It’s not enough to be the best if no one realizes you’re there. In the battle against competition, our talents and skills are hopelessly lost unless we find a... read more →
It’s not enough to be the world’s best if no one realizes you’re there. In the battle to make a memorable impression, our talents and skills are hopelessly lost... read more →
You only have seconds to make a meaningful first impression in-person or on the phone. How much time do you have in the virtual world to make your introduction? Your... read more →
A couple of years ago, when my son was 11, he stood for an hour on a San Francisco street, as hundreds of people rushed past after work. He held... read more →
I love the creative process. Yet I hate it, too. Creativity is almost always a love/hate/love relationship. Creativity is a glorious, and frustrating, and absurdly difficult but infinitely rewarding process... read more →
The room hummed, filled to capacity with director-level executives, buzzing with a combination of caffeine and curiosity. I was leading a keynote at the global headquarters of a Fortune... read more →
Ever had a game-changing idea… …but nobody saw the potential? Did your idea ever actually come to life? Or did it just sit on the shelf, feeling sad and increasingly... read more →
Few things are so intimidating as the deadly silence of a tough client: their arms crossed, chins down, mouths set in a grim line, like a firing squad ready... read more →
What’s your Halloween personality? Are you devilish or angelic? Ghoulish or glamorous? Normally, I show you how to be more authentic. But Halloween is different. For one night, you can... read more →
Your level of influence as a professional will be measured by your ability to get others to listen and take action. Your level of influence can be measured. And,... read more →