Fashion Becomes Art…And a Lesson for Every Speaker
In 2014, my friend Nancy Shina and I celebrated years of friendship—and shopping—with a vacation in Paris. One of the highlights was attending Schiaparelli and the Artists (Schiaparelli et les Artistes), during the reopening of the Maison Schiaparelli and renewed...
The Applause Is Not Only for You
Recently, I spoke with a highly successful CEO who leads quarterly all-company meetings. She is respected, accomplished, and deeply committed to her team. When I asked who opens the meetings, she replied, “I do.” My response? “You are too important to walk on stage...
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...
Great Stories Need Truth More Than Perfect Accuracy
I just returned from a fun and inspiring trip to the United Kingdom. My last stop was in Oxford. It is a city full of history, colleges, cobblestones, scholarship, and centuries of tradition. Yet one of its most memorable storytelling locations is not a library,...
