Why Don’t More People Help at Work?
On the job, are you in a culture where coworkers help one another? If not, then your organization may be making a critical mistake because people should want to help [...]
Mar, 16
2015
Mar, 9
2015
Making Decisions: Decoding the Promise of Success
One of the hardest decisions you may make will be about the potential promise of success from an irresistible offer. These opportunities often fall into the category of having you [...]
Mar, 2
2015
Team Building: Great Teams are Not Built Through Email
As a leader, if your goal is team building, then you may want to let go of the computer mouse, especially when it comes to email. This is a popular [...]
Feb, 23
2015
3 Lessons from the Space Shuttle Atlantis
The Space Shuttle Atlantis is the popular showcase exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center. It's presented in a very dynamic fashion and I encourage you to check it out if [...]
Feb, 16
2015
“Use the Shotgun” and Other Communication Breakdowns
Saying to, "Use the shotgun on someone," might sound like a violent phrase but if you know the context, you'll think differently. It's one example of how internal, company jargon [...]
Feb, 9
2015
Too Much of the Same
Too much of the same is a quality that most businesses would deny having. To the outside world, it's very obvious. Here's the bad news: Too much sameness is bad [...]
Feb, 2
2015
Here’s Why Your Cold Calls Fail
Poor cold calls hurt everyone's ability to sell. Cold calls are an important tool for companies getting their product or service into new markets. But when they are done wrong, [...]
Jan, 25
2015
Communication Skills and The Post-It Note Principle
Much of what you need to know about effective communication can be explained by the Post-It Note Principle. This all goes back to my days as a TV Reporter, when [...]
Jan, 19
2015
Do You Need a Field Trip?
Do you remember field trips? For school children and teachers, field trips represent a chance to get out of the classroom and learn something new. You might see how cows [...]
Jan, 12
2015
The Story Behind the Video & How It Can Change You
Recently I posted a video of the Magic Fountain of Montju?c, which is found in Barcelona, Spain. A few people have asked me about the clip and there's actually an [...]