Storytelling

Suddenly!

Consider how this one word—suddenly—is the world's most common shortcut for actual literary description. Usually, it's an obvious case: "The…

1 month ago

Scientists Have the Climate Story Wrong

Oh, they’re right enough about climate change. If you look at the data and at changing weather patterns around the…

3 months ago

A Story of Steve Jobs, Creativity, Balance, and Success

“People from technology don't understand the creative process … companies go through to make their products, and they don't appreciate…

7 months ago

Take the CUSS Out of Customer Service!

  Everyone thinks they know what good customer service is. We’ve all had bad customer service—a waiter who won’t bring…

8 months ago

M&Ms, Rock Stars, and Divas

  What of M&Ms, rock stars, and divas? The rock band Van Halen had an infamous clause in their contract…

10 months ago

Every Sailor Runs Aground Sooner or Later

  Every sailor runs aground sooner or later! How do you know if a speaker really brings the experience they…

11 months ago

Zero, Infinity, and the Search for Meaning

13.7-billion years ago, the universe expanded from a single point. Some of the light we see in the sky took…

11 months ago

The Best Speakers Tell Stories About You!

The best speakers tell stories about YOU! A speaker walked onto the platform wearing a rugged jacket and hiking boots.…

11 months ago

PowerPoint Mistakes: Bullet Points!

How deadly are your bullet points? There are seven elements that every speaker must consider when crafting a presentation: ✅…

1 year ago

They Don’t Have a Clue!

  They don't have a clue! In 1991, I sailed a wooden boat 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.  During…

1 year ago

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