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6 fascinating tips you can learn from Super Bowl commercials

Right now, as I type this, I’m prepping for a segment on ABC’s “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” show. Want a sneak peek? I’ll be giving an insider scoop on fascinating Super Bowl commercials. The same…

Avoid Being Human Spam

Spam is usually something that clutters our inboxes with ads for fake Rolex watches. But the principles of spam apply to ALL communication: every meeting, every phone call, every comment you make in a…

Naughty is Fascinating

Do you know the Elf on the Shelf? He's Santa's naughty little helper. We caught the Elf on the Shelf provoking some mischief, here in this video for you. What makes the Elf on the Shelf so…

7 Ways to Overcome Failure

True story… The moment I walked on stage for a recent big speech, my microphone died. No sound. Yikes. How can you over-deliver for your client if the audience can’t hear the speech you flew 2,000…

7 Ideas for a “Killer” Halloween

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 unleash your…

7 Tips on how to stop sending boring business emails

How many emails did you receive today? Dozens? Hundreds? (Too many, right?) Even emails from co-workers can feel like spam. Your emails don’t have to get deleted. You can write emails that people read…

7 Ways to motivate your team

Ever wanted your team to get motivated… pronto? Let’s say you’ve got a big deadline coming up. The pressure is on… you HAVE TO deliver the goods. But the amount of work is scary. And your project is…

So you think you’re funny. Hmm. Let’s see.

Let’s say that you think you’re funny. As far as you’re concerned, a sense of humor is one of your core strengths. There’s just one problem: Nobody else thinks you’re funny. This is indeed a problem…

How to be Powerful

Powerful people have a strong point of view. They lead with clear direction. Are you powerful? If you want to be perceived as a leader, you must establish a reputation as a confident and knowledgeable…

THE 6 GOLD HALLMARKS: How to measure if you are fascinating

Is your company fascinating? Are you? Here at Fascinate, we use six criteria to evaluate clients. Here, we're sharing an abbreviated version of our master tool. Think about yourself, and your company…