I grew up in a family of academia. My father was a professor and my two older brothers went on to become professors as well. While I appreciated the books, music, and culture that come with this world, I distinctly remember being drawn to the idea of Wall Street after seeing the New York Stock […]
Over the years, I became a mountaineer, climbing peaks across the globe. When I descended Mount Kilimanjaro in 2004, it hit me like a lightning bolt: mountain climbing is a metaphor for people’s careers. Both require the same core steps in order to succeed: Set a goal Take one step at a time—no shortcuts to […]
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_video src=”https://vimeo.com/255779664″ image_src=”//i.vimeocdn.com/video/632494268_960.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.75″ /][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid” module_alignment=”left” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.75″] Your mirror neurons have power. People are looking at you before you’ve even said a word. What’s the vibe you’re giving? Are you smiling? Are you miserable? Whatever it is, if you’re stressed, people will pick […]
When we hear, “public speaking,” we often think of speeches and/or presentations given to a larger group of people. While this is public speaking, so are the one-on-one interactions you have in weekly team meetings, with your boss, or at networking events. The same ten commandments that are applicable to larger speeches are applicable in […]
We have all had bosses, currently have bosses, and are even bosses today. This title/capacity doesn’t always have a positive connotation; in fact, many are quick to rattle off everything that is horrible about their boss. We’ve all had one—or more—of this kind of boss: the kind that makes you wish you didn’t have to […]
What is it about lists? We love them. Any marketer will tell you, lists are key to creating compelling content. Make a “Top List of…” anything, and people will read it! Perhaps it’s the compartmentalized information—this notion that you won’t have to work too hard to get the best snippets of information. Whatever it is, […]
Is there really a difference between the corporate world and the academic world? The answer is a definite, “yes.” The academic and corporate worlds often seem as different as night and day. Academics are questioning by nature, and they crave research—sometimes drilling down to the sub-atomic level. The corporate world, on the other hand, wants […]
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_video src=”https://vimeo.com/250214906″ image_src=”//i.vimeocdn.com/video/676248119_960.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.75″ /][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid” _builder_version=”3.0.75″] There is always someone who knows better than you what you meant. It happens all the time. We say something and we think we know what we are saying, and yet the interpretation is something different. Would you agree? Consider this example: You’ve […]
Since the dawn of time, humans have used eye contact as a powerful nonverbal tool to connect to each other. Along with the handshake, eye contact is a key trust indicator in any human interaction. On the stage however, you don’t have the luxury of shaking hands with the audience. What’s left? Your eyes. It […]
Those familiar with my coaching/teaching approach know that I use mountaineering as a metaphor for the way we climb the corporate ladder. In both mountaineering and in our careers, we set goals, take one step at a time, and collaborate our way to the top. With each climb we bring our own ability, motivation, and […]
When you hear the word “improv,” you more than likely think of Saturday Night Live, your local improv theater, or about any number of comedians. You think humor. Improv is a fundamental part of comedy because, like great comedic moments, it is spontaneous and unplanned—you’re dealing with the unknown within humorous parameters. The thing is, […]
I’m certain your parents stressed the importance of manners as you grew up—at least the basics such as “please” and “thank you.” It’s surprising to me however, how many manners we don’t learn as we grow older, and how many faux pas are made in day-to-day business interactions. Many of these mistakes are made without […]
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_video src=”https://vimeo.com/247002525″ image_src=”//i.vimeocdn.com/video/672127060_960.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.75″ /][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid” _builder_version=”3.0.75″] There is nothing inspirational about telling someone about your app. What is inspirational is, “I can solve your problem,” “I can help your child,” “I can fix your car.” Now that’s something else! Because often times when we go to […]
Since most Americans speak at a rate of about 125 words per minute, the majority of the words you say will be forgotten. If all goes well, people will remember some key themes, or something you said that spoke directly to them—something that resonates. However, one thing is certain when you stand and deliver a […]
When I wrote A Climb to the Top, the Ten Commandments of Great Communicators was meant as a framework for how we communicate. No matter your audience, whether it’s one-on-one, a small group, or a huge crowd, it doesn’t matter—the principles are the same. The skills and methods introduced in the Ten Commandments of Great […]
If you’re an entrepreneur, or even someone approaching your corporate job with an entrepreneurial spirit, you’re looking to build something—a product, an idea. Whatever it is that you are building, if you’re not “selling” it, you won’t go anywhere with it. When I joined Bloomberg, it had 190 employees, with revenues of 70 million. By […]
Walking out in front of a large group, standing up and speaking to the room, entering your boss’s office, or any variation of these speaking experiences takes courage. It’s you against whomever is listening—or at least that’s how it feels. It takes vulnerability, confidence, and belief in what you have to say. Speaking to an […]
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.75″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_video src=”https://vimeo.com/241916286″ image_src=”//i.vimeocdn.com/video/665636366_960.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.75″ /][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid” _builder_version=”3.0.75″] Here you are in your entrepreneurial spirit! I don’t know what you’re building, but I do know that if you are not selling it, you’re not going anywhere. When I joined Bloomberg it had 198 employees and revenues of […]
We all have a story to tell. Here, I talk to leaders, executives, and business professionals about their story and journey to becoming great communicators. In this installment I speak with Dr. Bob, founder of Ethos Executive Networking Group, executive coach, and speaker. Can you recall the first time you needed to speak publicly in front […]
As a public speaker, John had done the work. His speech was edited and revised, edited and revised. There wasn’t a punctuation out of place, and every word was carefully chosen to drive maximum impact. He made sure to include a few jokes, pauses, moments of levity. The speech was perfect. John was ready and […]
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