Seven Reasons Why You Should NOT Always Tell Stories

Seven Reasons Why You Should NOT Always Tell Stories

Storytelling can be a powerful tool to communicate ideas and inspire others. But, there are scenarios in which it might not be the most effective or appropriate approach. Here are some situations when stories might not be ideal for leaders: 1. Not every situation...
Speakers, Here Are Three Reasons Why You WANT To Make Your Audience UN-comfortable

Speakers, Here Are Three Reasons Why You WANT To Make Your Audience UN-comfortable

Professional speakers primary goal is to engage, educate, and inspire our audiences, with some entertainment mixed in. With this in mind, it’s important to make our audiences feel good and uplifted when we speak, right? Are you sure about that? It seems...
How To Create Interest In Intangible Ideas

How To Create Interest In Intangible Ideas

Do you have to present intangible ideas that can be difficult for people to grasp? How do you present them so that people understand and don’t get confused by the details? I was a financial advisor for 29 years. We had to discuss concepts like rates of return,...