Learning To Read A Room, Part 1

In business meetings, reading a room is important. It helps you figure out how to get buy-in and get things done.

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I Want to Pick Your Brain

It’s wise to seek counsel and learn from successful business professionals but if you want to experience the tangible and intangible benefits of experience, you have to start logging those hours. Enjoy the journey!

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What I Learned From Accidentally Running 10 Miles

Stop listening to your mental talk and tune in to the physical. You have a mouth, a voice and information to share. You have a right to be speaking to this audience. You have prepared.

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Wheel of Fortune gets it wrong

I love the WHEEL, but recently it was wrong. Back in December, a contestant on WHEEL OF FORTUNE was presented with the puzzle “SE_EN S_ _NS A-S_ _MM _NG” under the clue “Living Things.” The contestant, Renee, correctly guessed “Seven Swans A-Swimming.”  She pronounced the phrase as “Seven Swans A-Swimmin” to which Sajak responded “no” [...]

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In Phone Conversation, Just Shut Up

Being a good listener doesn’t always make the other person listen to you, but it assures a better communication outcome and it’s the right thing to do.

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