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Have you ever made a suggestion in a meeting and no one noticed? Then moments later someone else had the same idea, which was then applauded? Do you ever feel as though your message is just landing with a thud? Why is that? We’re not heard by others when we lack...
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Since my son recently left for college, this question means a lot more to me today than ever before. Think about it. When’s the last time you got an actual telephone call from someone – just to say hi? No “ask” and no...
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I love to see people’s eyes light up when they learn a new, better way of speaking with impact. Whether it’s in a conference room, an office, a hotel ballroom, or online. [Click HERE to listen to a fantastic description of live vs. online speaking when I...
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“Either run the day, or the day runs you.” – Jim Rohn Interesting time of year. School is almost out, and there are lots of students graduating (like my son, Parker). It’s also that time of year where people are moving (which I am doing this...
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“Make your life a masterpiece; imagine no limitations on what you can be, have, or do.” – Brian Tracy Funny thing happened on the way to the airport. Last week I was traveling to San Diego as part of a program with Mike Koenigs, and guess who I ran...
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“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’d rather be in the casket than doing the...