Why are Experts so often poor Communicators? Here is why… If you are reading this via email, check out the video on the blog: Why are Experts so often poor Communicators? This is a video about Experts and Fakes, Charlatans and Gurus. I share a 2×2 matrix looking at the 4 types of skill/communication ability. … Read more
Jim Rohn had a wonderful saying: “Success is a few good habits repeated every day, Failure is a few bad decisions repeated every day” If you are reading this via email, the video is here Success is a Few Good Habits Repeated Every Day An apple a day keeps the doctor away. This is old … Read more
“A problem well stated is a problem half solved” Charles Kettering The most read post ever on this blog is Amazon Staff Meetings: “No Powerpoint”. It shares the story of how Jeff Bezos banned powerpoint from management meetings at Amazon. His reason: “powerpoint is easy for the presenter and hard for the listener”. At Amazon, … Read more
You are going to give a TED talk? You want to give a TED talk? It is on your bucket list to deliver a TED talk? This video is for you… The 10 Areas to Prepare a TED Talk Learn about the 10 areas: This is a 20 minute video covering 10 areas that you will … Read more
You are at one of these 5 places in your life… If you are reading this post via email, you can watch the video here: The 5 States of Human Performance (From the Coaches Perspective) The 5 States of Human Performance The 9 minute video shares a tip for how to move forward from each … Read more
Genetically we differ 2% from chimpanzees and 3% from worms. Our big difference is the cortex, the upper layer of the brain. The cortex is the home of imagination. Imagination gives us the choice to live intentionally. We can make a choice: lead a life that is not just response to stimuli, but building towards … Read more
If you are reading this via email, watch the video on the blog: Setting Goals for 2017 Each year I decide on a few words that set the theme for the year. Last year was Connect, Create, Complete. This year I have set Unconditional Peace of Mind as the theme. I will explain more on what … Read more
3 Ingredients for Success in Life @Saminsights shared a wonderful 1 page graphic summary of my TEDx talk from 2013. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 👁🗨 Insightout (@in.sight.out) The Original Talk Who would you bet on?
A team can be heaven, a team can be hell: what makes the difference? This is a story I shared a few months ago during the ACE16 conference at Harvard. The story of Heaven and Hell There’s a man that all his life he’s had one singular worry. He wakes up every morning with this … Read more
Note: with a series of additions over the years, this post is now 11 Commencement speeches that I love. Commencement speeches… the final words of wisdom that almost-graduates receive before heading out into the big world. These are important speeches. I’ve seen a lot of them… I have had the privilege of attending 2 … Read more