Ten Tips for Being “Good in a Room” in the Complex Sale
What is the one trait that’s an absolute “must have” to win the complex sale in today’s competitive sales environment? The skill is critical to your success – in business or life. You must be … “Good in a Room.” What does that mean? Stephanie Palmer, author of the book of the same name, “Good in a Room,” puts it in perspective.
The White Knight of the Dark Knight Interview with Hollywood Producer Michael Uslan
It started when he was a young boy. An obsession to right a terrible wrong. The Batman that played on television in his youth was a far cry from the original Batman comic books. It was joke. In his mind the real Batman was being dissed – comically. The young man made up his mind that someday he would avenge the Batman. And he did.
Stand Aside for an Officer, You Can’t All be Saved! Interview with Bestselling Author Dr. Ken Blanchard
Why is it so critical for great leaders also to be great teachers and storytellers?
Great Leaders GROW – Interview with Bestselling Author Dr. Ken Blanchard
Successful leaders don’t rest on their laurels. Leadership has to be a living process, not a title, not a business card. “The path to increased influence, impact, and leadership effectiveness is paved with personal growth. Our capacity to grow determines our capacity to lead. It’s really that simple.
The Power of Resistance: Lessons Learned from Bestselling Author Steven Pressfield
I’ve had the good fortune to interview and work with many great storytellers over the last few years. J.D. Meier, program manager for Microsoft’s Patterns & Practices team, and author of the “Sources of Insight”blog, asked me what the most important lessons I’d learned from the high-profile “working” writers and storytellers … the ones who actually make a living doing it.
What Am I Doing Right?
My life has no purpose, no direction, no aim, no meaning, and yet I'm happy. I can't figure it out. What am I doing right? - Charles Schulz, (great philosopher and this writer's personal inspiration)
A Blogger is…
The Query Letter All Writers Want to Write … But Don’t Have the Squareballs
One particular day, after receiving a rejection letter (the first among many that I’ve never acknowledged) I got a little ticked. I mean, c’mon, I just spent three months banging out 120 pages of the best screenplay America has never seen. A classic. A real beaut. Think…
I have sinned and I have suffered, Played the hero and the knave; Fought for belly, shame, or country, And for each have found a grave. - General George S. Patton
The Greatest Words You’ve Never Heard
They can make you laugh, or make you cry. Engage or enrage. Herald new life, memorialize lives gone, inspire great acts of heroism – or despicable acts of evil. They can transport you to …
A Bad Burro
You Are in Charge
From the backstabbing co-worker to the meddling sister-in-law, you are in charge of how you react to the people and events in your life. You can either give negativity power over your life or you can choose happiness instead. Take control and choose to focus on what...
Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead
Did the Grateful Dead lift their iconic name from another band? Forensic investigation reveals …
Flea Market Miracle
How could the absolute worst pitch of all-time lead to anything positive? This one did. It was a miracle and soulfully enriched beyond belief. It was meant to be passed on.
Good Intentions Gone Bad!
Featuring an interview with Lynne McTaggart, author of “The Intention Experiment.” I fully intended to keep my 2012 New Year’s resolutions. I knew it would be hard. But I had good intentions. I had good intentions. Really. I lasted …