Category: Cool People I Know

Dec 13 2017 December 13, 2017 December 13, 2017 by Stephen Dupont

Finding Our Stronger Selves: Conversation with Business Success Coach Alissa Daire Nelson

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Finding Our Stronger Selves: Conversation with StrengthsFinder® Business Success Coach Alissa Daire Nelson By Stephen Dupont, APR Maybe you’ve heard about the StrengthsFinder personality assessment? Maybe you’ve taken it, but didn’t really grasp what it meant for you? Or maybe you’ve never heard about StrengthsFinders but have always wondered what it would be like to…

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Oct 06 2017 October 6, 2017 October 6, 2017 by Stephen Dupont

The Art of Solving Complex Problems: Conversation with Life Sciences Strategist Barbara Nelsen

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The Art of Solving Complex Problems: Conversation with Life Sciences Strategist Barbara Nelsen  By Stephen Dupont, APR  Imagine a day when you go to your local doctor and she injects a shot into your body that begins the process of cleaning out all of the plaque from your clogged veins and arteries, thus dramatically reducing…

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Jun 07 2017 June 7, 2017 June 7, 2017 by Stephen Dupont

Understanding Our Changing World Through Economics: Conversation with Economist Timothy Taylor

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Understanding Our Changing World Through Economics: Conversation with Economist Timothy Taylor By Stephen Dupont, APR, vice president, Pocket Hercules While attending the high school graduation ceremony for my niece, one of the seniors chosen to address the class of 2017 shared her experience of attending Henry Sibley High School with her fellow classmates. Within her…

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Apr 20 2017 April 20, 2017 April 21, 2017 by Stephen Dupont

Harnessing the Power of the Internet of Things: Conversation with IoT expert Justin Grammens, co-founder, Lab 651

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Harnessing the Power of the Internet of Things: Conversation with IoT expert Justin Grammens, co-founder, Lab 651  By Stephen Dupont, APR, vice president, Pocket Hercules Imagine, if you will, a day when everything, and I mean everything, is connected to the Internet. Not just your thermostat or your home security system. Or your appliances. I’m…

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Mar 15 2017 March 15, 2017 March 15, 2017 3Comments by Stephen Dupont

Why You Need to Travel More. My Conversation with Journalist and Travel Expert Amy Nelson

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Why You Need to Travel More. My Conversation with Journalist and Travel Expert Amy Nelson Why you need to travel more — starting now — to lead a more rich and rewarding life.  By Stephen Dupont, APR, vice president, Pocket Hercules When you live in an interesting place like Mendota Heights, Minn., you’re bound to meet…

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Mar 08 2017 March 8, 2017 March 9, 2017 by Stephen Dupont

Soto Zen Buddhist Priest Bussho Lahn on Mindfulness and Creativity

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Conversation with Soto Zen Buddhist Priest Bussho Lahn on Mindfulness and Creativity  By Stephen Dupont, APR, vice president, Pocket Hercules Bussho Lahn is an ordained Soto Zen Buddhist priest and a certified spiritual director. He is a teacher at both the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center and the Episcopal House of Prayer, a contemplative Christian community in…

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Feb 24 2017 February 24, 2017 June 18, 2018 by Stephen Dupont

The Science and Art of Carbon Fiber: Interview with Custom Bike Builder Matt Appleman

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The Science and Art of Carbon Fiber: Interview with Custom Bike Builder Matt Appleman By Stephen Dupont, APR Do you have a passion for biking? Does the thought of donning a pair of tight-fitting cycling shorts and your cycling jersey and jumping on your road bike for a quick 30-mile ride leave you drooling? I…

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Feb 06 2017 February 6, 2017 February 9, 2017 1Comment by Stephen Dupont

From Ordinary to Sacred, Beautiful and Fun: Interview with Artist Carolyn Swiszcz

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From Ordinary to Sacred, Beautiful and Fun: Inside the Creativity of Artist Carolyn Swiszcz  By Stephen Dupont, APR, vice president, Pocket Hercules When I look at Carolyn Swiszcz’s painting, “Big K”, I am struck by a range of thoughts and emotions. My first thought is, “Who would ever paint a painting of a Kmart sign?…

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Oct 12 2016 October 12, 2016 October 13, 2016 by Stephen Dupont

Life Lessons from Hockey: Interview with Gopher hockey great Tim Harrer

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Life Lessons from Hockey: Interview with Gopher hockey great Tim Harrer  By Stephen Dupont, APR, vice president, Pocket Hercules During the weekend of October 21-22, 2016, Tim Harrer will be inducted in the University of Minnesota’s Gopher Sports Hall of Fame (the M Club). Tim will be recognized for his participation on the University’s Gopher…

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Sep 06 2016 September 6, 2016 September 6, 2016 by Stephen Dupont

Discovering Your Creative Voice: An interview with artist Tina Tavera

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Discovering Your Creative Voice: An interview with artist Tina Tavera By Stephen Dupont, APR, vice president, Pocket Hercules I know Maria Cristina “Tina” Tavera through my wife, Rebekah Dupont. Together, they work at Augsburg College; Tina oversees the TRIO-McNair Scholars Program and Rebekah runs the college’s STEM program. Both are strong believers in helping students of…

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