What James Lipton Can Teach Professional Speakers
I have been given a fascinating assignment. Henry DeVries invited me to moderate a UCLA masterclass, Speak and Get Paid, interviewing five legends whose expertise spans voice, comedy, business, storytelling, speaking, writing, and publishing. They are: Arthur Samuel...
When History Comes Alive on Stage
Recently, I attended a fascinating speakers’ conference, the Veteran Speakers Network. Terry Brock hosted the Friday evening entertainment, creating his own version of Steve Allen’s Meeting of Minds. Meeting of Minds was an unusual and highly regarded PBS television...
How Do You Do Stop Everyone Including the Boss from Dominating Meetings?
When one person dominates a meeting, your goal is not to “shut them down.” Your responsibility is to protect the participation of the whole room. Why does this matter? Because meetings are designed to benefit from the collective experience, expertise, and perspective...
Is Your Company Making This Dramatic Mistake?
Success is More than a Brilliant Product Last week, a young man booked time with me for advice on his sales presentations. He had recently joined an AI startup. During his interview, his boss promised to train him. He works virtually. Then reality intervened. His boss...
