by | Aug 31, 2011 | Leadership
Humor helps. That’s for sure! In a market that has most organizations and their employees feeling the twists and turns of our economic rollercoaster – one key ingredient that companies and event planners look for in their keynote speaker is the ability to make... by | Aug 30, 2011 | Leadership
Appreciation is a fundamental human emotional need, in the work environment it is a necessary requirement – employees respond positively to appreciation expressed through recognition of their work because it confirms their work is valued. When employees and... by | Aug 30, 2011 | Leadership
After more than 4000 private phone calls were illegally hacked by News of the World reporters (causing a scandal that shut down the high-circulation, highly profitable newspaper) journalist Carl Bernstein quoted an employee who said that media baron Rupert Murdoch... by | Aug 29, 2011 | Leadership
During a family vacation in and around Times Square, it was hard not to think about all who make their livelihood on the stage. While we enjoy the lights and hear the applause, it’s still hard work for the actors every time the curtain goes up. Finding your next... by | Aug 28, 2011 | Leadership
Skip the “fluff”: An Interview with Motivational Speaker Connie Podesta By Julie Escobar Having been in and around the speaking and training industries for more than 20 years, I’m often asked what I’ve found to be some of the most important...