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
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
It seems like just yesterday, I was at the Black Panther opening. And just like with Black Panther, I woke up excited to watch Avengers: Infinity War. I purchased my…
Ira KoretskyApril 27, 2018
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
About 10 years ago, I went to an African music and storytelling night. The host explained "Griot," pronounced Gree-oh, is a West African word that describes a very important person…
Ira KoretskyMarch 20, 2018
Last night, I had the honor of presenting my Storytelling for Leaders/Leaders to the Power of Story program (see description below) to the Monte Jade membership. This was my third…
Ira KoretskyFebruary 22, 2018
I woke up very excited. I purchased my ticket weeks in advance. Today, opening day, I was going to see Black Panther. It was a blend of fun action, solid character…
Ira KoretskyFebruary 16, 2018
Want a good way of creating drama and adding suspense to your stories? Set near-impossible goals. As an example, imagine you are in the movie theater watching Raiders of the…
Ira KoretskyFebruary 5, 2018
I can still remember the poster I saw last year on the wall of the gym, alongside the basketball court. It featured a quote by Dennis and Wendy Mannering that…
Duane BaileyJanuary 23, 2018