Public Speaking Tips From Donald Trump’s Performances
Posted on31 Aug 2020
TagsMark Liberman, Jennifer Merciceca, public speaking, University of Pennsylvania, Texas A&M, storytelling, leadership, confidence, communication
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Regardless of what one thinks of Donald Trump, he knows how to grab an audience. Even many who can’t stand him tune... Read More
Big Data Versus Great Stories, And The Winner Is . . .
Posted on17 Jun 2019
Tagsanalysis, storytelling, fundamental attribution error, big data, bias, endowment effect, base-rate neglect
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It’s simple. When it’s big data versus great stories, great stories win. Thus, when data and stories conflict, stories win. Thus, the... Read More
Two Easy Conversation Tips For Undermining Truth
After finding a good face to put on a great story, and after finding the right emotional triggers to pull, undermining truth... Read More
Increasing Happiness Using Four Universal Strategies
Posted on03 Dec 2018
Tagsappreciation, happiness, interpretation, storytelling, strategy, novelty of experience, change management strategy
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People strive to be happy. Once they have it though it wanes. In other words, unless something changes they will become less... Read More
Influencing Others By Talking Like They Talk To Seem Like Them
It’s simple. People like people who are like them. Yes, exceptions exist. They’re few though, very few. As a result, influencing others... Read More
Using The Placebo Effect To Your Advantage In Leadership
Posted on26 Mar 2018
Tagsauthority, brain, leadership, placebo, Placebo Management Series, power behind beliefs, process, storytelling, employee engagement
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If you’re a leader, you need others to do well. You can’t succeed without this. That means tapping every available tool. Using... Read More
Showing Leadership In The Workplace By Skipping Details
A paradox exists with details. Plans can’t work without attention to them. Yet, when it comes to showing leadership in the workplace,... Read More
Importance Of Probability In Business Decision Making Process
Posted on20 Nov 2017
Tagsdecision-making process, statistics, storytelling, uncertainty, unknown, vagueness, bell curve, probability
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The importance of probability in business decision making can’t be understated. Too many just don’t see its impact. Granted, statistics strike fear... Read More
Formula For Motivating Your Team At Work Using Stories
Motivating your team at work involves communication. Stories are powerful communication tools. A proven formula exists for using stories to motivate others.... Read More
Next Step to Undermining Truth, Pulling Emotional Triggers
Posted on24 Jul 2017
Tagstruth, emotional triggers, growth, uniqueness, Undermining Truth (Series), storytelling, fear, Influence, security
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As I wrote in a previous post, undermining truth begins with finding a good face and creating a great story. Pulling emotional... Read More
Undermining Truth for Gain, Two Crucial First Steps
Posted on05 Jun 2017
Tagsemotional triggers, confidence, facts, Influence, personification, security, storytelling, truth, uncertainty, leadership dark side, manipulation, Undermining Truth (Series)
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Undermining truth is easy. What makes it easy is that people like to think truth is rock solid. Facts Are Facts Until... Read More
Protection from Extreme Decision Making
Posted on29 Jan 2015
Tagsstorytelling, University of Oregon, University of Las Vegas, Sonja Kolstoe, Mary Riddel, balanced nutrition analogy, indecisiveness, forecasting, big data, what-if scenarios, reflection, innovation, information, Harvard Business Review, decisions, creativity, confidence, change
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At its root, extreme decision making is about how we assess possibilities in events. The adage, “Things are never as good nor... Read More
