This is not an article about sexuality. It is an article about influence. Would you like to influence people more than you are now? This week I was listing to one of my favorite pastors, Vince. He gave a powerful message on influence through intimacy. As my mind often does, it shifted to my coaching [...]
Have you seen the TV commercial with James Dyson promoting his bagless vacuum? Is your presentation like his vacuum? How about your life? It may be more like one than you think. With the new year just beginning and new goals being set, I have one important question for you, but first let me explain. [...]
Did you spend any time this holiday with any negative people? Are you related to any of them? Do you think your mood affected them? Did their perspective affect theirs? We’re often influenced by our environment, while at the same time we “are” the environment of others. The point of this article has nothing to [...]
Who doesn’t want to tell better stories? I know I do. I’m always looking for new secrets. In my years of studying the masters I have gained amazing insights. As far as story telling is concerned no lesson has been more helpful than this one. Whether you are telling a simple story to a friend [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
