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Terrapin Professional Network of Montgomery County – Storytelling for Leaders Program

Are you a Terp? Live in the Wash, DC area? Interesting in networking with fellow Terps and building your storytelling and public speaking skills? I am excited to be partnering…

Ira KoretskyJune 1, 2018

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Save Your First Starfish – Ignite Passion with a Good Story

I'd like to share an experience about one of my favorite stories, the Starfish Story. I was recently asked to assist with the launch of a new marketing initiative. It…

Duane BaileyMay 21, 2018

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Content is King in Social Media

All too often I hear my customers say, "I need to tweet more," or "I don't use Facebook enough," or "How do I get the most out of LinkedIn?" In…

Ira KoretskyMay 2, 2018

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The 6 Types of Power All Successful People Possess. Which One Do You Have? – Guest, Jim Schleckser

Friend and colleague Jim Schleckser, writes great articles for CXOs and executives. I really liked this one and thought to share it. Find more about the Inc. CEO Project here.…

Guest AuthorMay 1, 2018

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My Suggestions in Response to LinkedIn CEO’s Jeff Weiner Interview on CNBC Soft Skills Gap

A few days ago, Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn appeared on CNBC to share the major findings from LinkedIn's recent Skills Gap Analytics initiative. He tweeted and posted on LinkedIn…

Ira KoretskyApril 23, 2018

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The Power of Asking – How a 6’5″ Man Secured an Exit Row Seat

Here's a quick story about "asking." A very good friend, William, is seriously contemplating a summer trip to Europe. There are so many good reasons to go. Unfortunately, there is…

Ira KoretskyApril 16, 2018

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Master the Art of Active Listening

James Nathan Miller made an interesting observation some 50 years ago: “Conversation in the U.S. is a competitive exercise in which the first person to draw a breath is declared…

Ira KoretskyApril 9, 2018

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No is Yes in Disguise – Why No is Better than Yes

"No" often hides the door to "yes." This insight was shared to me many years ago by one of my mentors. And what he explained to me was that you…

Ira KoretskyApril 2, 2018

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Your Handshake Should Not be Noticeable. Ever.

At lunch yesterday, a good friend asked my advice about her handshake. Carol said, in the last month or so, she noticed people she met often commented something to the…

Ira KoretskyMarch 28, 2018

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Personalize Emails to Increase Your Success Rate

I recently received this LinkedIn note soliciting my attention and business. I thought to share it as it is an example of what not to do... Following the note, I…

Ira KoretskyMarch 15, 2018

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Terrapin Professional Network of Montgomery County – Storytelling for Leaders Program

Save Your First Starfish – Ignite Passion with a Good Story

The 6 Types of Power All Successful People Possess. Which One Do You Have? – Guest, Jim Schleckser

My Suggestions in Response to LinkedIn CEO’s Jeff Weiner Interview on CNBC Soft Skills Gap

The Power of Asking – How a 6’5″ Man Secured an Exit Row Seat

Master the Art of Active Listening

No is Yes in Disguise – Why No is Better than Yes

Your Handshake Should Not be Noticeable. Ever.

Personalize Emails to Increase Your Success Rate

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