Thanksgiving means family, friends, (lots of) food and a time to pause and recognize the blessings in our lives. It is my favorite holiday. It is also a wonderful time of the year to acknowledge the people who trust you with their business. So, reach out and call, write, email, or text. Let people …
Several years ago. I was running a presentation program for a leading investment bank. On a break, I said to one of the bankers, “You must really enjoy meeting all these CEOs and getting involved in such important deals.” He stopped dead, looked me straight in the eye, and said, “Hell (he used stronger language, …
Riddle: Four frogs are sitting on a log. Two decide to jump off. How many are left on the log? Answer: Four, because deciding to do something is not the same as actually doing it. Everyone feeling good at the end of a presentation will not by itself advance your cause. Closure only happens when …