I read a lot. But only about once a year do I find a book that really changes me and makes a lasting impact on my life, or my business, or both. One of the most influential was Good to Great by Jim Collins. This year, my OMG-I-Iove-this book is Everybody Writes by Ann Handley. […] continue reading
Make Stories More Moving With Myth
Everyone’s a storyteller these days. From political candidates to pop singers, communicators of all kinds are embracing storytelling techniques to connect with audiences and convey their ideas in a more memorable and engaging way. Yet long before it was trending on Twitter, storytelling was hot in Hollywood, where the art of crafting compelling narratives was […] continue reading
How to “Talk Like TED” and Other Insights from Carmine Gallo
When the book Talk Like TED hit the shelves, I was so mad that I hadn’t written it myself! But I couldn’t be happier that Carmine Gallo created a thoughtful, well-written piece that will help people improve their communications. Carmine Gallo started out as a journalist and worked for several major news outlets before becoming an author, speaker, […] continue reading
Old Career Rules Don’t Work—To Compete, You Need a Body of Work
We spend our lives hearing and telling stories in both life and work, but we often neglect to focus on the most important story of all: our own. The problem is, if you neglect your story one will be written for you. The rise of social media has blurred the line between our personal and […] continue reading