One of the most common questions/statements we receive about storytelling is, "I just don't know where to begin." Choosing the right story, turning it into an engaging experience, and practicing…
"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). 2015 is Year of the…
Since 2011, I have been sharing The Chief Storyteller®'s Top 50 Communication Mantras. I have become more reflective and contemplative in December and January. One thing I like to do is…
Everyone at The Chief Storyteller® wishes you a healthy, safe, and relaxing holiday season. A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself. - James Douglas "Jim"…
In an earlier blog post (Is Email in Your Marketing Mix), you may recall my mentioning the findings of a recent e-commerce study by predictive analytics firm Custora. It was…
If you're like me, you suffer from email overload. Multiple email accounts (I have 4) across multiple devices (I have 5, including an iPad and an iPhone) and not enough…
When was the last time you updated your LinkedIn profile? Do you even have a LinkedIn profile? A LinkedIn profile is a great way to tell others about your personal…
On one of my military-focused LinkedIn Groups, Army Veterans, someone recently posted this question, "Can anyone recommend a good military to civilian resume writing service?" For professionals who have spent a…
In this blog series, "Wisdom from," we look to successful leaders around the world, past and present, to see what insights they can share with us to make us better…
Epanalepsis is a Figure of Speech for improving Emphasis & Impact. It is part of a series on figures of speech and rhetoric. I share them as the English language…