Holiday Carols
It’s hard to write a note for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays that does not sound like 1940’s era song lyrics about happiness, family and snowflakes falling. As I [...]
Thanksgiving in One Word
For many of us, one of our Thanksgiving traditions involves going around the table so everyone can say what they are thankful for. Common answers include family, health, the dinner [...]
Listen Up!
I recently had the opportunity to listen to James Comey speak. I know, he has become a polarizing figure – and in his own words, a reluctant celebrity. But instead [...]
Is nervousness getting the best of you?
Imagine this: You are introduced to your audience, and all of a sudden, your heart starts to race, your breathing gets more rapid – and when you start to speak, [...]
Oh Say, Can You See!
If you walk on the Boston Common this Memorial Day weekend, you will see the 37,000 American flags lined up there, one for each fallen Massachusetts serviceman or woman. It’s [...]
Change is Hard
Ever heard of Kanter’s Law? According to Rosabeth Moss Kanter, a professor at Harvard Business School, “in the middle, everything looks like a failure"(Kanter’s law). Turns out, most of us feel motivated by [...]
Resolving Not to Resolve
Nothing seems more like an exercise in futility than New Year’s resolutions. Every year we promise to lose weight, eat better, BE better….and we barely make it out of the [...]
Happy Merry Everything
As we head into the last days of 2017, a few elements strike at the same time: First, we are bombarded by all the "get this done by Christmas" communication that [...]
Tips for Giving an Amazing Toast
Today, we are grateful for you! We wish you a wonderful, safe and relaxing holiday. Our offices are closed for the holiday, but just in case If you need a [...]
Gaining Attention
Most of our training groups ask about tips on gaining the audience’s attention quickly, so it seems like a universal challenge. How important is it really to engage the audience [...]