Posted on March 30, 2009
For the last decade, I've been giving out my email to everyone I meet or speak to. Whether it is from my books (Love Is The Killer App) or from the stage, I'm happy to tell you how to contact me. As a result, I've received tens of thousands of emails over time. I treat …
Posted on March 26, 2009
We need to boost our sense of total confidence. Over the last few speaking engagements, I've been focusing on this issue. I believe that the reason people get selfish is because they lose their total confidence: themselves, the groups they are a part of and the greater community. Layoffs, cutbacks and scare-stories have infiltrated …
Posted on March 23, 2009
For all you bad-news-junkies — today was a good news day. With the market up almost seven percent (#2 best gain day since the meltdown started), there's a lot of happy talk going on. Some pundits think too much so. Regardless, a little happy talk might help overcome your recent case of scarcity think. It …
Posted on March 20, 2009
Yesterday, March Madness kicked off online and offline. Three groups are competing your your eyes and dollars: Direct TV March Madness On Demand CBS Broadcast NCAA.com The incumbent, CBS Broacast, offers high resolution, no fast connection required. Good old fashioned Free TV. If a game gets close, they cut to it and return to …
Posted on March 18, 2009
Today, I'm grateful. This feeling will inoculate me from a bad mood, uncooperative behavior and a lack of energy. Why am I grateful? I have this feeling because I practice gratefulness every morning. It is my new morning devotional. With my morning cup of coffee, I create list of things to be grateful for. I'm …
Posted on March 16, 2009
At least once a week, someone asks me for some public speaking tips. After all, effective speakers move people to action — one of the keys to success in life. It is not easy, though, even if you master power point design and a few hand gestures. When you have more tools and techniques for …
Posted on March 11, 2009
Yesterday I had a speaking gig in Cleveland. During the day, I found out that the Middle American Conference was opening it's 2009 NCAA conference tourney at the Quicken Loans center — right behind my hotel. I love a good game, especially March madness. I bought a cheap ticket, wiggled my way to a …
Posted on March 9, 2009
There's a great article on Motley Fool/Yahoo! today that might give you a new way of seeing today. IS THE WORLD SPINNING ME? I agree with the authors — the world is not coming to an end and the sun will rise tomorrow. Are you really going to let the doomsayers (eg. media) bring you …
Posted on March 9, 2009
There are two new records that take 'symphonic rock' to the next level. David Byrne and Brian Eno's 2008 release (Everything That Happens Will Happen Today) is a gem of an album. Byrne's lyrics are in top form and Eno's guitar tones are majestic and spooky at the same time. Check out the third track …
Posted on March 5, 2009
These days, I'm working hard to save my customers and partners money. I'm not cutting my speaking fees or discounting my consulting, either. I firmly believe that when you focus on price, you start down the slippery slope to the no-profit zone. Instead, I am focused on reducing my costs to customers and partners. …
