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Are we having fun yet? Here we are, all of us, in this together. That’s the part I like the most. The part I like the least is worrying about what is going to happen in the future. Every time my mind wants to go there I try to replace it by remembering a blessing […]
The holiday season is upon us – family, friends, shopping, and far too many cookies! For many, a stress-free, happy holiday seems impossible. While you likely desire the warm, fuzzy feelings of nostalgia and happy times spent with those you love, creating these memories can be difficult when emotions are running at higher levels. More […]
What does it take to distinguish you and your business from the competition? Visionary leaders recognize that it’s no longer enough to provide a good product or service. People crave, and have come to expect, an experience. They want to feel something and be a part of something greater than themselves. You can train your […]
If you’ve spent any time at all in front of an audience, you know how powerful the ability to ‘be yourself’ is – if you can pull it off. The truth is that, for many speakers, it’s easier said than done. More often than not it can feel as though some other speaking ‘demon’ has […]
As I was writing this post, I got the news of David Bowie’s passing. One of his greatest hits was CHANGES. I dedicate this post to him and his fearless, never-ending, embrace of change. I looked up the word CHANGE. It had one of the longest definitions I have ever seen, along with quite a […]
I often speak about the power of Charisma, how it affects your level of confidence and your ability to be the REAL you. If you’re honest with yourself, when would you say that you feel the most? Engaging Charming Energetic Attractive Vibrant Alive Without charisma, you may struggle to answer this question. Yet, your level […]
The cover story of August’s Fortune Magazine is an article by long-time Fortune contributor, Geoff Colvin, entitled Humans Are Underrated. It’s also the title of his new book. Fortune Editor, Alan Murray, spotlighted the article in his Editor’s Desk piece saying, “…as we perfect machinery, that strategy [to get people to be more machine-like] is making […]
I’ve mentioned crossing the imaginary line in at least one of my previous blog posts. I think it deserves a more detailed discussion because it plays such a key role in successful communications. The Imaginary Line An imaginary line exits between you and any other person, group of people, or audience. You must project yourself […]
No, seriously. Did I get your back up? I must admit I wanted to get your attention. Hopefully, I have piqued your curiosity. What distinguishes you from other people? What about you is unique? How would you describe your personality? OK, no more questions. I think by now you may have a feeling for the […]