Thought Leadership Training
Too Introverted to Appear on TV? Why the Media Craves People Like YOU
Summary: In America, loud and extroverted personalities dominate the media, but introverts excel in deep interactions and interviews. Studies show introverts may make successful CEOs due to their thoughtful nature. Even shy individuals like author J.K. Rowling and actress Emma Watson have found success in the media by staying true to themselves. Businessman Guy Kawasaki…
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7 Harmful Attitudes Blocking You From Getting Featured in the Media and Getting Great Publicity
SUMMARY: Are you struggling to get featured in the media? It might be your attitude holding you back. Discover 7 harmful attitudes blocking your path to publicity success, from body image concerns to feeling ordinary. Learn from role models like Oprah and Anne Hathaway, who embrace authenticity. Remember, being yourself is key to media success.…
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Failure, Faith and Perseverance
I’m in a tizzy right now. I have an unknown, itchy red rash under my arm. My stomach is upset and bloated. And my office has a giant pile of clothes on a chair I’ve been meaning to take to the consignment store, but haven’t. When I want to shift something, I clean out. But…
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I Was Hit in Aikido—and it was an honor
I was hit repeatedly at an Aikido training over the weekend. And it was an honor. When I told a friend about this she said, “At the first hit, I’d be out of there. Off to get a latte and shopping for shoes.” Of course a part of me wanted out of there. The other part welcomed the opportunity to polish my spirit. As Rumi says, “Criticism polishes my mirror.” My work will be done when nothing can annoy, irritate, anger, or ruffle me. That is a long way off.
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Bravery in Small Bits
Then there’s bravery in how we think, what we say and what we do. What if you can do one brave act a day, no matter how small to build your bravery?
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The “Right” Way to Steal Other People’s Brilliant Business Ideas
Is it ever OK to “steal” someone else’s ideas – in business? Surprisingly: Yes. Not long ago, a friend of mine found herself in the kind of situation that would make anyone’s stomach twist into knots. My friend (an entrepreneur with a modestly popular website and blog) discovered that a woman in another country had…
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