Avoid The Word “Believe” – Reduces Your Effectiveness
I'm sure many of you are following closely the presidential race. I am particularly interested in how the candidates communicate with words, body language, messaging, and of course stories. The…
The Power of a Wave, from an 8 year-old
My GPS took me through a few residential streets to get to an appointment at a local coffee shop this afternoon. As I was driving, I noticed quite a few…
Ira KoretskyOctober 9, 2008
A Bad Joke could and Likely will Cause Social Harm
Larry sent me a link to a recent article on The Telegraph in the UK, "Four in ten people laugh at bad jokes, scientists find." Dr. Nancy Bell, study author…
Ira KoretskySeptember 10, 2008
If You Always Tell the Truth, You Will Never Have to Remember What You Said
Today, was part two of a workshop series on messaging, communication, and storytelling for the Entrepreneur Center @NVTC (Northern Virginia Technology Council). Part one was a week ago. I co-presented…
Ira KoretskySeptember 10, 2008
It’s All About Them – Simplifying Your Message
Today, was part two of a workshop series on messaging, communication, and storytelling for the Entrepreneur Center @NVTC (Northern Virginia Technology Council). Part one was a week ago. One gentleman,…
Ira KoretskySeptember 10, 2008
Get Me Some #$%^& Coffee – Paul’s Story
This is a story, actually a horrible story that helped define a young man's actions for decades. Today, Paul's message, "Treat Everyone with Respect." Here's his story. In 1984, I…
Ira KoretskyAugust 23, 2008
