Category Archives: Changing the World

Families Can Be Together Forever

Posted on February 12, 2011 by jessestay

I hope you’ll forgive this diversion from tech so I could share something that touched me.  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (my employer, and Faith) just released this video and I just had to share it.  It’s … Continue reading →

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to End Poverty

Posted on January 13, 2011 by jessestay

If you’re wanting to do something good on January 21st and 22nd, save the date, book a flight and a hotel, and come to Utah for what is certain to be an unprecedented event.  The lack of precedence is perhaps … Continue reading →

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Want to Give me a Christmas Present? Please Like This.

Posted on December 30, 2010 by jessestay

Fighting the homeless is something near and dear to my heart, especially when it’s at home.  I have a non-profit idea I’ll share here later which I may pursue at some time and I think could completely (or closely) eradicate … Continue reading →

Posted in Changing the World, christmas, Facebook, Homelessness, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, Philanthropy, salt lake city, social, United States, utah | 2 Comments

Paying it Forward

Posted on December 18, 2010 by jessestay

Based on my last post I know you commenters and readers are out there.  My last post was all about me.  This post is, quite sincerely, about you and I hope I can see the same response from my commenters … Continue reading →

Posted in blog, Changing the World, christmas, giving, holidays, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post | 13 Comments

Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s "Hallelujah Chorus"

Posted on December 15, 2010 by jessestay

This video, featuring Handel’s Messiah by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir was put together in partnership with BYU TV just for Youtube.  I think it’s a beautiful piece.  Many people, Christian and not, can’t imagine the holidays without this amazing Choir. … Continue reading →

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Are You Inspiring Others This Holiday Season?

Posted on December 14, 2010 by jessestay

When I was about 16 or 17 years old I liked to sing in the car. A lot.  One time I was driving somewhere with my parents and they had a song, of which one I can’t really remember, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Changing the World, christmas, Christmas and holiday season, family, Hanukkah, holidays, Home, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, Parent, Singing | 7 Comments

How do I get People to Interact and Build Lasting Relationships?

Posted on September 22, 2010 by jessestay

Today I received 2 similar requests, so I thought I’d share the answer here so others could learn as well.  The question was, “How do I get people to interact and build lasting relationships?”  Other forms of the question previously … Continue reading →

Posted in Changing the World, Facebook, facebook strategy, Golden Rule, guy kawasaki, GuyKawasaki, how to win friends and influence people, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, social, Social Media, socialtoo, Technology, Twitter, twitter strategy | 12 Comments

Tragedy Turns Into Inspiration as Thousands Turn to Help Slain Bishop Through Social Media

Posted on September 3, 2010 by jessestay

My heart just tears at the thought of this story as it hits really close to home – I can’t help writing this without a tear in my eye and heaviness in my heart.  A man enters a Visalia, California … Continue reading →

Posted in bishop sannar, Changing the World, charity, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, clay sannar, connor boyack, giving, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, social, Social Media, social media for good, Technology, Visalia California | 2 Comments

To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required

Posted on July 19, 2010 by jessestay

Just the other day a kind Single mother was nice enough to share a story with me about how, as a newly Single mother, one of my books had helped her get off the ground and start her own business. … Continue reading →

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If You Think You’ve Got a Tough Life, There’s Always Someone With Worse

Posted on June 5, 2010 by jessestay

I’ve been meaning to share this for awhile.  This is something the “Mormon Messages” Youtube channel for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints produced recently.  Stephanie Nielson is a popular local Utah blogger who, if you want someone … Continue reading →

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