“Will you tell me a story?” Ever notice children never ask you to give them a power point presentation? Why? We love stories and it is the heart of presentations. As the legendary Bill Gove taught us in his famous quote, “Make a point, tell a story.” Stories are the “anchors” to our points. Some [...]

Ever do something really silly, that at the time seemed to make sense? Going back to speak this past weekend to N.S.A. New England was enlightening. I felt like the prodigal son.  Seeing mentors and colleagues from the mid 90’s was refreshing.  They made me feel welcome. In New England that includes a good hearted [...]

Ever watch a cartoon and get caught up in the story? How did the animators do that? How did they get you to connect to a two dimensional image on a screen? It is not easy. Hollywood has an advantage of decades of experience that they build upon. You and I can use techniques they [...]

I meet many interesting characters along the way. St. Louis was no different! See for yourself… CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO:

Do you know you? Do you know what bugs you? Why not use it to your own advantage? These questions may be simple, but they can also be profound. If you are anything like me, you have goals and dreams. You also know and understand at least some of what makes you tick. You also [...]

I meet many interesting characters along the way. St. Louis was not different! See for yourself. CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO.

I meet lots of interesting characters on the road. Come with me on the road.  CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO.

If you were sitting next to me in church this weekend, you would have seen a curious smirk come across my face as I started to kneel on the cushioned rest in front of us. My mind is trained to constantly look for metaphors, stories and examples to help me teach. Often, I can’t stop [...]

Have you ever heard the cliché, The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence? Can you remember what the subject was you were talking about when it came up? It may mean that the neighbor’s spouse, life, career may seem better than yours. But dig deeper. Oftentimes, when people say this [...]

Ever seen a master of their craft? Ever witness decades of experience pour out of a true expert? If you were sitting there next to me in Las Vegas at the Humor Boot Camp© you would have seen my chin drop as we watched Judy Carter, author of The Comedy Bible, work her magic. She [...]