Do you know one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned as a result of researching, writing and speaking about attention, concentration and focus? If we want to truly FOCUS, we must first truly SEE. Yet, to really…
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Do I Have to Be Funny? Only If You Want People to Listen
“Laughter is the closest distance between two people.” – Victor Borge A client preparing a TEDx talk told me, “I know humor is important, but I’m not funny. Every time I try to tell a joke, it falls flat. ” I told him,…
Why Never to End a Talk with “Thank You” – and What To Do Instead
Do you know how most speakers, managers and committee chairs wrap up their presentations and meetings? “Thank you for listening.” “We’re out of time. That’s it for today,” or “If you have any questions, please let me know.”…
Never Start Your Presentation with “First, Let Me Tell You About Myself”
I have actually SEEN audience members roll their eyes as soon as a speaker says, “First, let me tell you a little about myself.” Why? #1. It’s rarely a little. It’s often a litany of…
Is the Light On in Your Eyes? How to Lead a Life of SerenDestiny
I recently spoke for a national convention on the topic of “Is the Light On In Your Eyes?” I started by saying many of us spend more time reflecting on what movie to watch this…
Top 30 Quotes on Curiosity and Creativity
“Creativity is simply connecting new dots in new ways.” – Sam Horn, Intrigue Expert If you’e read any of my books or attended any of my presentations, you already know I love quotes. Why? Pithy,…
How to Create a Unique Niche
“When you’re one-of-a-kind, you have no competition.” – Sam Horn, author of POP! and Got Your Attention? Do you wish you could: * figure out what makes you original? * clarify the secret sauce that…
Want to Give a Career-Making Talk?
Do you have an opportunity to speak at TED, TEDx, SXSW, Small Business Expo, 99U, WBENC, Dreamforce, NMX, World Domination Summit, Wisdom2.0 or BIF? Have you watched the careers of Brene Brown, Simon Sinek, Sir…
Ideas in Your Head Help No One: Quotes to Inspire You to Get Your Work Out of Your Head and Into the World
When people tell me they’re thinking about writing a book, starting a business or launching a project – and they’re procrastinating – I tell them two things. First, “Creativity is a roller coaster. It has…
Start with a Story
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…