Managing the Gray Podcast
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Good Over Evil
This has been a tough week in the world. Here at home, the attack at the Boston Marathon has really shook me up. This morning a friend pushed me to remind everyone that we have to move on, push forward and do amazing things. THAT is why I recorded this. Not the typical show, [...] Read more »Download MP3
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Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
Being comfortable feels good. We all love to cuddle up with what makes us comfortable and lose ourselves in it. Today, I’m telling you that you’ve got to get outside of what is comfortable and familiar and expose yourself to new things. I was inspired to record this after speaking at BlissDom this past [...] Read more Download MP3
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I Come First
Last week, Dave Grohl gave the opening keynote for SXSW Music and as a fan and a music lover I couldn’t wait to watch. He told a lot of stories, but he also shared a couple of quotes that stuck with me long after he finished speaking and they inspired today’s podcast. The quote [...] Read more Download MP3
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When Did We Become So Soft?
My parenting philosophy is pretty straight forward. Be an honest person and treat other people as you want to be treated. That is how I live my life and how I want my children too. But, I also believe that you should stand behind whatever you say. In today’s world where anyone can hide [...] Read more Download MP3
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The Always On Society
Last week, a travel writer was kicked off a United Airlines flight for taking a photo of his seat. Beyond the dumb decision this was by the flight crew, it got me thinking about how there are still so many people who haven’t realized we live in an always on society. Each of us [...] Read more Download MP3
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Reflections on Detroit
I was in Detroit kicking off the book tour for Amazing Things Will Happenand found myself inspired to share some thoughts on the city. This is a city that I’m quickly falling in love with the energy and vibe of. While it may be kicked and down at the moment, there are so many [...] Read more Download MP3
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Inauguration Inspiration
Politics are the last thing that usually inspire me to record a podcast, but today that is exactly what made me fire up the microphone and hit record. But, this isn’t a rant fueled political episode. Instead I wanted to encourage people to find the issues that they are passionate about and fight for [...] Read more Download MP3
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The Importance of Friends
Friendships are some of the most important things in the world to me. This past week I had a few friends over to the house and it reminded me how important it is to have friends that will be honest, constructive and challenging all at the same time. After reading the latest from AJ [...] Read more Download MP3
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Travel Makes The World Smaller and You a More Rounded...
I love to travel. I love writing, taking photographs and shooting videos when I travel so that I can share my experiences with the world. Today on Managing the Gray, I want to talk about how important I believe that travel is to making you a well rounded person. I don’t think you have [...] Read more Download MP3
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Life Needs Variety
I recently wrote about the importance of living a well rounded life and as soon as I hit publish I knew I had to share some more thoughts on it with you my dedicated podcast listeners. 2012 is drawing to a close and we each can help ourselves by experiencing new things. What are [...] Read more Download MP3
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Overview of Amazing Things Will Happen
I realized that I had never talked about my new book Amazing Things Will Happen on the podcast so I figured it was about time I shared with you all what it was about. I’d greatly appreciate if you ordered a copy and it makes a great gift. You can find it at your [...] Read more Download MP3
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The Importance of Giving Back
I’ve recently announced the formation of The Cleon Foundation because I want to do everything I can to help make the world a better place and that is the focus of today’s podcast. Far too many people find success and keep it for themselves. I firmly believe that is our duty to give back [...] Read more Download MP3
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Managing the Gray Joins Kopoint
Today we are excited to announce that Managing the Gray has officially join Kopoint. Dan Patterson started Kopoint to be the media network that we always hoped for and I’m excited to see a lot of fellow old school podcasters becoming involved as well. Big things are coming, but I couldn’t wait to get [...] Read more Download MP3
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Monday Motivation
As we approach the end of the year, I know that a lot of people will start getting into a bit of a funk. The holidays mixed with not reaching all the goals we set forth at the beginning of year make this a pretty common thing and I wanted to put this out there [...] Read more Download MP3
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Learning From Criticism
While touring through Canada for Content Rules I got asked by more than one person when you’d hear the next Managing the Gray so as soon as I had a free minute I sat down in my hotel room to record a quick one. Inspired by spending the day shooting photos and a post [...] Read more Download MP3
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We Shouldn’t Fear Our Friends
This morning I had a strange bit of serendipity happen between me and a couple of friends thousands of miles apart and I knew I had to discuss it on Managing the Gray. As we get ready to flip the calendars to another year (and another decade) I think it is important that we not [...] Read more Download MP3
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The Road Less Traveled
The more I talk with people, the more I’m seeing some common stories coming up and one that is VERY common lately is that many people are not feeling fulfilled in their current situation and are searching for more, so I wanted to dedicate today’s Managing the Gray to that topic so [...]
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You Can’t Do It All Alone
I keep watching as everyone I know keeps trying to do everything all on their own and I’m watching as people I love are starting to get burned out. So, today on Managing the Gray I wanted to focus on how we all need help to succeed. I discussed how I’m using Waveboard to [...]
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Priorities
It was late and rainy Monday night at SXSW and after getting a pile of work done I wanted to record a new Managing the Gray so I pulled out my iPhone and recorded this episode. Be warned that I sound wiped out for sure in this, but I hope the message comes through [...]
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Army Strong Stories
When I went out to Blogworld Expo , one of the coolest things I got to hear about is what the US Army is doing with their new site Army Strong Stories. As soon as I heard about it I knew I was impressed and wanted to get them on the phone to talk abut [...]
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When in Doubt, Disclose
Blogworld Expo was a lot of fun, but it seemed that every other question in any conversation was, “So what do you think about the FTC announcing they will be fining bloggers?” If you haven’t read about this there is plenty of coverage and here is the actual announcement. For me, it really is simple and not [...]
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Death to the Term Mommy Blogger
Before someone reads that title and never listens to the episode the point of today’s Managing the Gray is to say that there are a lot of people involved in parenting outside of people who fit into the typical little box of “mommy bloggers.” I think Dads are getting the short stick and I think [...]
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New Rules of Marketing
Once again, Advertising Age gives me something to talk about on the show today. I think they have stepped up their writing or something because it is certainly getting bigger reactions from me lately. Today I focused on discussing their 5 New Rules for Marketing and what I thought about them. You can read the whole [...]
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Skittles and SXSW
March sure did come in like a lion here in New England. I was ready for spring, but instead we ended up with a dumping of snow yesterday. That is why I’m talking about candy and Austin on today’s Managing the Gray. I wanted to share my thoughts on the newly launched Skittles web site. If [...]
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