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Ride Space Mountain. It Won’t Kill You – Story Example

Ride Space Mountain is another of my favorite stories is from one of my students, Mary, at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. I…

Ira KoretskyApril 5, 2017

executives in meeting sitting at the table, senior executive standing and smiling, a story about process issues

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Next Time, Ask Tanya – Story

A short time ago, I was honored to be chosen as the keynote speaker for the Training Officer's Consortium (TOC) annual conference. While attending one of the TOC events, I…

Guest AuthorApril 5, 2017

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Don’t Stay in Bed – Story

Here is a story from my friend and colleague Greg. He has had the unfortunate diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. When we would meet, he would tell bits and pieces of…

Ira KoretskyOctober 5, 2016

screen capture of jeff hoffman delivering his Power of Wonder TEDx talk in Wall Street

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Jeff Hoffman, Power of Wonder, Opening Story

Here's how you should tell a business story. It comes from a TEDx Talk from Jeff Hoffman (see below for the video). I was first introduced to Jeff at an…

Ira KoretskyJuly 12, 2016

jamie notter in a suit jacket and formal shirt, looking confident, tells a story of the last orange, about conflict resolution

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The Last Orange – A Story of Conflict Resolution, Story

I give a LOT of presentations about conflict resolution and negotiation, and I’ve learned that the best way to teach some of the most important principles is by telling a…

Guest AuthorJuly 12, 2016

jim young marriott vp on stage, suit and tie, accepting his new role as chairman of the board

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How to Give an Acceptance Speech – Jim Young Marriott

I'm an active member of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce here in Maryland, right outside the Washington, DC area. Every year a new Chairman of the Board is sworn in…

Ira KoretskyJune 9, 2016

picture of walter bettinger, ceo of charles schwab, telling his college days story of dottie

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Walter Bettinger, CEO, Charles Schwab – Dottie Story

Recently I read a great interview in the New York Times, You’ve Got to Open Up to Move Up. The NYT interviewed Walter Bettinger II, President and Chief Executive Officer,…

Ira KoretskyMarch 9, 2016

admiral william mcraven delivering inspiring speech to west point class of 2015 on 500th night, future officers of US Army

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A Sailor’s Perspective on the U.S. Army, Inspiring Speech from Admiral William H. McRaven

"The U.S. Military Academy Class of 2015 gathered inside Washington Hall January 18, 2014 with invited guests and academy leaders to celebrate 500th Night. The night recognizes the milestone for…

Ira KoretskyAugust 8, 2014

delicious, scrumptious looking slice of chocolate cake with mint leaves for dessert

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Winner Buys Dessert – A Story About Experiences

I try to have dinner monthly with two of my good friends, Jeff and Walter. For tonight's restaurant, we picked this particular place in Washington, DC's Dupont Circle area because…

Ira KoretskyMarch 6, 2013

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Jeff Bezos, What Matters More than Your Talents, A Story of Kindness

I have seen Jeff Bezos speak on numerous occasions. He is always candid with his experiences, especially growing up with his brother Mark and growing up with his grandparents. In…

Ira KoretskySeptember 12, 2012

Story Examples

Ride Space Mountain. It Won’t Kill You – Story Example

Next Time, Ask Tanya – Story

Don’t Stay in Bed – Story

Jeff Hoffman, Power of Wonder, Opening Story

The Last Orange – A Story of Conflict Resolution, Story

How to Give an Acceptance Speech – Jim Young Marriott

Walter Bettinger, CEO, Charles Schwab – Dottie Story

A Sailor’s Perspective on the U.S. Army, Inspiring Speech from Admiral William H. McRaven

Winner Buys Dessert – A Story About Experiences

Jeff Bezos, What Matters More than Your Talents, A Story of Kindness

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