Imagine you are delivering your standard one-hour presentation. This is what you would expect from your audience: Understand most of what you say, very quickly Appreciate your humor Not think…
In the two study's below, Charles Spence, PhD, Professor of Experimental Psychology, was a co-author. He wrote, "People's perception is typically dominated by what their eyes see." As such, when…
Humor is a controversial subject. Most public speaking experts suggest avoiding humor. We couldn't disagree more! The undeniable fact is... worldwide, people love to laugh. So…why can’t we include humor?…
Friend and colleague Jim Schleckser, writes some great CEO and executive communication-focused articles. I really liked this one and thought to share it. At the end are some links for…
Follow my logic to appreciate why practice is an absolute to being successful. Let's use driving a car as our example. For comparison, let's use the Automobile Manufacturer's average of…
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…
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…
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…
I've known Sarah for several years through my membership in the American Marketing Association's Executive Circle. She has some really great content, ideas, programs, and services all around innovation. In…
Backstory: I had the honor and pleasure of doing a Storytelling for Sales keynote program for the National Wood Pallet and Container Association annual conference (NWPCA). I have known Brent,…