A new client told me, “I don’t have any stories.” I told her, “We ALL have stories. Stories are simply the intriguing things that happen to or around us.” She came back with, “But I…
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Want People to Listen? Never TELL Them What You’re Going to Tell Them
“People don’t want information; they want epiphanies.” – Sam Horn Have you been taught to open communications by “telling people what you’re going to tell them, telling them and then telling them what you told…
What’s Your Review-Preview? Are You “Piloting” Your Time?
Michael Altshuler says, “The bad news is, time flies. The good news is, you’re the pilot.” Yet many of us DON’T feel like we’re the pilot of our time. Months (years) blend and blur into…
Waiting for Your Ship to Come In?
I was in California recently to speak for the Central Coast Writers Conference. The day before my presentations, I headed to Morro Rock for an early morning walk. As I explored the waterfront, watching the…
LeadHERship: Position Yourself for Pay Raises, Projects and Promotions
“Anyone who waits for recognition is criminally naïve.” – Congresswoman Barbara Jordan Years ago, I had an opportunity to speak for the women’s leadership program for a well-known Silicon Valley company. My session was on…
Never Again Give an Elevator Speech
“It’s not about you. It never was.” – Diane Keaton Do you know anyone who likes listening to a speech? Me neither. Speeches are lectures. Who wants to be lectured? That’s why, from now on…
Reporting in from United Nations
Thanks to Kunal Sood for giving me the opportunity to be a delegate at the inspiring Novus Summit at the United Nations this past Sunday. Here are just a few of the many highlights of…
Updates from Sam’s Year by the Water
I was on the West Coast recently presenting “Got Your Attention?” for a conference. At the speaker dinner the night before, we were going around the table with a “Review – Preview.” Each of us…
Got Your Attention? Wins Book of the Year Award
What a thrill to hear from publisher Berrett-Koehler that my book GOT YOUR ATTENTION? is the INDIEFAB gold medal winner in the career category. Here ‘s the announcement from Foreword Reviews. Following that good news,…
W5 Form: Your Drawing Board for Relevant, Mutually-Rewarding Communications
“What did we go back to before there were drawing boards?” – George Carlin Several years ago, we were sharing our favorite quotes at a salon I hosted at the National Press Club in Washington DC….