A quick note from the road… This message is about the power and importance of appreciation. Over the course of the week, I’ve been on site with 3 different clients in 3 different cities. It’s extraordinary how much a simple act of appreciation by the host can make such a difference to my experience and …
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“I want to be #1.” “We want to be known as the best.” I often hear people say this, but how does one actually get there? And is this kind of thinking really the most effective approach? For over 20 years, I’ve been speaking about the Throughline and often explain that there are really two …
“You have a list? I never thought of that.” Such is the response I’ve received over the years when I tell people that I pack with a list. As I prep for 12 events in 12 cities, below are five packing insights that people have found fascinating and useful. With luck, these will help you, …
I’m about to hit the road for 12 events in 4 weeks… from Topgolf to John Deere and Pizza Hut to more. Part of my prep involves learning as much as possible about each business & culture. For those clients who sell a physical product or experience, it’s particularly meaningful to go on site. This, …
THE HIDDEN PART OF YOUR JOB…AND THE HIDDEN PARTS OF OTHERS Read More »
In March 2020, Fergie L. Philippe lost his job on Broadway. He was a cast member of Hamilton (Hercules Mulligan), but with the pandemic, productions shut down and Fergie had to move home to live with his mother. He had begun teaching and delivering food to make ends meet. Then he got my book… Years …
Ha ha. “So you studied mime . . . and you speak?” The number of jokes I’ve received (and suffered through) over the years is countless. As many of you know, I did study mime with the legendary artist, Marcel Marceau. This week, Google featured him on their home page in honor of …
Good Morning America video: Muppet Guys Talking trailer: Here’s what the critics said about our film: “…a moving look at the power of creativity and collaboration.” IndieWire “A candid, often bitingly funny conversation.” Variety “Muppet fans should be intrigued, which means just about everybody should be intrigued.” The New York Times 5 years …
One of my first jobs out of college was at an outdoor center in New Mexico. There, I facilitated programs for corporate groups and youth-at-risk: wilderness expeditions, ropes courses, and experiential learning opportunities. On an early assignment for which I was driving a large passenger van, I backed into a stone wall and dinged …
Creating A Culture Where People Can Speak Up… And Admit Mistakes Read More »
Since I first came up with “The Conveyor Belt” decades ago, performing it in comedy clubs, theaters, videos, and now in business settings around the world, it remains one of my and my clients’ all-time favorite bits. I customize it for each group. This particular audience: 700 internet marketers. Hope the 2-minute video makes …
This week, I decided to share an excerpt from a main stage keynote. In this 90-second clip, I discuss one of my core concepts, a principle I’ve been speaking about for 20 years… one that is foundational in all my work. (You’ll find it in my mini books, courses, keynotes, workshops, etc.) If you are …
