JJ asked me, “I want you to kick off the program, so what’s the FIRST thing we need to do to create a successful book that sells for years to come?”
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Create Connection (Not Confusion) – The Better Newsletter #48
At a recent conference, I asked a woman, “What do you usually say when people ask what you do?” She replied, “I tell them…”
Tick Talk – The Better Newsletter #43
A few weeks before graduating from VA Tech, my son Tom saw a job opening at NASA’s Mission Control at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
His dream job. He submitted his resume and – YAY! – got an interview.
Lead With Authentic Appreciation – The Better Newsletter #41
A woman in a recent workshop said, “I work for a government agency. I can’t remember the last time someone paid me a compliment.”
I told her, “Instead of waiting to receive overdue appreciation, GO FIRST and get the ball rolling by giving other people the recognition they deserve.”
Double Down on Your Dreams – The Better Newsletter #39
I’ll always remember, years ago, standing in a pouring rain on a crowded NYC street trying to flag down a taxi. No luck. I called my son out of frustration, told him what was happening and said, “I’m going to miss my plane. Any suggestions?”
Confidence, Curiosity & Connection – The Better Newsletter #38
Years ago, an engineer stood up at an event I was speaking at and said, “When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to grow up because I thought confidence came with the territory.” I told him, “The way to get confidence is to…
Messages That Matter – The Better Newsletter #32
People often tell me, “I’m a business owner, not a speaker.” I reply back with…
When Were You Last Happy? – The Better Newsletter #30
I’ll always remember attending a talk on “happiness” presented by a well-known professor…
Stuck? Do This! – The Better Newsletter #29
Last year, my book launch for Talking on Eggshells was coming up and I was stuck…
What’s Your Problem? – The Better Newsletter #25
A receptionist at a medical center I presented a program for told me, “I never understood why people were so rude to me when I was so nice to them. Then I realized I used what you call ‘fighting phrases’ all the time.