My Point Exactly

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

In some recent coaching with clients, I have been discussing the structure of the brain and how it affects our responses – and how those responses create the stories we [...]