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The Most Inventive or Innovative Thing I’ve Done

Michael Lehrman October 6, 2016

(Writing submission for Job Interview) The most creative and innovative thing I’ve accomplished was to take on changing an entire industry. In 1999 the World Wide Web was taking off and provided the forum and financial means to launch MarryingMan.com. Along with…

Let’s Get Comfortable

Michael Lehrman January 3, 2016

My son is 13 years old and has slept with his favorite little blue pillow since he was a very young child. If you ask my wife how much the pillow originally cost I’m sure she would say around $5.00. If you…

What Day Is It?

Michael Lehrman November 5, 2015

Transcript from my 2nd Toast Master Speech – Project #2. Organized Speech Outline My speech today will focus on the days of the week. The meanings and values we associate with these days and some personal observation I’ve made about how we…

Go With Your Imagination

Michael Lehrman October 8, 2015

I completed my first Toast Master speech today which is project #1 – The Ice Breaker. Lots of nervous anticipation and stress led up to the day. It went very well though my conclusion was not too smooth and it was the…