How to Use “Point/Counterpoint” to Improve Your Plans, Goals, and Methods Want a great way to clarify who you are and what you stand for? Write down what you want to achieve and why. Now, argue for the other side. Make a counter-argument against what you believe and what you want to achieve. Counter every…
My Speaking Lesson From Chatting With Laurie Anderson I promise you. I didn’t have a fangirl meltdown while I chatted with the great Laurie Anderson*. But I did get a great speaking lesson. After her talkback yesterday at the Museum Of Natural History, she and I talked about Einstein’s frustration that some of his theories weren’t beautiful. During the…
The Best Clue You Might Be Ignoring “Oh no! I can’t believe I did it again!” I missed the clue. Have you ever said that yourself? I have. I’ve repeated so many patterns, the groove is deep enough to reach to China. ? For a long time, I would say yes when I meant no. I’d…
Credible Authority and Trust: Two critical aspects of building successful long-term client relationships Here’s the truth. To build these successful relationships, you have to be a credible expert, and you must have their trust. First, you have to establish yourself as a credible authority with potential clients. When meeting with them for the first time,…
Give and Receive Hospitality to Friends, Family, and Customers Many people travel at this time of year. And many make use of hotels or private homes. When we travel, we look forward to a hospitable experience. Industry pro Kimberly Sundt tells the story of the hospitality industry. Do you give hospitality to friends and family during the…
Remember People’s Names This Holiday Season Breeze Through Awkward Social Moments At Holiday Events This time of year brings many events, parties, and end-of-year get-togethers. You meet all sorts of new people and have to learn their names. You talk with them for a moment, and you move on. As an extrovert, for me, those…
How to Ace Dealing With Belligerent Family Members At Holiday Gatherings You have one in your family, too, don’t you? First thing, they say something provocative to start an argument, debate or fight. It feels like everything they say is designed to make you squirm. And anything you say can and will be used against…
How to Get Reporters To Snap Up Your Story Pitches One of the best ways to get more visible online is to have other sites, reputable sites linking back to yours. If they believe you’ve got the goods, they’ll link to you more often. A terrific way to get that visibility is to join HARO or…
Communication Expert and Avowed Space Geek, Beth Mund Beth Mund joins the Tell Your Story Better podcast today. Among other things, she revealed how she crafted stories as the communications officer for the International Space Station. A professional keynote speaker, writer, and space geek, she also hosts her own podcast called, Casual Space. (She honored…
Compelling Content – How To Create It So You Can Make a Difference. If you have a website and you want to get more people looking at your content, listen to today’s show. I’m thrilled to welcome my new and good friend Jake Ballinger to this week’s podcast episode. Jake is an SEO (search engine optimization…