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Walter Bettinger, CEO, Charles Schwab – Dottie Story

Recently I read a great interview in the New York Times, You’ve Got to Open Up to Move Up. The NYT interviewed Walter Bettinger II, President and Chief Executive Officer,…

Ira KoretskyMarch 9, 2016

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Phobias – A Big List

During a recent workshop, a person confided in me he had a phobia of public speaking. He had A LOT of anxiety over public speaking that he would almost certainly…

Ira KoretskyMarch 2, 2016

If you don’t use your voice, there’s someone waiting behind you who will.

Katrina 'Kat' Cole | COO, Focus Brands; Former president Cinnabon

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Gong Xi Fa Cai 2016 – Year of the Monkey – Happy Lunar New Year

"Happiness and prosperity," is a common phrase when wishing someone a Happy Lunar New Year. In Chinese you would say, 恭喜發財 or Gōngxǐ fācái (pronunciation). 2016 is Year of the…

Ira KoretskyFebruary 8, 2016

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Tip – Just Say “No!” to the Podium

Have you ever seen a stage without a podium? Likely not. And like most moths drawn to the light, most speakers are drawn to the podium. As speakers, facilitators, trainers,…

Ira KoretskyFebruary 1, 2016

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Did You Know? The Difference Between a Podium and a Lectern

Every blue moon I hear someone say "lectern." I know what he means as I have heard it before. I know he is correct. Still, I don't use it. Rather,…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 29, 2016

He who wants to persuade should put his trust not in the right argument, but in the right word.

Joseph Conrad | Polish-British writer, novelist | 1857 - 1924

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Write to the 10th Grade Level to [Dramatically] Improve Audience Engagement

Reducing jargon and sentence/word complexity are key to enhancing engagement with your stakeholders. Polish-born British novelist, Joseph Conrad said, “He who wants to persuade should put his trust not in the…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 27, 2016

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50 Communication Mantras to Live By 2016

I have been sharing The Chief Storyteller®'s Top 50 Communication Mantras for quite a few years now. Some folks have told me in person or through email there are always…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 6, 2016

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Happy New Year 2016

Everyone at The Chief Storyteller® wishes you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season. Beautiful fireworks bounce in the sky over Banghok, Thailand. Say Happy New Year in…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 1, 2016

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Walter Bettinger, CEO, Charles Schwab – Dottie Story

Phobias – A Big List

If you don’t use your voice, there’s someone waiting behind you who will.

Gong Xi Fa Cai 2016 – Year of the Monkey – Happy Lunar New Year

Tip – Just Say “No!” to the Podium

Did You Know? The Difference Between a Podium and a Lectern

He who wants to persuade should put his trust not in the right argument, but in the right word.

Write to the 10th Grade Level to [Dramatically] Improve Audience Engagement

Happy New Year 2016

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