Imagine this scenario: Your company has an open position that needs to be filled, and you are responsible for interviewing prospective candidates. Your job is to “pull” the truth out of the data the interviewee has chosen to present, and determine if this candidate is a good fit for the position. Former CIA Officer, Jason…
The most successful businesses grow from and are sustained by mutually-beneficial relationships. And your success is in direction correlation to your ability to connect with others. Customers buy from people they like, know, and trust. Employees want to work for people they respect. The ability to connect on both a personal and professional level isn’t…
“Social media content is the ultimate meritocracy. Good content wins. Bad content fails.” – says Jay Baer, Marketing and Online Customer Service Speaker. The question is, are your posts worth reading? In his recent post, The Truth About How Often to Post in Social Media, Jay addresses a governing principle for your content, as well as…
As many of you are aware and probably watched live, the producers and cast of “La La Land” mistakenly accepted the Oscar for best picture. Within minutes, the best picture snafu became instant social media gold. But the question is, was this indeed a crisis for the Oscars? In her recent #crisisready video, keynote speaker and crisis…
We are surrounded by opportunities every day. These opportunities come in all shapes and sizes, and are often disguised as challenges. Your mindset and how you approach these challenges determine your success. “If you want to make a stunning story by making a difference, are willing to start small, have passion, and are a doer…
Scott Shellstrom is our creativity and innovation expert who combines his experiences, stories, improv comedy techniques, and art to inspire audiences to seek new ideas and perspectives for everyday challenges. Creativity is the most important commodity for the success of business today, and a unique solution to problem solving. Scott is a master storyteller and…
“Your ability to succeed is in direct proportion to your ability to connect,” says Keynote Speaker and Connection Expert, Colette Carlson. The power of connection — with yourself and with others — is the thread woven through all of Colette’s programs. So when she was introduced to Jewelry Designer, Kendra Scott, at a recent event, it…
When it comes to starting and growing successful businesses, Clint Greenleaf just can’t help himself. His programs teach businesses of all sizes the value of essential relationships, discipline, and how to create a competitive advantage. With successful stints of book publishing and children’s clothing under his belt, Clint is currently the CEO of HomePlate…
Creativity is more than art; it’s a skill, a dynamic force that often underlies success. And Scott Shellstrom knows this all too well. He’s reinvented himself from a top talent inside some of the biggest advertising agencies, to a comedian working prominent New York City improv stages, to an artist with paintings that have hung…
If you look around today, you’ll see most people moving too quickly, while being pulled in different directions, with their heads buried in their cell phones. And while many view this as “productive”, criminals view this behavior as “an easy target”. Being aware of your surroundings is more important than ever in our society. Knowing…
