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Looking at the headlines ... of 50 years ago
Looking at the headlines ... of 50 years ago

Don't ask me why, but I happen to have a copy of my hometown paper from 50 years ago today.

I said, don't ask. It's just something I happen to have.

But I thought we'd look at the headlines ...

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About Mike Stephenson, Stephenson family historyMike StephensonFebruary 19, 2017Mike Stephenson birthday, Larry Stephenson, newspapers, North High SchoolComment
Processing new approaches
Processing new approaches

I've been thinking of late about a conversation I had many years ago with my brother Brett.

He's an engineer, so I've never really understood what he does ...

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About Mike Stephenson, Marketing, StorytellingMike StephensonFebruary 11, 2017Brett Stephenson, marketing process, Johns Hopkins All Children's HospitalComment
The first week ...
The first week ...

Starting in a new workplace for the first time in nearly a quarter century is challenging. I don't recommend doing it when you have the worst cold you can remember. ...

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About Mike StephensonMike StephensonJanuary 16, 2017Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, new jobComment
Stories I tell: A vibrating phone and a Lovie lost
Stories I tell: A vibrating phone and a Lovie lost

I was watching television with my wife a year ago tonight when my phone buzzed at 10:21 p.m. with an email. I read the message, turned to my wife and said, “The Bucs just fired Lovie Smith.” ...

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About Mike StephensonMike StephensonJanuary 6, 2017Stories I tell, Tampa Bay Times, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lovie SmithComment
Shimmying through the vents? Let me explain
Shimmying through the vents? Let me explain

Do you know those stories and references only your immediate family would get?

If any of us in my household reference me "shimmying through the vents" it'll draw an immediate chuckle. 

Let me try to explain. ...

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About Mike StephensonMike StephensonDecember 31, 2016Zach Stephenson, St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Bay TimesComment
What's your story? Jamall Anderson provides some life lessons
What's your story? Jamall Anderson provides some life lessons

My friend Ernest Hooper wrote a book.

He collaborated with former Jefferson and Hillsborough High running back Jamall Anderson to tell Anderson's tale that includes the biggest gambling scandal in college football history ...

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What's your storyMike StephensonDecember 28, 2016Ernest Hooper, Ernest Hooper book, Jamall Anderson, The Best Bet Comments
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