Luck is Where Preparation Meets Opportunity
Like so many people, a coach had a huge impact on my life. For me that person was Todd Alles, the head football coach at Dublin during my high school years. Among the many things he said that stuck with me was this – “Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.” Whether or not we want […]
Fake Influence – It’s Manipulation
No doubt you’re familiar with the term fake news. Faking it isn’t limited to the news. Fake influence is a real thing, it’s growing and it hurts everyone. Would you loan money to someone you believed had a big bank account? It’s probably a sound business decision to do so because you assume they have […]
The Madness of People – Our Irrational Selves
“I can calculate the motion of the heavenly bodies, but not the madness of people.” – Sir Isaac Newton I came across this quote while reading Robert Greene’s latest book, The Laws of Human Nature. Greene has authored many books including The 48 Laws of Power and The 33 Strategies of War. All are excellent reads […]
Influence PEOPLE: The Book – Mental Shortcuts
As I’ve transitioned from corporate America to Influence PEOPLE much of my time has been spent finishing a book I started years ago. Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical should be available online by the end of June. To start building anticipation I will share some excerpts in the […]
Just Don’t Do It!
I’ve no doubt you’re familiar with Nike’s famous slogan Just Do It! As someone who spends most of his time communicating through keynote presentations, training, coaching and consulting, sometimes the best advice is Just Don’t Do It! When I attend conferences and workshops, in addition to learning new information, I pay close attention to the presenters. […]
