Yesterday I attended a networking breakfast. In turn, all of the 50 small business owners stood briefly to introduce themselves and their respective businesses.
I was keen to hear each person’s message, but over 30% of the people who spoke, talked too softly or indistinctly for me to hear them clearly.Continue reading
“So what makes a good speech? It must be forceful in argument, memorable in style, resonant in its references. It must also, before anything else, connect its speaker to its audience. Continue reading
Last week Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott said he had made a mistake in winking during an Australian Broadcasting Corporation, radio talk-back interview. That he shouldn’t have winked.Continue reading
“To be on the cutting edge, you need an edge to cut with. That edge is your belief in yourself – sharp and ready to go.” Sara Ryan, American artist.Continue reading
“Understand the greatest generals, the most creative strategists, stand out not because they have more knowledge but because they are able, when necessary, to drop their preconceived notions and focus intensely on the present moment. That is how creativity is sparked and opportunities are seized”.Continue reading
Albert Camus was once asked which he preferred, football or theatre. He replied, “Football, without hesitation. After many years during which I saw many things, what I know most surely about morality and the duty of man I owe to sport.”Continue reading
. . . you will lose to someone who is.”
This quote is from the Little red book of selling. I heard the quote while listening to an audio-recording on the website Leader Network.org. Here is the link: http://www.leadernetwork.org/Continue reading
The following might be tough to read for some of you who are men. On balance, and with respect, it’s still best in my view to deliver the message. Continue reading
“Would your life be better if you gave up on this goal?” This question is one of ten questions Lori Deschene suggests you ask yourself about your goals. It’s from her article, 10 questions to ask yourself before giving up on your goal. Here is the link to the article: http://tinybuddha.com/featured/10-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-giving-up-on-your-dream/Continue reading
The acronym comes from Nido Qubein, entrepreneur, President of High Point University, whom I’ve learned much from over the past 20 years.Continue reading