Oct 10, 2011 Posted by Brian Monahan

Inspiration Expiration

Inspiration is a lot like a gallon of milk.  It expires if you don’t drink it. Inspiration is unlike milk in that if you drink it (act on it) it is like an endless jug.  It automatically replenishes itself and leads to more and better inspirations. If you are finding yourself in a creative rut you are probably not at a loss for ideas but stuck in fear or doubt.  The inspiration is probably there... read more

Aug 18, 2011 Posted by Brian Monahan

The Wrong Question

Featured Article from August 17, 2011 – Launch Newsletter The Wrong Question One of my heroes is Captain “Sully” Sullenberger. “Sully” is famous for safely landing his disabled jet on the Hudson River on an icy day in January, 2009.  The event is affectionately known as “Miracle on the Hudson” but I like to give “Sully” some of the credit in this “miracle.” A few weeks ago, I... read more

Aug 3, 2011 Posted by Brian Monahan

The Difference Between Options and Opportunities

A few months ago, I developed a speech called, “The 5 Right Questions to Supercharge Your Life and Business.” The premise of the speech was based on an intuitive approach to business – asking ourselves the “Right” kind of questions – those that are empowering and reflective and help us  find new answers and solutions to our life and business. The goal of today’s post... read more

May 31, 2011 Posted by Brian Monahan

Leaving Your Mind Fallow

One of the best ways to boost your creativity is by creating a little space.  In today’s “Over Information Age” we are bombarded with posts, articles, videos, status updates and sp^m.  Our cups runneth over and all the info is going down the drain. I suggest the semi-modern concept of leaving your “Fields Fallow.”  Farmers learned a long time ago that if you plant the same... read more

May 24, 2011 Posted by Brian Monahan

“Living The Dream” or “Your Dream?”

A few weeks ago I spoke at Ignite Cincinnati on the Topic of “Bring Yourself to Work Day, The World Needs the Real You!” During my speech preparation I was playing around with the concept of “Living the Dream.”  “Living the Dream,” on the outside seems like a positive message but has increasingly become a snarky and sarcastic mantra in Corporate America and society in... read more