Make Your Own Sunshine
It’s Monday, and it’s not raining. In fact, we are having sunshine. It’s amazing what that does for one’s disposition! The question is – how do you create “sunshine” at work, even when the “weather” is gloomy? Here are 10 things that work for me: A good cup of coffee...
The Power of Videotaping
I have often been asked: How do you deal with big egos in a presentation skills program? How do ensure that the people you coach connect the dots? How do you measure improvement when training/coaching on presentation skills? My answer to all three questions is...
Increasing My Digital “Footprint” Via Social Media
How the world has changed! I have been part of a mastermind group of speakers for the past 12 ½ years – Master Speakers International (MSI). Our goal at meetings (three times a year) is to share ideas, best practices, and resources to expand our speaking...
Don’t Worry Be Happy
You know the expression, “You teach what you need to learn.”? Well, by nature, I am a positive person – always looking for the good in everybody and every situation … predicting a positive outcome. But, lately it’s gotten harder. A combination of business matters (due...
Risk Taking Leads to Reward
My Temple University School of Communications & Theater commencement speech was two weeks ago, but the message is still relevant – one I hope the graduates took it to heart. It applies to all of us. That is – you need to believe in yourself, and have the courage...
Be Open to All Possibilities
The third point from my keynote graduation speech at Temple University. If you haven’t been following my blog, last week I was the keynote graduation speaker for the School of Communications & Theater at Temple University. There were 675 graduates, and another...
Temple Commencement Address Part II: Sell Yourself & The Value You Bring
Graduation Time Lessons To Share
Have you ever given a graduation speech? It’s always been a goal of mine. This year, I received a call from the Dean of Temple University’s School of Communications and Theater – one of the largest colleges within Temple University – asking me to be their 2009...
My “Stimulus Package” Part Two: Focusing on Business
Last week, I talked about creating my own personal “Stimulus Package.” For this week’s blog, I’ve written about my business “stimulus” plans. Here are just a few of the things we are doing to stay afloat, without help from the government stimulus package: Making calls...
My Personal “Stimulus” Plan
Our government is still busy with its Stimulus Package. I certainly hope it kick starts the economy! As a small business owner, I am seeing no direct result. Hence, I have decided to create my own “stimulus package.” The goal is to stimulate myself to be even more...