When I read that Simon Cowell, the well-known judge of American Idol, just had a baby daughter, it made me reflect on the talents he has ushered into the world. One of my favorites is Susan Boyle. Remember her? She’s… Read More »Executive Presence: Look the Part: The Camera is Always On
What do you do when, as a product director, your brand is losing share to a new competitor, your colleagues and bosses know that your formerly successful product is being knocked off the shelf by a new technology, and it’s… Read More »Business Presentations: Stay Positive
Research shows that when people need help getting a job done, they’ll choose a congenial colleague over a more capable one. This tendency has big implications for every organization–and for everyone who seeks to be persuasive as a presenter. When… Read More »Persuasiveness: The Power of Personality
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Karate masters, when breaking boards, aim not at the board, but six inches below it. After all, they’re chopping through the board, not on it. Professional golfers, when putting, aim six inches beyond the cup. After all, what percentage of putts that… Read More »Try the impossible to achieve the unusual