Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking to several hundred school counselors and representatives of mentoring institutions. I shared the many blessings our son - diagnosed with autism in 2005 - has given us, as well as the lessons he’s taught me about communication. Thanks to Patrice, Kate, Kaylee, and the amazing Indiana Youth Institute […]
A Matter Of Will
(It wasn’t all loafing and spray cheese. While on vacation, I had several articles published in other places. Last week, Yahoo! Voices published a special piece I wrote about our son.) “Tim, I think Will has autism.” Those six little words changed everything on November 21, 2005. Our son, Will, had just turned 13 months […]
“Daddy, I have a question.”
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Apr 2 9
“Daddy, I have a question.” “Yes, Will.” “Do you need a permit to own a ray gun?” “Daddy, I have a question.” “Yes, Will.” “How do you clean soap?” “Daddy, I have a question.” “Yes, Will.” “Should the roller-coaster I’m going to build in the backyard be wooden or steel?” “Daddy, I have a question.” […]
New Keynote For Non-Profits
I’ve updated my TEDx talk and made it a keynote address for non-profits. It debuted Tuesday at the Governor’s Conference in Indianapolis. FOR ALL YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS One day, you’re an award winning communications professional who decides to quit a high-paying, benefit-rich job to start your own company. The next day, your wife tells you […]
TEDxMU
Some random thoughts from the inaugural TEDxMU that took place on Saturday morning: I learned about the hidden side of innovation. I learned about working together. I learned about respect. I learned about Bono. And that dudes play guitar in outer space. I witnessed grace. I witnessed curiosity. I witnessed kindness and openness and […]
