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…

6 days 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…

2 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…

6 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…

7 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…

9 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…

9 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…

10 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.…

10 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: ✅…

12 months 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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