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Three Person Dialogue?

juan — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:38:18 +0000

So many presenters miss the opportunity to engage their audiences with dialogue. Speaking is live performance; why share the words as written prose? Consider this dialogue excerpt from Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath: “If you wanta pull in here an’ camp it’ll … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #34: Allison Shapira

juan — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:35:33 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast #33: Lucille Ossai

juan — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:13:11 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast #32: Lois Creamer

juan — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:06:24 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast #31: Tamsen Webster

juan — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:56:11 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast 30: Patricia Fripp

juan — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:42:53 +0000

Transcript Dave Bricker (00:07) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakepedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #29: Susan Ford Collins

juan — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:17:39 +0000

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The Music Industry’s $50-Billion/Year Storytelling Fumble

juan — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:00:36 +0000

For decades, FM radio stations served as the primary outlet for major record labels to promote their artists. Radio listeners visited brick-and-mortar music stores to purchase records, tapes, and CDs. For a while, M-TV joined the party. Then the … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #28: Rich Hopkins

juan — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:12:11 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast #27: Marilyn August

juan — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:52:15 +0000

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Speakipedia Dating App

Dave Bricker — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:02:04 +0000

You will find love here, but not that kind! Use the Speakipedia Dating App to create calendar links for your next event. The app will auto-detect your time zone, set the end-date to match the start date, and set the … More ☛

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Scientists Have the Climate Story Wrong

Dave Bricker — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:56:26 +0000

Oh, they’re right enough about climate change. If you look at the data and at changing weather patterns around the world, it’s difficult to argue otherwise. But when it comes to telling the story, scientists have it all wrong. Measuring … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #26: David Murray

juan — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:06:08 +0000

Transcript Dave Bricker (00:05) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakepedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker , bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #25: Rob Shanahan

juan — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:05:09 +0000

Transcript: Dave Bricker (00:07) This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by Speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing stories from visionary speakers and thought leaders. From the heart of small town … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #24: Captain Gene Flipse

juan — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:20:42 +0000

Transcript Dave Bricker (00:03) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #23: Mitch Mitchem

juan — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:10:06 +0000

Transcript Dave Bricker (00:00) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #22: Paula Rizzo

juan — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:22:49 +0000

Transcript Dave Bricker (00:07) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast # 20: Mark Entrekin

juan — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:57:35 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast #19: Humphrey Bower

juan — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:07:14 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast #18: Pauline Butcher Bird

juan — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:11:50 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast #17: Bill Stainton

juan — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:16:45 +0000

Transcript [00:00:00] Dave Bricker: Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is “Speakipedia Media,” brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast # 15:Simone Vincenzi

juan — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 01:26:38 +0000

Transcript Dave Bricker: Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by Speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

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Message Magician (Demo)

Dave Bricker — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 11:39:41 +0000

This fabulous tool will analyze your message to reveal strengths and weaknesses. Load one of the demos or paste in your own text and click “Analyze” to reveal style issues. Then the “Rewrite” button will appear. Click and the AI … More ☛

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Speech Timing Calculator

Dave Bricker — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:33:36 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast # 16:CJ Singh

juan — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:36:58 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast #14:Andrea Gold

juan — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:44:26 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast # 13:Rick Lozano

juan — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:18:02 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast #12:Errol Leandre

juan — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:03:54 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast # 11:Will Bowen

juan — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:29:11 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast #10: Johann Callaghan

juan — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 22:02:25 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast # 9:David H. Lawrence the XVII

juan — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:18:52 +0000

Transcript Dave Bricker (00:01) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakypedia Media brought to you by Speakypedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from … More ☛

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Epizeuxis

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:26 +0000

Epizeuxis is the emphatic repetition of a word, with no other words in between. It’s used to highlight a strong emotional state or to emphasize a point dramatically. An iconic example is from Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’: ‘Never, never, never, never, … More ☛

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Exordium

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:26 +0000

Exordium—the introductory part of a speech, where you set the stage and prepare your audience for what’s to come. The exordium is your first impression, and it’s vital for capturing attention and establishing a connection. An effective exordium might begin … More ☛

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Ethos

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:23 +0000

Ethos—a rhetorical device that refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker. Ethos is crucial to persuading an audience, as it helps establish trust and authority. Ethos is credibility. A doctor discussing health matters typically has strong ethos … More ☛

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Metaphor

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:20 +0000

Metaphor—a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain it or make a comparison. Saying ‘Time is a thief’ suggests that time, like a thief, can take away life’s … More ☛

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Pacing

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:17 +0000

Pacing is the speed at which a story unfolds or information is delivered. It plays a crucial role in maintaining audience engagement and building suspense and intensity in narratives and speeches. Many speakers think of the word “dynamics” as referring … More ☛

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Narrative Hook

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:16 +0000

Narrative Hook—an opening to a story that grabs the audience’s attention so that they want to keep reading or listening. An article published by TIME magazine in 2015 quoted Microsoft research that concluded that humans have an attention span of … More ☛

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Rhetorical Question

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:15 +0000

A rhetorical question is a question asked to make a point rather than to solicit an answer. It’s a common device in public speaking and writing that engages the audience’s thoughts or emphasizes a point. “Isn’t it time we all … More ☛

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Aposiopesis

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:15 +0000

Aposiopesis is a rhetorical device where the speaker deliberately breaks off and leaves the sentence unfinished, letting the audience complete the thought in their own minds. This can be used to convey overwhelming emotion or to imply something without stating … More ☛

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Periphrasis

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:13 +0000

Periphrasis is a rhetorical device that involves using excessive and longer phrases to express an idea that could be conveyed with fewer words or in more direct terms. It’s often used to be polite, to add emphasis, or to create … More ☛

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Paronomasia

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:07 +0000

Paronomasia, or punning, involves using words that sound similar but have different meanings, often to humorous effect. ‘Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.’ This pun plays with the word ‘flies’ to entertain and engage the listener. … More ☛

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Zeitgeist

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:03 +0000

Zeitgeist is a German word meaning ‘spirit of the age’ or ‘spirit of the times.’ It refers to the dominant set of ideas, beliefs, and trends that characterize the culture of a particular period in time. An example of zeitgeist … More ☛

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Verisimilitude

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:02 +0000

Verisimilitude is the appearance of being true or real in a literary work. It helps in making a story or speech more believable and relatable to the audience by incorporating elements that reflect reality. John walked onto the stage. The … More ☛

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Satire

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:43:56 +0000

(watch the full interview satire here) This millennial job interview video by Daniel Brea of Brea Films exemplifies this week’s word—satire. Satire uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #8: Maureen Mahoney

Dave Bricker — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:15 +0000

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Influencer Dashboard Terms & Conditions

Dave Bricker — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 17:04:15 +0000

Let’s keep things simple. Your Name and Contact Information Will never be shared with any third parties for commercial purposes. Mailing List Your registration will subscribe you to the Speakipedia email list. You are free to unsubscribe without losing your … More ☛

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Bloviate

juan — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 12:12:23 +0000

To bloviate means to speak at length in a pompous or boastful manner. Otherwise known as the “soaring ramble,” the word bloviate is often used to describe politicians or public figures who talk a lot but say little of substance. … More ☛

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Take the CUSS Out of Customer Service!

Dave Bricker — Tue, 21 May 2024 13:05:18 +0000

Everyone thinks they know what good customer service is. We’ve all had bad customer service—a waiter who won’t bring the check or an Internet company that can’t keep a four-hour appointment window. But good customer service means more than … More ☛

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M&Ms, Rock Stars, and Divas

Dave Bricker — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:01:02 +0000

What of M&Ms, rock stars, and divas? The rock band Van Halen had an infamous clause in their contract saying there could be no brown M&Ms backstage, or the promoter would forfeit the entire show at full price. It … More ☛

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Every Sailor Runs Aground Sooner or Later

Dave Bricker — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:02:44 +0000

Every sailor runs aground sooner or later! How do you know if a speaker really brings the experience they claim to? I was sailing along through clear turquoise water over a pure white sand bottom. A jagged line of … More ☛

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Elevator Pitch Witch

Dave Bricker — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:35:42 +0000

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Win the Debate: Prepare Your Opening Statement

Dave Bricker — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:03:11 +0000

A debate team researched their position well and amassed a stockpile of arguments that were certain to throw their opponents out of the ring by the time they finished their opening statement. And then they undid themselves: I won’t even … More ☛

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Zero, Infinity, and the Search for Meaning

Dave Bricker — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:46:43 +0000

13.7-billion years ago, the universe expanded from a single point. Some of the light we see in the sky took billions of years to travel across space—at 186,282 miles per second—to reach our eyes. Will the universe expand outward indefinitely—infinitely? … More ☛

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Protect Your Ideas: Copyright

Dave Bricker — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:26:44 +0000

Ideas are “intellectual property.” I.P. includes print-based material like books and articles and scripts, music and video, and also logos and names. As authors, speakers, and thought leaders, we make our living from our intellectual property, and we rely on … More ☛

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Speech Timing Calculator (Free)

Dave Bricker — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:47:47 +0000

by Dave Bricker Replace the sample text with a speech of your own. The word count will be calculated in the field below. The word count can only be changed by changing the text. Enter a target word count if … More ☛

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Stay Relevant with “I Know What You’re Thinking!”

Dave Bricker — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:34:47 +0000

How do you turn your me story into a you story? As engaging and interesting as the tale of your ocean crossing, summiting of Mount Everest, or successful marathon run may be, it won’t take long before audiences begin to … More ☛

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Cut the Clutter! Simplify Your Slides

Dave Bricker — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:12:58 +0000

The speaker advanced to the next slide and began to explain. I suppose this might make some sort of sense if someone breaks it down for you. We can see the progression from purple to green to blue to red … More ☛

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“Speaking” Means More Than Keynoting

Dave Bricker — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:18:21 +0000

Many people think of “speakers” as people who perform on big stages, but keynote speaking is only part of what professional speaking is about. Choose the best speaking business model for you. Keynote speakers have a “one-and-done” business. No matter … More ☛

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Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

Dave Bricker — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:59:48 +0000

Ethos, pathos, and logos combine to form a mode of persuasion that has ancient roots. Ethos appeals to the credibility or authority of the speaker. Trust your tough questions to Speakipedia, the world’s largest and most comprehensive resource for presenters … More ☛

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Stage Lighting and House Lighting

Dave Bricker — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:33:21 +0000

True story: Joe was hired to keynote at a huge conference—you know—a fancy stage with multiple iMag screens and colorful lights. He planned to make a splash, light up the audience, and please the meeting organizer who was in a … More ☛

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Speechwriting: The Magic of the One-Sentence Paragraph

Dave Bricker — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:16:51 +0000

One-sentence paragraphs are common when short pieces of dialog are being exchanged, but consider the effect of serial one-sentence paragraphs in other contexts. The following excerpt from my sailing memoir, The Blue Monk describes an ocean crossing in a small … More ☛

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Speaking Tip: Don’t Overfeed Your Audience

Dave Bricker — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:25:33 +0000

We all love dessert! If you dine at Seasons 52, you’ll be presented with a selection of tiny sweets at the end of your meal—chocolate mousse, key lime pie, carrot cake, and a host of other delectable options to enjoy … More ☛

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Speaking Vocabulary

Dave Bricker — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:06:31 +0000

Words and Terms related to speaking and speechwriting: Adynaton [ad-uh-NAY-ton]: A form of hyperbole in which the exaggeration is so extreme as to be impossible “You will sooner find a donkey flying than see me agree to that deal.” Allegory … More ☛

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TMA Stands for Too Many Acronyms!

Dave Bricker — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:28:05 +0000

One highly-effective way to confuse your audience is to use too many acronyms, especially acronyms they might not know. Skip explaining what they stand for to inspire even more blank stares. OMG! I’m LMAO … ROFL … So I … More ☛

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How Long Does it Take to Build a Speaking Business?

Dave Bricker — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:33:40 +0000

How long does it take to build any business? Celebrities and rock stars may find it easy to launch an enterprise based on name recognition. A few speakers are able to build a practice quickly when they retire as industry … More ☛

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Speaking: Speak With Your Face

Dave Bricker — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:42:05 +0000

Speaking involves so much more than your voice. Hand gestures, body language, stage positioning, and facial expressions all play an important role in making a speech engaging. Let’s talk about that last one. Here’s an example: My sister called and … More ☛

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Pump Up Your Presentation with Sound Effects

Dave Bricker — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:32:49 +0000

Sound Effects The human voice is an amazingly versatile instrument. It can not only speak, it can sing, and imitate a variety of sounds. Here’s an excerpt from a story I’ve shared many times. As I made that quick turn … More ☛

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Intromatic (Demo)

Dave Bricker — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 14:15:56 +0000

Load a demo and view the AI-generated results. Speaker Introduction Wizard by Dave Bricker A strong, interesting, and concise introduction sets the stage for your performance. It builds energy and primes your audience to focus on the problem you address, … More ☛

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They Don’t Have a Clue!

Dave Bricker — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:00:52 +0000

They don’t have a clue! In 1991, I sailed a wooden boat 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. During my 38 days at sea, I battled seasickness, faced storms and calms, adjusted the sails, and minded the compass. Do … More ☛

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Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Dave Bricker — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:05:52 +0000

When the urge to gripe arises, consider that no matter what dark clouds may loom on the horizon, you threaded the needle of human history. Imagine what life would have been like had you been born not so many years … More ☛

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Take the Twerking Out of Networking!

Dave Bricker — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:01:23 +0000

Another agonizing networking event! You walk around the room, introduce yourself to the next stranger, ask them what they do, and pray they’ll offer anything remotely relevant to you. Great! Another realtor! Wow! Another financial manager! Nice to meet you … More ☛

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The Essential Absurdities

Dave Bricker — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:00:52 +0000

Watch a sunbeam Magic! The light reveals swirling dust, a hidden universe Slip a jar under it Close the lid What do you have? Nothing Take a picture of a sunset. Can you capture the grandeur of the frameless … More ☛

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Why AI-Generated Marketing Copy Misses the Mark

Dave Bricker — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:00:37 +0000

Is AI-Generated Marketing Copy the powerful shortcut we’ve been told it is? The explosive growth of online content has done little for the evolution of graphic design or copywriting. Publishing has never been so easy, and the demands of producing … More ☛

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Never Play the Victim Card

Dave Bricker — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:00:05 +0000

Keep your poor me stories off the stage. My friend Tony showed me a video of a speaker who told the story of her escape from alcohol and depression and her long, hard road to personal and professional success. “It’s … More ☛

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Survive and Thrive in the Land of Clocks & Calendars

Dave Bricker — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:00:29 +0000

Is your digital calendar robbing you of the time you need to be productive? Maybe the problem isn’t your calendar. Back in my carefree boat bum days, my course was governed by the world’s natural rhythms. I rose and retired … More ☛

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Jazz and the Dangerous Magic of Creative Flow

Dave Bricker — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:01:49 +0000

Perhaps you’ve experienced flow writing. You sit down, watch your fingers tap away at the keyboard, and wonder, Where did that come from? Did I write that? That’s really good! Sometimes the experience of flow can be as simple and … More ☛

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How Good is AI at Writing Stories?

Dave Bricker — Tue, 30 May 2023 14:05:00 +0000

AI Storytelling – Is it any good? I entered a simple prompt into ChatGPT. Yes, I could have been more specific about what I wanted—better prompts make for better output from the AI—but my intention was to analyze the … More ☛

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What is “Dynamic Speaking?”

Dave Bricker — Tue, 16 May 2023 14:01:54 +0000

We often hear about “dynamic speaking,” but what does that mean? The dictionary defines “dynamics” as “the forces or properties which stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process.” Essentially, “dynamics” means “change,” and if you want your … More ☛

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Punch Up Your Pitch With Storytelling

Dave Bricker — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:01:41 +0000

You’ve been asked to pitch a big project. You and your teammates Shelly and Barbara sit at your conference table discussing next week’s big presentation. “It’s impossible to know how the competition is going to position themselves,” says Shelly. “We … More ☛

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If You Think SALES is a Dirty Word…

Dave Bricker — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:00:15 +0000

Do you think sales is a dirty word? Many of us think that way … and given all the tacky messages we have to sort through and delete every day, it’s no wonder. For some, the word “sales” conjures up … More ☛

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Punch Up Your Elevator Pitch

Dave Bricker — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 15:00:12 +0000

The “elevator pitch” is an essential professional tool—a tool that should be kept razor sharp and as ready to deploy as a handshake and a smile—and yet, most professionals are woefully bad at introducing themselves. Have you ever attended a … More ☛

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Illustrate Your Story with AI?

Dave Bricker — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:31:16 +0000

You’ve probably read about OpenAI and how artificial intelligence has come of age. It’s easy enough to generate articles and blog posts using tools such as ChatGPT, and if they turn out a bit too academic or clinical, you can … More ☛

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No Response? Leave ’em Satisfied … and Hungry!

Dave Bricker — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:00:48 +0000

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Real Estate and Storytelling

Dave Bricker — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:00:51 +0000

Maria, a realtor attended one of my storytelling workshops at the suggestion of a mutual friend. “What does storytelling have to do with real estate?” she asked before the session started. Tell me about a property you’re excited about,” I … More ☛

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Lost and Found Losers

Dave Bricker — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:00:25 +0000

Lost and found items create logistical challenges, but stories are always about people. The story of how (or whether) a person is reunited with a lost item they need or value determines the success of important business relationships. Create a … More ☛

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You Can Keep Your Business Cards

Dave Bricker — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:00:19 +0000

I was talking with a friend at a business networking event when a man came plowing through the crowd doling out business cards as if he were handing out candy on Halloween. After the most cursory of introductions, he put … More ☛

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Put a Price on Your Passion

Dave Bricker — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:00:26 +0000

How do you put a price on your passion? How can you charge a fair-but-high price for your services? You’ve got a fantastic prospect on the line. The conversation is engaging. The relationship develops instantly. Your hopefully-soon-to-be client is … More ☛

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Inspire Prospects to ASK You to Sell!

Dave Bricker — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:27:34 +0000

Inspire prospects to ask you to sell to them. Many years ago I was out sailing on Biscayne Bay with an old sailor friend. The conversation drifted from how to adjust the sails to light talk about our personal lives, … More ☛

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Sound Advice for Writers & Publishers

Dave Bricker — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:00:26 +0000

The following advice on writing and publishing is based on my own experiences and those of my clients. I hope you find it valuable and encouraging, even if it changes your expectations. I’ve written and published twelve books, and I’m … More ☛

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Hobbyist or Professional? Be the Best in the World.

Dave Bricker — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:00:30 +0000

Hobbyist or professional? True professionals dedicate their lives to being the best in the world at whatever they do—not some day, but today—every day. Not try, do. I have played guitar almost every day for almost forty years. I play … More ☛

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Conflict: Sailing the Storms of Life and Business

Dave Bricker — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:00:23 +0000

In storms of life and business, it requires immense energy to sustain conflict. Dangerous and destructive forces require attention and—at the appropriate times—resistance, but often the best strategy is to park and wait for the tempest to subside. A retail … More ☛

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Your Unique Value Story

Dave Bricker — Wed, 18 May 2022 15:00:13 +0000

Imagine an event where each attendee is given a puzzle piece and directed to connect one-at-a-time with others in the room to see whether their pieces fit together. Though such a laborious process sounds absurd, it describes exactly how most … More ☛

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Confirmation Bias: Storytelling at Your front Door

Dave Bricker — Tue, 03 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

We give more weight to evidence that supports what we like—a phenomenon called, “confirmation bias.” Belief is often based as much on what we want to be true as on what we determine to be true through direct observation. Data, … More ☛

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Storytelling and Your Mission Statement

Dave Bricker — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:00:54 +0000

Anyone who questions the relationship between business and storytelling need look no farther than the humble corporate mission statement. The goal of this article is to teach the value of storytelling so you can develop engaging mission statements that … More ☛

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Reading Aloud Doesn’t Have to Be Boring

Dave Bricker — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:00:01 +0000

Keep your listeners’ attention while reading aloud. The host announces the next author. She walks to the lectern, offers a synopsis, and begins reading aloud. It’s not bad prose—and I can’t say that for every writer here—but after three pages … More ☛

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Another Customer Service Horror Story

Dave Bricker — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:00:33 +0000

Do you have a customer service horror story to share? What stories are you telling about yourself before you even show up to do business? A Customer Service Horror Story A friend of mine sailed his boat up on some … More ☛

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Advertising, Business Strategy, and Storytelling

Dave Bricker — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:00:04 +0000

If you’re skeptical about the connection between business strategy and storytelling, consider the challenges faced by advertising agencies and marketers. Ad agencies’ storytelling challenges are complex because they must consider how the stories of their individual team members dovetail with … More ☛

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Shipwrecks, Reefs, and Stories About You

Dave Bricker — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:00:49 +0000

Shipwrecks are the ultimate symbols of massive failure. Building and operating a ship is an enormous enterprise that requires people, money, teamwork, and skill. Whether a vessel was sunk in battle or lost to a navigational blunder, every wrecked ship had … More ☛

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The Virtuoso, the Teacher, & the Centipede

Dave Bricker — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:00:46 +0000

One Sunday morning not long after I had been introduced to sailing, I was enjoying a cup of coffee in the cockpit of my friend Strider’s boat. The sounds of rustling canvas alerted me to watch a bronzed man on … More ☛

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Storytelling Tips: The Rush of Discovery

Dave Bricker — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:00:10 +0000

Storytelling tips: You’re walking along and you happen to look down. “Hey, that’s not a scrap of paper; that’s a $20 bill!” Isn’t it a rush when something we thought was useless turns out to be meaningful. Stories—whether they’re truth … More ☛

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