3 Steps to Captivate Listeners with Stories

3 Steps to Captivate Listeners with Stories

I was sitting in my place of worship with my girlfriend, who has a five-year-old son, Zachary. Zachary, like any 5-year-old, loves to talk. However, he has no volume or filter control when he needs it the most. We're getting to the sermon portion, and Zachary decides...
Ditch Meeting Madness

Ditch Meeting Madness

No longer do we collectively gather in a conference room engaging face-to-face. Now, meetings are a collection of online and in-person attendees consuming and deciphering information at lightning speed. Meetings require engagement and interaction to make an impact....
Clear Calls to Action

Clear Calls to Action

Too many professionals lack the courage to state their desire with clear calls to action. They leave conversations without an obvious next step. I’m not just talking to sales professionals who want to close a deal. I’m talking to every leader who requires their team...
Discipline Creates Freedom

Discipline Creates Freedom

Think back to when you first learned to drive a car. You may have been nervous or uncertain. It felt uncomfortable and maybe even a little scary. You had to think about every control, dial, peddle and movement. In no way were you prepared or skilled enough to...
Identify The Why

Identify The Why

How many times have you heard a facilitator start off a meeting by saying “We are here to talk about…” It’s in that moment the speaker invites listeners to check out. You already know what the purpose of the meeting is, you accepted the invitation, after all!...
Actions Speak Louder

Actions Speak Louder

Corporate America is experiencing a leadership crisis. The communication gap between bosses and employees is widening as trust diminishes. It begs the question of why? The answer may be simple. Few things erode trust and respect like actions and words that don't...