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Nudge vs Push vs Shove – What’s the Best Way to Persuade?

One week ago, I sent my customer a list of three Better Tomorrow Message TM options. We were then going to meet a week later to select the preferred option.…

Ira KoretskyJuly 12, 2017

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[Invite] Workshop – Deliberate Networker

Looking forward to my workshop with the Society for International Development (SID) Washington, DC Chapter, which is the "largest and most active chapter of SID" (See below). My program will…

Ira KoretskyMarch 9, 2017

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Over 75 LinkedIn Tips for Everyone and for Job Seekers

Here's a total revision to of one of our more popular posts published a few years back (67 Tips for Using LinkedIn to Help You Find the Job You Want).…

Ira KoretskyMarch 8, 2017

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Avoid the Word “Strive” – Reduces Your Effectiveness

When we work with our clients to develop elevator pitches, mission statements, vision statements, and the like, we have them first develop a Better Tomorrow Message™ (BTM). The BTM™ is…

Ira KoretskyFebruary 6, 2017

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Grab Your Audience with a Great Quote

A quote is a great way to start your presentation as everyone loves them. A powerful quote is a great way to grab your audience's attention right away. Elmer Wheeler…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 23, 2017

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50 Communication Mantras to Live By 2017

We have a variety of templates and guides in the office. Guides for writing articles, blogs, marketing documents, tip guides--you name it. In 2011, nearly 10 years after starting The…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 11, 2017

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Just Be Nice with Your Words

Negative words, whether used on purpose or by accident, can have a big impact on your audience. Potentially, an impact you did not want or plan for. Imagine you are…

Ira KoretskyApril 20, 2016

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Mr. Right But – A Tragic Love Story of a Man Who Loved “But”

Here’s a tragic love story (read with a little sarcasm and satirical intent). One for the record books. During a client meeting, Jeremy* said the dreaded b-word, "but." A few…

Ira KoretskyMarch 23, 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

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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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Nudge vs Push vs Shove – What’s the Best Way to Persuade?

[Invite] Workshop – Deliberate Networker

Avoid the Word “Strive” – Reduces Your Effectiveness

Grab Your Audience with a Great Quote

Just Be Nice with Your Words

Mr. Right But – A Tragic Love Story of a Man Who Loved “But”

Phobias – A Big List

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