New Series: The Cultures of Storytelling
January 14, 2019
I am hoping by now that everyone knows WHAT “storytelling” does for influencing and persuading audiences and WHY it works. Without citing any of the
One Lesson from 10 years of TEDxColumbus
November 19, 2018
As TEDxColumbus marks its 10th anniversary, let’s memorialize the culture of support that TEDxColumbus has created for the speakers to deliver such consequential and memorable talks.
Storytelling as a Competency for Leadership: Lessons from The Greatest Showman
May 14, 2018
In the The Greatest Showman , P.T. Barnum uses a well placed story to recruit his first circus actor. The scene starts with a knock on
Be a leader, ask.
January 21, 2018
This blog is in our series of coaching reflections, where we pick an experience while working with a client in public speaking, keynote talks, TED-Like talks,
Goldilocks inspires to aim beyond “just right.”
January 15, 2018
First, a quick refresher on the classic tale. Goldilocks, after breaking and entering into the empty home of The Three Bears, proceeds to eat the
A talk for the ages.
January 8, 2018
In our classes, we often ask: Who gave the most important vision speech in U.S. history? Someone has always answered: MLK’s “I have a Dream.”
Feedback without a License
January 16, 2016
Wow, what a way to start the year. I didn’t take my own advice. Mid way through a recent assignment (an event featuring 5 different
Hosting the Columbus Culture Roundtable for the Intelligent Communities Forum
June 22, 2014
The City of Columbus asked me to host a roundtable discussion on the city’s culture and how it informs us as an intelligent community for
On Coaching Speakers
May 23, 2014
This month I’ve been asked twice to orient / train / tell / brief people on how to coach speakers inside their companies. I’ve struggled
Lessons from the Front Row: What not to do in your TEDx talk
May 15, 2014
It was five years ago this last winter that I applied for one of the first TEDx licenses. And apparently, I’m one of the few crazy