As I was working on my social media lecture for my communication class at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, I remembered a fun…
Ira KoretskySeptember 16, 2020
It's 8am. You just arrived at your conference. You make a bee-line for your necessary morning jolt of java. As you are stirring in your sugar, Jenna, next to you,…
Ira KoretskyJune 5, 2019
I have a good friend, Bob, who is a Realtor. I met Bob about 20 years ago. A mutual friend referred me to him. At the time of meeting Bob, I…
Duane BaileyApril 23, 2019
How much do you self-reflect? As an organization and as an individual? At The Chief Storyteller®, we firmly believe both are necessary for growth and success. What can we do…
Ira KoretskyJanuary 9, 2019
Yesterday was appliance day shopping. My wife, daughter, and I went to five stores comparing and contrasting refrigerators. Around lunch time, we headed to our nearest Lowe's Home Improvement. After…
Ira KoretskyNovember 23, 2018
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 to visit your…
Dave MichaelsAugust 22, 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
Just the other day I went to Bagels n' Grinds for a breakfast meeting to catch up with one of my clients. After ordering my bagel and egg sandwich, the…
Ira KoretskyJuly 2, 2018