This is a fun one…!!! Lady Gaga, Hamilton, and a gleeful experience at a Broadway/TV/Film shop. Here’s how it relates to you: in many people’s lives —my own included— there are moments when you may wonder if you’ve veered off your path. What I’ve found, however, is that if you focus less on the format …
Gaga, Hamilton, Me & You: Opportunities to Express Your Ideas Read More »
When you take action on any new endeavor; when you EXPRESS your original ideas in the way only you can; you never know whose lives you will reach. This keynote on RISK FORWARD® for 2,000 entrepreneurs/artists was an absolute joy to craft and deliver. Meeting so many people after during the book signing was…profound. …
In my workshops and keynotes, one of the most popular segments are the components I teach on “The Art of Listening”. If we want our clients, customers, and colleagues to open up, to “unfold and expand” it’s incumbent upon us to be great listeners. With this skill more expertly developed, leaders can vastly expand …
Last week, we attended the premiere of the documentary film “Tune Out the Noise.” It’s a story of how a few key individuals challenged traditional methods of investing, and how their discoveries ultimately led to the invention of index funds… and changed Wall Street forever. Regardless of your field, when you notice an old approach …
Leading Change In An Industry: What Could You Do? Read More »
Ever find yourself stuck, struggling to make a decision and choosing between two options? If yes, this approach which I call “Strawberry” can help a lot. I shared it recently with a client who built his company to over $1B in valuation. It offered a profound mindset shift for him, and I wanted to …
Well it turns out there was a rare “cosmic alignment” of 7 planets on February 28, 2025— which also happens to have been my birthday. I believe every “trip around the sun” is an opportunity to realign with what matters most and make some meaningful wishes. For my own part, it was “a day of …
My clients and their teams are facing a lot of change: AI, budget cuts, the implications of tariffs…and new organizational structures. Now more than ever, it’s essential for leaders to communicate clearly and effectively with their teams. Last week, I was in Palm Springs to deliver a private Rock The Room® half-day workshop for 10 …
Leading Through Disruption & Change: An Essential Soft Skill Read More »
When it comes to communicating effectively, there are a variety of ingredients to consider. One key insight from my Rock The Room® Performance System is what I call PSU: Passion, Stakes, Urgency. Great communication includes all three. Whether you’re incentivizing a team, a client/customer or even a family member or friend, if you want your …
Are you using the most effective and appropriate “communication modality” for any given situation? I’ll explain what I mean. In this day and age, there are multiple modalities (and to be certain, more coming in the future)… Here are just a few on what I call THE COMMUNICATION LADDER™. A lot of people in life …
ARE YOU USING THE RIGHT MODALITY? CONSIDER THE COMMUNICATION LADDER™ Read More »
In this 2-minute video recorded just after a keynote in Tampa Jan 28, I share 3 tips for how you can get better than you already are. These include: The difference between the amateur and the professional. A key suggestion from a top consultant. A fun and savvy line from my mother. Risk Forward & …
