You know those parents who talk about their kid’s age in terms of weeks? I’ve always understood it when they said 2 weeks or 7 weeks, but I felt it got a bit funny when they started saying things like, “She’s 24 weeks.” Really? You mean 6 months? So, in honor of birthdays, this week …
It’s a murky time; many people are worn out and starting to lose their pizzazz for work and for life. So I thought I’d share a brief story and video to bring some hope. Last week, while hosting a retreat event in the mountains in upstate New York, my favorite sunglasses toppled off my head, …
There’s a technique from the world of theater and film that I’ve been teaching for decades to individuals and organizations around the world. Whether you’re in sales, leadership, teamwork, consulting, healthcare, education, therapy, hospitality or the arts, this strategy will work for you. (It was actually in a chapter that got cut from my book …
How many times in your career or life has someone said to you, “That’s not possible . . .” or shut you down because whatever you’re trying to do has not been done before? Maybe it’s too many times to count? A few months ago, I spoke with Dr. Nido Qubein, a world class business …
Hi there! I thought I’d share a quick sneak peek of my upgraded virtual set up and some fun news about the book. First, the sneak peek: These days, it seems we’re all learning to become our own AV department. No doubt, this brings its own challenges, but it also affords tremendous opportunity to …
It’s no secret that the pandemic has led a lot of people to re-evaluate everything from their lifestyle, relationships, and health habits. . . to their work lives, projects and how they want to use their precious time and talents. While what you do want may not yet be clear, one incredibly effective question I’ve …
There’s a question I’ve asked thousands of people around the world and it is this: If a crew from Hollywood were to come to your door and say, “We’re going to make a movie about your life” what do you think would be the driving force that motivates the “character” that is you? What …
I’m so glad you’re here . . . and thought I’d share this brief 2-minute excerpt from a keynote performance. In it, I talk about what drives you and the Noble Intent behind your work. I hope this inspires you . . . Risk Forward and Rock On,
“All the world’s a stage.” ––Shakespeare Whether we realize it or not, every meeting, every interaction and every conversation is a “scene” with a beginning, middle and end— and ideally each has what in the performing arts is called an “arc.” There isn’t a movie, concert, comedy act, or theater show that begins or ends …
To make you chuckle . . . here’s a quick 90-second comedic video. Wondering if your life ever feels like this: a non-stop conveyor belt? Risk Forward and Rock On,
