Make Your Next Presentation Your Best Ever
Over the last couple of months, I’ve given nearly a dozen keynote and breakout presentations. It’s been great to be back in the saddle, especially with the in-person events. Almost without exception, each time I do a presentation I feel it was the best I’ve ever given. I also believe this; each one going forward […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
“Should I Stay or Should I Go” is a classic punk rock song by The Clash from the early 1980s. The song is more than 40 years old now, but the following section had me reflecting on our current culture: Should I stay or should I go now? Should I stay or should I go […]
Is Anything Ever Really Lost?
I recently listened to Adam Grant interview Allyson Felix on his Work Life podcast. Allyson is the most decorated American Olympic track & field athlete of all time – male or female. She participated in five Olympic games starting at age 18 in 2004 and competed for the final time in 2021 at the age […]
When Civility Goes So Does Conversation
Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk recently announced his intention to move Tesla’s headquarters from California to Texas. When asked if it had anything to do with an article, “Tesla Moved its HQ to Texas Following Explicit Offer from California Assemblywoman,” his response was, “Exactly.” Lorena Gonzalez, the assemblywoman in question, tweeted “F*ck Elon Musk,” […]
Will You Listen for a Change?
“Will you listen for a change?” That phrase can be interpreted several ways depending on who it is talking, the tone of voice, the situation, history between the people, etc. In this instance, I don’t mean it in some angry, “You never listen to me,” way. No, my intention is this; sometimes a willingness to […]
