Misinformation, Censorship, and Big Tech
Discussions about misinformation, censorship, and big tech social media platforms have been prominent in the news lately. The convergence of the six-month anniversary of the January 6th Capitol insurrection, ongoing debates about the origins of Covid-19 in the Senate, and the Biden administration’s failure to reach the stated goal for national vaccination all play into […]
Even Superheroes Need the Power of Persuasion
When I thought about this week’s blog post I felt I’d run dry. I’ve been writing weekly for more than a dozen years. That’s a long time and it’s not always easy to come up with fresh ideas to write about. No matter how much I pondered topics over the weekend, nothing jumped out. Then, […]
What’s Your Superpower to Change the World?
I’ve been a guest on more than 100 podcast episodes over the last few years. I enjoy podcasts for several reasons. First, they are a great opportunity to reach new audiences around the world. Second, the conversations give me a chance to work on my speaking skills and messaging. Last but not least, I’ve met […]
Quarterly Newsletter
In my last quarterly newsletter I wrote, “If all goes well we might feel like life is closing in on ‘normal’ by summer.” Thankfully that seems to be the case in nearly all parts of the country. I hope the second quarter was good for you on a professional and personal level. That was certainly […]
Was it Good Fortune, an Opportunity Seized, or Both?
If you’ve followed my blog for very long or have read Influence PEOPLE or Persuasive Selling then no doubt you’ve seen my use of this quote, “Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.” For most of my life I attributed the saying to my high school football coach Todd Alles. A few years ago, a friend […]
