My TED Talk is Online!
In November 2019, I was selected to speak at the TEDx New Albany event. Giving a TED Talk was something I’d aspired to for nearly a decade, so I was elated to finally have an opportunity! After hundreds of hours of practice, I felt like a racehorse in the gate waiting for the Kentucky Derby […]
Psychological Tips to Overcome Procrastination
I meant to start my weekly blog post late last week but here I am, Monday morning and I’m just getting started. The irony is, I’m writing about procrastination. In my defense, I’ve been busier than normal. I was in Denver last week for work, then Jane’s birthday was this weekend. However, the bigger issue […]
ChatGPT – A Comparison of Writing
Several weeks ago, I wrote an article on The Ethics of ChatGPT. I questioned whether or not it would be ethical for someone to use the tool to write an article and then take credit for it. My conclusion was that writers should add a disclaimer: Written by ChatGPT. Written in conjunction with ChatGPT. Written […]
5 Common Sales Mistakes and Ways to Avoid Them
Jane wants to get a new car. Although she has a very nice car, she wants an SUV. That’s because she used to drive an SUV and loved it. She enjoyed the convenience of getting her golf clubs out of it as well as the ability to load it up with flowers, mulch, and other […]
Sometimes I’m the One I Need to Influence
I usually write about ways you can ethically influence people. That is, how you can pre-suade and persuade others. However, sometimes I’m the one I need to influence. I think you’ll find that sometimes you’re the person you need to influence too. Recently, I had coffee with a friend who was also a former coworker. […]
