Gifted Professionals and Communicators Journal

December 7, 2024
two hearts puzzle pieces
December 7, 2024
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I’ve got a hundred million reasons to walk away

But baby, I just need one good one to stay After 42 years as the first pioneer in association consulting, I had to walk away. In all that time, I discovered there is ONE reason why anyone joins or works for an association and that is the same reason they leave you. […]
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November 28, 2024
illustration of network
November 28, 2024
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Bluesky Basics for Never Twitter Boomers

We Came to the Social Media Party Late. But We Have The Beer. Until this month, I had no use for social media. Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Mastodon, Discord, oh my. Whenever someone encouraged me to open an account, I found the same disappointment. Everyone was broadcasting and not listening. I would close […]
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November 20, 2024
Illustration Leonardo da Vinci
November 20, 2024
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Your Professional Paradox

What If Jack of All Trades Triumphs Over Deep Expertise? The worst question to ask a child is “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Sending someone down that road blows up in frustration, failed relationships, and mental anguish somewhere around 40 or 50. That question puts our assumptions […]
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November 10, 2024
broken heart
November 10, 2024
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Grieve, Rest, and Once Again Rise

There is no cure for one of the oldest and most profound human emotions: grief. Just as it is certain you will learn to love, laugh, walk, talk, feed yourself, and develop as a human being, so too is the certainty you will die. Before that happens, you’ll suffer loss so crushing […]
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October 21, 2024
curious and surprised expression woman
October 21, 2024
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When Someone Realizes Your Genius, You Can’t Stop Thinking About Them

Curiosity holds a commanding position in all conversations and literature about communication, professionalism, and exceptionally talented adults. In this community, I’ve noticed how curiosity cuts across all our behaviors. Maybe it’s the glue that answers the question: In what way are professionals, communicators, and gifted adults bonded in deep thinking and extraordinary […]
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October 9, 2024
human laying on ground thinking
October 9, 2024
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Two Secrets of High Achievement: Music and Nature

Why is it so difficult to move from thinking to doing? Would you rather read a book and scroll through articles on your phone instead of shutting out distractions to get down to the hard work of creating something or making something out of nothing but your imagination? Would you rather write […]
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October 1, 2024
friends gathered around campfire
October 1, 2024
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Air, Food, Water, Friendships

Life support instructions for being truly seen, understood, and loved by other humans Do we need to discuss this or does everyone have plans in place for when they are suddenly without air, food, water, or friends? Many people this week feel the direct impact of Hurricane Helene while millions elsewhere see […]
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September 13, 2024
Three quarters shot of Meghan Bond
September 13, 2024
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The Name is Bonde, Meghan Bonde

How to Live Large as Multiple Neurodivergent, Entrepreneur, and TedX Talk When the chaos and “too muchness” of daily living, job performance, and relationship building feel overwhelming, many adults search online and in books for clues about what’s right and what’s wrong about them. Rarely do we hear from people stepping into […]
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