Are You Cursed By Knowledge?
It’s a tough question. Mostly because you probably don’t even know you’re cursed. That is, you don’t know what it’s like NOT to know what you know. This has HUGE implications in our communications. We...
View ArticleA little eye communication goes a long way for WOMM
Last week I wrote on various aspects of eye communication. A couple of experiences prompt me to write again – on how eye communication impacts word of mouth marketing. And how important is word of...
View ArticleAre you in the weeds?
We’ve all been there – caught up in the shrinking world of tunnel vision. But when communicating with others, being in the weeds can lose your audience. Last week I coached two executives, neither of...
View ArticleVideo Blog: Carrie Prejean on the Today Show
Here’s my first attempt at a video blog! This is hopefully one of many quick videos where I’ll give feedback for communication in the news. I also want to give you feedback! Send me a video of you...
View ArticleWarren Buffett knows about investing – in yourself
When you see clips like these, it’s easy to understand why Warren Buffett is the man. Now, of course, I LOVE the fact that he acknowledges communications as one of the #1 ways you can increase your...
View ArticleVideo Blog: 1×1 Feedback for Mayor Gavin Newsom
Thank you for all the response on my last video blog! I’m happy to keep them coming, so here we go with a second quick video where I’ll talk about communication in the news. Remember, I also want to...
View ArticleThe Five Biggest Mistakes CEOs Make in Speaking
Most CEOs are not inspiring. After years of working with leaders in business, it’s hard to come to any other conclusion. And of all the people who have to lead and motivate, they’re it! Leaders...
View ArticleWe’re Exci-TED.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: TED Conference Time. As participants in #TED2013 Live, we’ve been privy to this year’s ideas worth spreading. With so many ideas (over 84 different talks in 4...
View ArticleCommunicating Likability
In effective communicating, it’s not just important to be likable, but to exude likability. Proof? The Voice vs. American Idol. Are you an old time addict of American Idol as I was? I even blogged on...
View ArticleThe Straw that Broke the Camel’s Back
I’ve heard over 100 presentations on philanthropy and giving. I spend a lot of time recording people speaking on video. Luckily, many of us are motivated to give back, and we want to urge others to do...
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