar in the stationery store, do you ever pause to think of the people who made the calendar? It's a product, sure, but — behind every product — are a bunch of people thinking it through. Years ago, when Alisa went back to graduate school, a...
by Artie Isaac | Feb 22, 2010 | Living an engaged life, On Ethics, Unsolicited Suggestions
When I'm wrong and I know it, I apologize. (That's part of my handshake document.)That's easy.But what if I am not wrong — dag nab it — and you are the one that's wrong here?Well, then, I'll just pull up a chair and wait for you to apologize to me....
by Artie Isaac | Feb 6, 2010 | Living an engaged life, Unsolicited Suggestions
We each carry a Bucket of Anger. That's not so bad, really. It's just the way life is. Sure, it would be nice to not have a Bucket of Anger, but we each have one. What's important is how full it is.An Empty Bucket would be great. More on that, later....
by Artie Isaac | Feb 1, 2010 | Coaching Topics, Living an engaged life, Unsolicited Suggestions
O.K. This is a lot. But it’s about authenticity. How to become authentic. So, I think it’s worth consideration. ************* Here’s a true story, without the details: Last night, I failed. By the time I received the text message, it was...
by Artie Isaac | Jan 10, 2010 | Living an engaged life, On Creativity, On Ethics, Unsolicited Suggestions
Years ago, a teacher of mine, Ed Burghard — the very first time we met — told me about his Handshake Document. “Once I shake your hand,” Ed said, “I automatically make these promises.” He handed me a sheet of paper. “You may hold me...
