Jeffrey Hayzlett (personal site) was the keynote speaker at a Vistage Summit I attended. I really loved his "Be a Clock Changer" story. After his keynote presentation, I waited patiently…
Ira KoretskyAugust 15, 2018
I received the following reference request from a student. I teach public speaking, communication, and storytelling as an adjunct at the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business.…
Ira KoretskyAugust 8, 2018
This story, the story of The Red Convertible, is one of my favorites. It is from one of my students, Rohan. I'm an adjunct professor at the Robert H. Smith…
Ira KoretskyJuly 25, 2018
With one of our newer clients, I was talking about the importance of a compelling and inspiring elevator speech or elevator pitch. Brian is the SVP of sales and his…
Ira KoretskyJuly 17, 2018
Anxious is a word all too often misused. You’ll hear people, whether in the workplace or socializing, saying, “I’m anxious to meet Julie.” Or “I’m anxious to tell you about…
Ira KoretskyJuly 16, 2018
"Tom, Would You Like to Help this Gentleman?" with gentleman referring to me. Can you believe, "Not Really," was his response. The story below... PART 1: BRAND NEW CAR My…
Ira KoretskyJuly 11, 2018
Happy July 4th from your friends at The Chief Storyteller®. Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. - Abraham Lincoln |…
Ira KoretskyJuly 4, 2018