Obamacare, Abortion, Gay Marriage and Christmas aren’t going away

This post is going to upset some people and that’s okay because we’re all entitled to our opinion. What I’m going to share is my opinion but it’s rooted in the psychology of persuasion. Obamacare, abortion, gay marriage and Christmas aren’t going away anytime soon. It seems as though each of these cause intense debate […]

A Call to Lay Down Your Weapons of Influence

In America there’s a debate raging and millions of people are lining up on opposite sides of the issue. The debate has to do with constitutional rights vs. public safety. You probably know I’m talking about the gun control issue that’s come to the forefront of national attention after the Sandy Hook tragedy last year. […]

Good Advice or Not – Expect the Worst and You’ll Never be Disappointed?

  Last year I traveled a lot and this year I have even more scheduled. Fortunately I enjoy it so it’s not a burden. I knew I must have been on the road a good bit last year, though, because each time I saw co-workers or friends they’d make comments like “world traveler” or “where […]

Don’t take it Personal. It’s Just Business.

“Taken” is a movie that tells the story of a young girl who goes to Europe with a friend and is kidnapped. She’s sold into the sex slave trade but fortunately for her, and unfortunately for the bad guys, her father, played by Liam Neeson, is a badass ex-CIA type who is used to solving […]

Influencers from Around the World – How NOT to Sell a Dishwasher

  This week you’ll read a funny story about how not to sell. It comes to us all the way from Italy and is based on the real life experience of Marco Germani. Marco has written guest posts for me for about three years now. I think you’ll see humor in his situation and the […]