What has Steve Jobs taught us about public speaking?

After almost 30 years of inspiring others, ill health has forced Steve Jobs to step down from his role as CEO of Apple. And there is little doubt that they will miss his extraordinary ability to captivate audiences with his visions. But why is he so lauded as a public...

What Does Military Leadership Development Entail?

Leadership is one of the most important attributes of effectiveness in all levels of human interaction and endeavor. Indeed, the success of one of the oldest institutions in the world, the military, is largely dependent on the effective application of leadership,...

How to Increase Sales Even in Tough Times!

Is your sales team crying the “tough times” blues?  “I can’t sell in this economy.”  “The buyers have all dried up.”  “Our market is different.”  Maybe it’s time for a reality check and a solid dose of...

Lessons From Skyline Drive

Inspirational Leaders Need Purpose And Focus by Michael D. Hume, M.S. About half an hour west of our southern Colorado home, up in the scenic Rocky Mountains, is a road that presents an amazing adventure… and more than one lesson for aspiring inspirational...

Just How Good Is Your Company At That IT Stuff?

You would think that since all of these computers, networks, and software things have been around for so long that most companies would be just about even in how they make use of them, right? A recent study reveals that this is not the case: some of us are using IT to...

Speakers Need To Be Ready When They Win An Award

As speakers we prepare and practice for all kinds of speaking situations: equipment failures, hecklers, unforeseen events, etc. We are all working all the time to become as good as Tony Robbins is. However, where I see more and more speakers screwing up is the one...