Do you have an idea, a story you want to tell, but you’re not quite sure where you want it to go? Do you have an idea that won’t go away to the point that it feels like there are disconnected bits and pieces floating around in your head? If that describes you, the first […]

Storytelling may have become a buzzword but the idea is not a fad, it is legendary in its strength. And when it is told in a meaningful way, the story matters. It doesn’t matter whether you are telling a brand story or a person’s life story. Recently, I met with a young team charged with […]

When and why do I need to tell my story? I was recently conducting a webinar for Career Discussions. The 100+ attendees ranged in ages from early 20’s to over 60. They all had one thing in common. They were anticipating a career transition – some were climbing the career ladder, some were looking to […]

In the last decade, with the rise of social media and 24/7 news channels, people are producing more content than ever before. And that means that people have more choice about what they listen to than ever before. In our noisy world, words matter. Why should we care? For starters, say these words and phrases […]

The new product fail rate continues to be an astounding 80%, yet we can all think about an idea or two or three that surprised us. Think Doggles: These goggles for dogs offer 100% UV protection and also protect against dust and debris. The initial success was so great, the company has since branched out […]