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When You Have Something Hard to Say, But You Just Can’t Say It

When You Have Something Hard to Say, But You Just Can’t Say It

Valorie Burton February 9, 2023

There’s no question about it. The most successful people may not always have the most talent, the highest test scores or an Ivy League degree, but they do have a way with words. They speak differently – to others, to themselves, even in how they communicate through their appearance. And one of the best skills they master is the art…

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Asking Big: Communicating Big Needs FOR Big Dreams

Asking Big: Communicating Big Needs FOR Big Dreams

Jeff Henderson February 2, 2023

I see a great book as the start of a great conversation. So, when I finish a book I love, I try to reach out to the author. That includes Mr. Warren Buffett. When I finished his biography, I wrote him a letter asking for 15 minutes of his time, to answer three questions, if I would fly down to…

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Corporate Truth on the Table

Corporate Truth on the Table

Joel Manby January 26, 2023

Note: The divided nature of our world has long been noted by many in leadership circles. Thoughtful discourse, especially with those whose views differ from ours, is in critical condition. Hopefully, this excerpt curated from my 2012 book Love Works can serve as a helpful how-to guide to get to the heart of corporate decision-making matters. I took a deep…

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7 Steps to Get Your Point Across

7 Steps to Get Your Point Across

Tim Elmore January 19, 2023

In 1990, Elizabeth Newton performed her PhD project at Stanford, called “Tappers and Listeners.” Chip and Dan Heath mention it in their book Made to Stick. It was a simple exercise where a group of individuals was divided into two teams. The first team was called “tappers,” and their job was to choose a song from a list of twenty-five…

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Be Honest With Yourself

Be Honest With Yourself

Valorie Burton January 12, 2023

I have a question for you… How honest are you with yourself? Learning to ask yourself powerful questions can get you unstuck and transform your life, but answering those questions honestly is equally important. Think about it, even if you ask yourself questions such as… WHAT DO I REALLY WANT? WHAT AM I AFRAID OF? WHAT AM I AVOIDING? …if…

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Chick-fil-A’s VP Dan Cathy: 3 Reasons to Give it Your All

Chick-fil-A’s VP Dan Cathy: 3 Reasons to Give it Your All

Don Yaeger December 29, 2022

You’ve had the signature Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich. You’ve had the waffle fries. And you’ve smothered them both in the sweet and smoky Chick-fil-A sauce. So when you hear the name of Chick-fil-A VP Dan Cathy, what likely comes to mind is a host of mouthwatering memories. What you may not know – but probably won’t surprise you – is that…

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