Archive for February, 2012

Want to Speak like Steve Jobs?

  I had never seen Steve Jobs talk before; but after he died, I heard lots of people rave about the way he spoke in public. It seemed like many people thought he was the epitome of a great speaker. Then I began reading his biography Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. Before even finishing a [...]

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Famous vs Great

   Martin Luther King Jr. was quoted as saying, “Not everyone can be famous, but everyone can be great because greatness is determined by service.” Does it seem to you that many of us in America are struggling with a misplaced desire to be famous? Do you harbor a secret wish to have your name [...]

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The Voice

I must confess I am a bit addicted to performance competition shows like The Voice and American Idol.  I love to see emerging talent shine.  I think my attraction is wishing that I had pursued my singing more fully.  The truth was it was way too scarey to sing in front of groups when I [...]

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Storyselling – The secret to a successful persuasive presentation is great storytelling.

  I am in love with this word – storyselling!  It says it all about the power of stories to persuade listeners to buy products and services or buy into ideas. Storyselling is the act of telling the authentically persuasive story. It is sharing the story that excites others to say, “Yes, I want that!” [...]

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YOU on VIDEO Workshop – If Warren Buffett can do it so can YOU

Have you been holding back from making videos due to fear of making a fool of yourself? Maybe not looking good? Or seeming silly? Warren Buffett isn’t! You already know that video can boost your career, your product or service.  And it is totally FUN! Take  look at Warren Buffett having fun on video and [...]

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