To Be Effective, Spark Curiosity, Interact and Help Them Experience Your Message. This photo captures the best way to engage an audience. The entertainer connected with the audience member. He aroused the child’s curiosity. He’d been spinning plates, saw the child watching, and invited him to play. They shared laughter and fun. But things didn’t…
What You Need To Know When You Host a Workshop On A Day With A Bomb Scare Last week, I had the privilege of facilitating a workshop in New York City. The workshop served as my book release event in New York. Months ago, we scheduled it for October 24th, 2018. It was a glorious…
This One Small Mindset Shift Changes Everything! Sometimes, I write in hyperbole. I’d say we all do. However, this time, I mean it. If you shift this one thing, it can change everything. Normally, on this podcast, I talk about how to improve our communications skills with others. At times like this one, I explore…
Review Yourself Frequently To Remain Productive and to Improve Sometimes, you know exactly how to review what you’ve done. You have issues with a project you’ve submitted. You want to improve things and know the steps. Or, you think you did your very best. And you’re thrilled! But let’s face it. Likely, you look at a…
Start Writing Books – The Sequel Here’s the sequel of how to finish your first draft. In last week’s podcast episode, I explored how to start writing your book. I also introduced the workbook that will help you get started writing. (If you complete the workbook, in the end, you’ll have a great outline for…
Are you looking for an effective way to expand your business? Do you want to reach a bigger audience with a more in-depth look at your company’s goals and message? You should write a book to tell your business’ story. And here’s how to begin. Before you write the book that will meet those goals,…
Beating Back The Doubt Devil Available September 1, 2018. Every writer I’ve ever met has that thought. At least once during the writing process, we all run the “What am I thinking?? I’m not a writer!” doubt gauntlet. I’d wager anyone who has ever stretched for any goal has carried that burden. I’m no different. While…
The “Intercourse” of Communication and How to do it Right Here’s a question that I’ve been pondering recently. How is communication just like intercourse? I know, right? But bear with me. Here’s the thing about this. Communication is a give-and-take some, but sometimes one person gets a little bit more and sometimes the other person…
Do You Want to Achieve Something? Here’s How – a “Teleparable.” I strive to achieve my goals through a combination of action and observation. One of my favorite places to learn lessons is from the wisdom of television and movie writing. My friend Dan calls these nuggets “teleparables.” Here’s one that has stuck with me….
Learn to Accept Compliments Ever feel that way when someone compliments you? Do you feel like a fake? Do you feel like it doesn’t apply to you? You’re not alone. Many of us wander around feeling like we can’t take a compliment. Sure, we’ll say a “you’re so sweet,” but we don’t take the sentiment…