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 [...]
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 [...]
Do you like the feeling you get when someone fondly remembers something you did for them years ago? Maybe it was a generous act of kindness, a compliment or perhaps it was a story you told in a presentation. Ever wonder what it was that made it so memorable in the person’s mind? It could [...]
Do you remember a time when you tried something new – and failed? Remember when you tried something new – and it worked? What was the difference? Did you make different decisions? Come in with a different mindset? Do you approach new challenges the same way? Ever learn a ‘life lesson’ you didn’t see coming? [...]
