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
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
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
Article Summary: By a show of hands, who likes public speaking? A few hands go up. OK, who likes attending a PowerPoint presentation? Again, a few of you. Both…
Ira KoretskyAugust 23, 2008
Your unconscious database — your authentic voice — is much more influential than you think. Brain researchers estimate that your unconscious database outweighs the conscious on an order exceeding 10 million to one. This database is the source of your hidden, natural genius. In other words, a part of you is much smarter than you are. The wise people regularly consult that smarter part.
On my United Airlines flight to London, Heathrow recently, I met Hope, one of the nicest flight attendants. I was leaving for my upcoming training workshops/technical assistance training in Armenia,…
Ira KoretskyJuly 23, 2008
Did you hear that The International Astronomical Union (IAU) declared Pluto a non-planet? They coined a new planet type, the "plutoid." That means, our solar system is now 8 planets…
Ira KoretskyJune 25, 2008
Article Summary: By a show of hands, who likes public speaking? A few hands go up. OK, who likes attending a PowerPoint presentation? Again, a few of you. Both responses…
Ira KoretskyJune 7, 2008
Article Summary: Body language can speak volumes when telling your business story. How you stand, hold your head, place your arms and direct your gaze are all part of the…
Ira KoretskyMay 26, 2008