“Stories are the single most powerful weapon in a leader’s arsenal,” said psychologist Howard Gardner, developer of the ”Multiple Intelligences” theory of learning. I would challenge this statement, by saying, “They need to like you first, or it won’t really matter how good your story is.” I believe likeability and storytelling are equally important. I’m […]
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Watching Over the Numbers and Budgets are More Important Now Than Ever Before
Financially there are no simple solutions. Great, I just wanted to get this point out there so don’t shoot the messenger. I said there are no simple solutions but there are proven basic financial practices that will be effective if you have the courage to be true to them individually. Oh, by the way, this […]
Candidate Forums: Finding a Format that Works
It’s hard to believe, but those changing leaves tell us that fall is here! And with autumn comes the anticipation of elections in November. While this is an “off” year, there are still many city, county, borough, and parish elections happening this year that are of great importance to the vitality of your business climate. […]
Master This ‘Presidential Secret’ When It Comes to Making Good First Impressions
Have you ever met a President of the United States? When I work in the DC area, I ask the participants in my workshops that question. Usually there are a few people who have had the experience. It doesn’t matter if the president was Reagan, Clinton, Obama or one of the Bushes, when they tell […]