leadership

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…

21 hours ago

River Stories

River stories: Numerous stories have been written about rivers. We all have rivers to cross. Metaphorical rivers represent both the…

3 years ago

Sea Stories: Do You Trust Your Compass?

Do you trust your compass? Finding your way in life, business, and traffic is a challenge. The easiest way to…

3 years ago

Superhero Stories

When I was young, I collected superhero stories and comic books. I was fascinated by the exploits of the same…

3 years ago

Selling the Story: Storytelling for Skeptics

“Storytelling…? I don’t know.” A troubled look flashed across Sally’s face. “You'll have a hard time selling me on your…

3 years ago

Story Themes: The Unlikely Teacher

The unlikely teacher is one of my favorite story themes,  partially because I’ve been fortunate to have had wonderful, unlikely…

3 years ago

Who Are You to Judge?

Have you ever been disappointed with a judge's call—in a courtroom, on a ball field, or in a contest? Who…

4 years ago

If I Can Do It, You Can Do It Stories: Speaking Mistakes

If I can do it, you can do it! Well … maybe. Is your story about your extraordinary personal journey?…

4 years ago

Videoconferencing: 11 Tips You Haven’t Seen (But Should)

You’ve already read at least a dozen articles about ZOOM and videoconferencing that remind you to mute yourself when you’re…

4 years ago

Public Speaking Tip: Body Language and Spoken Language

Body language and spoken language: Combine them strategically to enhance audience engagement. In my 2019 Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest entry,…

4 years ago

The “Become a Millionaire Speaker” Story

A friend asked if he should take a day off work to attend a free “Become a Millionaire Speaker or…

5 years ago

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