You Haven’t Given Me A Gift, You’ve Given Me An Obligation
Across much of the world, it’s the holiday season and for many people the biggest holiday of them all is Christmas. Some celebrate Christmas as the season of joy and peace. For others, it’s the season of love. For most it’s the celebration of the birth of Jesus. A huge part of the modern celebration […]
The Vacation Bathing Suit Revisited!
The Original Story: Reverse Psychology and the Bathing Suit Early on in my blog, I wrote a piece called “Reverse Psychology and the Vacation Bathing Suit” and people found it to be quite funny. In fact, when I tell the story during training classes I always get lots of laughs. Many years ago, I tricked […]
The Most Influential Holiday Gifts You Can Give 😊
I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you’re a go-getter, you may already be getting ready to celebrate another holiday – Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanza, or Festivus 😊 – so it’s a good bet you’ll be exchanging gifts with friends and family. I’m sure you want those important people in your […]
Why Black Friday Makes Us Irrational (And How to Shop Smarter)
Why Does Black Friday Make Us Crazy? Black Friday—the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season is days away. You’ve probably seen the videos: doors flung open as shoppers rush in, some even jostling for position like big time wrestlers. Why do otherwise “rational” people brave the chaos, endure early morning alarms (4 am), and […]
Don’t Ask to Pick My Brain – Hire Me!
Let’s get right to the point: Don’t ask to pick my brain. Hire me. If you’re a consultant, coach, or in any field where advice is your product, you’ve probably heard requests like “Can I pick your brain?” or “Can we hop on a quick call? I’d love your thoughts.” It sounds innocent, even flattering, […]
