Recently, I learned from author Michelle Tillis Lederman as I studied her book Nail the Interview, Land the Job. Lederman tells the truth in a powerful way that we can hear and use. On pages 52-57, she provides vital information…
Recently, I learned from author Michelle Tillis Lederman as I studied her book Nail the Interview, Land the Job. Lederman tells the truth in a powerful way that we can hear and use. On pages 52-57, she provides vital information…
“I just feel dread when it comes to networking events,” my friend Stephanie said. “I hear you. What specifically bothers you about walking into a networking event?” I asked. “Oh – I’m not sure. I guess it’s just so much…
“You’re a great coach,” I said to my friend Marion. “Yeah, but I don’t have enough clients,” she lamented. “What’s causing that?” I asked. After she provided all sorts of reasons, including the economy and more, she finally confessed, “I’m…
“You don’t understand. I can’t trust Will. He left me there stranded,” Cheryl said, tears in her eyes. Her boyfriend forgot to pick her up at the airport. This immediately triggered her to not only remember but also, in a…
Tonight, I learned from author Bernard Roth as he gave a speech on his book, The Achievement Habit: Stop Wishing, Start Doing and Take Command of Your Life. Bernie is the Rodney H. Adams Professor of Engineering and the academic…
“I’m exhausted,” my new client Cheryl said. “I hear you,” I replied, “Based on what you do for your business, it’s no wonder.” Cheryl, like many of us who own a business, is working seven days a week. She wonders…
Feel exhausted? Or is procrastination killing your dream? Similarly, my client, Helen, said, “I’m just too exhausted at the end of the day to do any writing.” “I hear you,” I replied. “Would you like to explore some options?” She…
“Tom, when did you get surprised and learn something profound?” my friend, Andie, asked. In reply, I told her about my experience with a friend, “George.” I didn’t use his real name. Something that I learned is: When you accept…
Where does big prosperity come from? Learn how to make excellent choices and take the Right Risks. This is a source of Real Power. Some people know that Walt Disney’s first company Laugh-O-Gram Studio went bankrupt. It must have hurt an…
Many years ago, I took my first tentative steps to become a professional speaker. One day, I was listening to an audio recording of the most successful speaker of the time. “What’s the use?” I thought. I was nothing like…