This past Wednesday, I went to a friend’s Broadway show— the first live theater I’ve seen in a few years. Looking at all the marquees —each representing a show with its own message and own type of audience— made me think about each of us. Whether your “performance” is as a leader or manager, …
How good a listener are you? Hmmm. How about the people in your organization? I recently delivered a keynote to 250 sales professionals and consultants in which I covered 3 core strategies from my High Performance Communications course. This particular strategy comes from a module on LISTENING SKILLS. I hope this 45-second sliver inspires …
The architect Mies van der Rohe famously said, “God is in the details.” As a keynote speaker, there are MANY details that go into the profession. One essential, often overlooked item I consider: coordinating my outfit to work well with the stage set. On May 2, I delivered a keynote presentation to 1,600 people in …
Early in my book there’s a chapter called THE FOG— that period in life when you’re uncertain about what’s next, where you’re heading, or how to handle a current situation. This past Thursday at MIT, I delivered a keynote to 75 entrepreneurs who are members of a group called “Gathering of Titans.” As successful as …
Is the experience of your communication style matching your intended outcome? And, on a related note, if you run a team, organization or family, are your internal dynamics reflective and representative of how you want to show up for those you serve? Take a look. Risk Forward & Rock On,
Ever get nervous or self-conscious when you’re speaking (virtually, in a meeting or on stage)? The intention behind your communications –your Throughline– makes all the difference. Here’s a 30-second sneak peek into one of the core strategies from my Rock The Room® program. Risk Forward & Rock On, P.S. If you’re interested in learning …
Today I’m flying back to NYC from Malibu where I’ve been for a few months. While working out west, I tried something I’ve always wanted to explore: Surfing. In this 1-minute video, you’ll see me wipe out five times before I finally get up on the board for a whopping 2 seconds. 2 seconds, …
When I was struggling to write my book and found myself stalling, my Stanford professor for improvisational theater —the one and only Patricia Ryan Madson— said to me, “A book is a magic carpet ride.” What she meant: it will travel far and wide around the world reaching people in ways you can’t imagine. And …
If you’re needing a boost, this is a good read. It’s about the Muppets and you and our world today. Jim Henson’s visionary leadership style fostered a culture of innovation, risk-taking, hard work, and playfulness. It also fostered a culture of inclusivity, tolerance, respect, and acceptance —qualities we so need in our world now. As …
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It’s hard to wake up these days without a certain level of concern, fear and/or sadness… Whether you’re sensing the pain and suffering of so many on a global scale, or whether you’re facing as well your own personal moments of strain, not knowing how parts of your life will unfold ––your plans, goals, and …
