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Part 2: Stories that Get Standing Ovations
I shared a few ways to level up your storytelling for standing ovations in the last blog, and today I have part two with … [Read More...]

Stories that Get Standing Ovations
What makes a story special? Of course, this question is central to the work I do with leaders and their teams and is … [Read More...]

The Rearview Mirror
My December newsletter tradition is here. Almost as good as the holiday movies! If you’ve been following me for a long time, … [Read More...]

Meeting People Where They Are
If I were to ask you what makes communication effective, what characteristics come to mind? To help you, think of a … [Read More...]
join me for a walk in the woods (videos)

Addressing the Tough Topics
Please join me for a non-walk in the woods today. I was too lazy to actually go walk so, not one to procrastinate or … [Read More...]

What Not To Do If You Want a Standing Ovation
In part 2 of my series on Stories that get standing ovations I share a "to-don't." It follows on the heals of my … [Read More...]

Stories That Get Standing Ovations
Inspired by a recent experience with a client, I'm starting a series called Stories That Get Standing Ovations. I worked … [Read More...]

Your Strategy Tells A Story (whether you mean to or not)
In this week’s walk in the woods, I invite you to reflect on the experiences and actions of the people in your … [Read More...]

Concise or Complete: Pick One
I'm back with another walk in the woods! Won't you join me? Today I want to talk about one of the biggest mistakes I see … [Read More...]