Since first posting our list of the top 50 business storytelling and communication mantras in 2011, the list has stayed the same. The team saw no reason to change them…
Ira KoretskyJanuary 10, 2018
Here's a great quote from American humorist (along with the one on the stamp), Will Rogers, “People’s minds are changed through observation and not through argument.” If you’re selling (and,…
Dave MichaelsAugust 8, 2017
Elmer Wheeler said, “Your first 10 words are more important than your next 10,000. In fact, if your first 10 words aren't the right words, you won't have a chance…
Ira KoretskyJanuary 23, 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
Wishing all of the veterans and active duty service members a happy and healthy Veterans Day. For me, it all started in college in Army ROTC at Syracuse University. Four…
Ira KoretskyNovember 11, 2016
What a fantastic experience! Thank you to everyone at the Department of Energy's Small Office of Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and the event team. From a professional speaker's perspective, the…
Ira KoretskyMay 24, 2016
I'm honored to be delivering the opening keynote for the 15th Annual Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Forum & Expo in Atlanta May 23 to 25. "AWAKEN THE STORYTELLING…
Ira KoretskyApril 6, 2016
Reducing jargon and sentence/word complexity are key to enhancing engagement with your stakeholders. Polish-born British novelist, Joseph Conrad said, “He who wants to persuade should put his trust not in the…
Ira KoretskyJanuary 27, 2016
I have been sharing The Chief Storyteller®'s top 50 business storytelling and communication mantras for quite a few years now. Some folks have told me in person or through email…
Ira KoretskyJanuary 6, 2016