We're all learning how to engage with each other in venues and settings we've never imagined. I, for one, think it's pretty great. Still, it takes some adjustment, awareness, and... read more →
Ummm... Uhhh... That's what a deadly pause sounds like on the phone. On an important call, stalling or fumbling for words weakens your listener's impression of your confidence and... read more →
Today it’s not enough to be the world’s best if no one realizes you’re there. In a crowded market, your talents and skills won’t even be noticed unless you... read more →
One blazingly hot summer day, I learned a big lesson. My two sons decided to do a lemonade stand. But instead of setting up the usual table on the... read more →
When people are buying your products or services, believe it or not, they’re not necessarily buying that product or service. What they are paying for is a certain type of... read more →
A personal brand can boost your reputation. It can help you spread a message, build relationships, and grow your business. BUT… not always. Your personal brand can actually work... read more →
What if you could “read” other people? What if you could predict how a co-worker would make decisions? What if you could predict what they would do… maybe even... read more →
When you add value to your listener, you fascinate them. Fascination is an intense focus. And when you fascinate your clients, or your coworkers, they are focused on you... read more →
Are you motivated by enthusiasm and praise? Or are you motivated by the threat of negative consequences? In other words… carrot, or stick? (Me, I’m a carrot person.) People... read more →
I regained consciousness to blinding lights on the operating room table. “You’ve been in a bad accident,” the surgeon said. I don’t remember much after that for several days.... read more →