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Stand Out Like a Shell on the Beach
Strolling along a white sandy beach on a working vacation with my teenage daughter in the Bahamas this week, we spent our mornings searching for shells. (Okay, she kept her eyes open for cute guys, too, but that’s another matter.) You know how it goes. First…
Carol Roth on ‘Be Bold – Ask Yourself Tough Questions’
Carol Roth is a leader you should know. Think of her as Suze Orman, one generation removed; she’s a financial braintrust who leapfrogged from working class to privileged status through sheer determination and wicked smarts. Carol Roth is a leader you should…
Are You an Authentic Presenter?
Experienced an authentic, impactful moment recently? Two families witnessed one this past weekend when my son, Spencer, proposed to his soul mate, Christine. Allow me to explain the bus and how it relates to your leadership. Spencer and Christine rode the bus together…
Presentation Rock Stars – Schuyler St. Leger
Pint-sized presenter Schuyler St. Leger nailed it. At the age of 10, he’s already mastering audience-centered speaking. How Schuyler rocked the audience – (and you can, too) He nailed the power pause, deftly using silence after his major points to let his…
In-flight Influence?
When you hear “flight” and “fateful seat” in the same sentence, what comes to mind? An accident, perhaps? Allow me to explain. My recent adventure started in New York, where I boarded a Continental flight for Texas to deliver a Talk Less, Say…
Presentation Rock Stars: Powerful Stroke of Insight
Tips to Help You Influence When You’re in the Spotlight An astounding thing happened to this quirky brain researcher – she suffered a massive stroke and studied herself as her brain functions shut down, one by one. In this remarkable TED Talk presentation,…
The Tone Gap: How to Prevent an E-mail Disaster
Ever received an e-mail response that struck you as the communication equivalent of Whac-A-Mole? Maybe you got a curt “see below” when you sent a question to a peer in an e-mail chain. You felt clobbered by your peer’s abrupt, dismissive tone….
She Influenced a Discerning Audience
I recently intereviewed Dr. Condoleezza Rice in front of a live audience gathered for a book signing of her newly-released memoir, “Extraordinary, Ordinary People.” The former Secretary of State exceeded my high expectations during her public speaking…
Fired for Poor Public Speaking?
Donald Trump is my new wingman. Alright, I’ll be his wingman since he’s a lot richer than I am. Let me explain. While channel surfing last night, I came upon The Apprentice on NBC. I was intrigued because just as I tuned in, one of the contestants was…
The Fire Hydrant Habit: Does Your Communication Sabotage Your Power?
Consider the fire hydrant’s purpose. Your neighborhood fire plug lets firefighters tap into the municipal water system to extinguish a fire. They attach a hose to the cast iron hydrant, screw open a valve and whoosh, out comes a powerful flow of water. Simple…
Witness LeBron’s Deceptive Body Language
LeBron James and Dan Gilbert both damaged their global presence with their communications this week. LeBron’s theatrics were a narcissistic nightmare. Gilbert’s knee-jerk open letter was widely interpreted as an example of a sore loser. At least…
Witness the “Opportunity Communicator”
We are all witnesses, indeed. We’re all sick of witnessing the LeBron-aThon. Many of you are upset at the athlete, thinking his “The Decision” announcement show on ESPN is the height of inflated egomania. But let’s turn to LeBron’s…
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