I was on the Harvard Business Review (HBR) website reading an article on leadership. The fun and also illustrative image below first caught my eye. Then the article title grabbed…
Ira KoretskyJune 27, 2019
As we do around this time every year, we look book at our successes and what we could have done differently. Part of this reflection is to look at our…
Ira KoretskyJanuary 9, 2019
The adage, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” is true every moment. It is especially relevant when you are sending out email. While surprising in…
Dave MichaelsAugust 22, 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
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
When I was an undergraduate marketing student at Fairfield University, my English professor would remind us of this simple admonition: "Can't spell, can't sell." I didn't appreciate the power of…
Duane BaileyJune 25, 2018
How well do you inspire others? Do the people on your team consistently exceed your expectations? Or do you wish there was a way you could simply get them to…
Duane BaileyJune 4, 2018
If you are a Flickr or SmugMug user, look in your inbox for this email... --- We’re excited to announce that Flickr has agreed to be acquired by SmugMug, the…
Ira KoretskyApril 24, 2018
