In a world that currently feels saturated with negativity, it's challenging, even for seasoned professionals, to maintain a positive outlook. It has long been one of my missions to prove that distinction in approach and perspective can be our most powerful tool in combatting this tide. So, how can y...

Earlier this week, a great friend of mine was subjected to negative comments on social media. The reason some cited was that she was a “phony” — because she always seemed so upbeat. As I posted, it struck me that we never say a negative person is a phony. That critique seems reserved for those who c...

What I Discovered – and How it Impacts You – at the National Speakers Association Convention

I'm returning home from Orlando after attending the National Speakers Association's 50th annual convention. (I frequently make the joke that it's a conference with more than 1,000 speakers but no listeners....

If you want to get better at what you do, there are few limits to how far you can go. With the right mindset, you can become more successful than ever before.

We recently booked two major events for me as a keynote speaker in January 2023. One was a group where a member of the C-Suite had me speak at his meetings for two previous employers. The other was from a CEO of a group I addressed about a decade ago. He contacted me and said, “It’s past time that w...

When the world around you is running hot, it’s essential for you to stay cool.

I don’t remember a time when there was so much aggression and meanness in the culture. Your challenge is how you will deal with it.

Perhaps this situation is a result of tearing down the walls of civility we became accu...