by Zoe M. McCarthy | Nov 21, 2013 | Writing
“Let’s have some new clichés.” —Samuel Goldwyn People roll their eyes at others who talk in constant clichés. Writers and speakers are told to edit out clichés from their work. So, are these overused phrases, which often hit the nail on the head, not worth the paper...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Oct 31, 2013 | Creating
“Opposites attract. If two people just alike get married, one of you is unnecessary.” —Larry Burkett You’re preparing a talk to a women’s group. Or writing a romantic scene. Or composing a song. Where will you find a romantic idea to entice your female audiences? Here...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Oct 17, 2013 | Creating
“When I grow up I want to be a little boy.” —Joseph Heller I think inner children get tired of waiting for their adults to consult them. They keep reminding their adults creativity peaks around age 5. But their adults ignore them. It’s time to stop pretending your...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Oct 10, 2013 | Leading
“The sweet spot of every person lies at the intersection of our greatest strength and greatest passion.” —Ken Coleman Has your approach to engage an audience gone awry like a shanked golf ball that speeds away from the cup? If so, finding the creative sweet spot in...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Sep 26, 2013 | Creating
“Have nothing to do with growing old—but fall in love with growing older.” — J. Ellsworth KalasAre you growing older? According to J. Ellsworth Kalas, in his book, I Love Growing Older but I’ll Never Grow Old, this is far from a duh-yes question. Kalas says, “Older is...