Artists Contribute to History and Leadership
On a recent trip to London, for the second time, I visited the Imperial War Museum and the powerful exhibition Beauty and Destruction: Wartime London in Art. Once again, I left with perspective. I have always been interested in history and, as a child, grew up hearing...
Lily of the Valley Was a Champion
While preparing for a new speech, Million Dollar Mindset, I found myself thinking about the people who influenced how I see success. One of them was my grandfather. He was a coal miner in South Wales. For several years, he was also a Welsh champion pigeon racer. As a...
Why Brilliant Technical Experts Need Help Before High-Stakes Presentations
It never ceases to amaze me how many highly intelligent, accomplished professionals underestimate one critical truth: expertise does not automatically translate into persuasive communication. You may be a brilliant engineer, analyst, or executive. You may have spent...
From Pressure to Privilege: What Happens When Masters Show Up
One of the greatest gifts in a speaking career is the support of those you most admire. Recently, I was reminded of that in the most meaningful way. Two weeks ago, I had the joy of speaking for NSA Minnesota. As you would expect, the chapter leadership and audience...
