You could hear a pin drop. It doesn’t happen as often as one might think anymore. I have had the
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Why The Newspaper Business?
There was some news in the media about my future yesterday. Let me start off with this: I am not
Continue readingA New Podcast (From Me)… It's Not What You Think
**”So, who are you and what do you do?”** For nearly a decade, I have started every single episode of
Continue readingAwards Worth Winning
Are you cynical of people who win awards or make some kind of bestsellers list? Whether it’s the New York
Continue readingAnother Public Speaking Horror Story
This isn’t one that happened to a specific individual. This is a horror story that happened to all of us…
Continue readingIf You're Going To Speak In Public, Please Don't Do This…
Everyone is talking about the Michael Bay meltdown that happened at CES. I hate the whole "kicking someone when they
Continue readingAlways Impress The Band
My first speaking gig. It happened a little over seven years ago. It wasn’t really my first speaking gig, so
Continue readingLeadership Skills For Life Or How To Ask Better Questions
Do you truly understand the things that are being said to you at your work? This is a true story:
Continue readingPowerPoint Doesn't Suck. You Do.
How many times have you heard the phrase, "PowerPoint sucks!" or "slides kill presentations?" Here’s something to think about as
Continue readingThe Public Speaker's Master Toolkit
What are the tools that can help you give an unforgettable presentation? After several years of speaking in public, I’ve
Continue readingDear Tom Peters
Dear Tom, It has been a while since we last did an event together, but I was just thinking of
Continue readingThe Death Of The Unconference
Does anyone remember the unconference? There was hope for collaboration and self-organizing groups, but it seems to have gone the
Continue readingIs PowerPoint Making Us Stupid?
How many mindless presentations have you sat through in business and life? How many numbing slides have you had to
Continue readingOn Having A Platform
The way any individual can move the needle in their professional career is by having a platform. Part of the
Continue readingGood Old Fashioned Values
If we use our traditional values in this now-digital world, we’re going to fall behind… faster. I have the pleasure
Continue readingThe Followship Of Twitter
Full disclosure: I’m not the best at Twitter. Currently, when I put personal and professional time and effort into my
Continue readingTraditional Media Getting New Media Right
Cry all you want that traditional media is dead (and/or dying), out of touch or out of date, but it’s
Continue readingMy Commitment To You
Why do you do what you do? How often do you do it? What’s the point of it all? I’m
Continue reading9 Ways To Elevate Your Speaking To Black Belt Level
Let’s say you know the standard speaking tips, tricks and fare. You’re good… you can get by. How do you
Continue readingThe Best Piece Of Management Advice I Ever Received
What is the best piece of management advice you have ever received or heard? The Art of Management is coming
Continue readingHard Labor
"You work too much." "You must be a workaholic." "Do you ever sleep?" "When do you take a break?" Right
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