Public Speaking Tips From Donald Trump’s Performances
Posted on31 Aug 2020
Tagspublic speaking, communication, confidence, leadership, storytelling, Texas A&M, University of Pennsylvania, Jennifer Merciceca, Mark Liberman
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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
Tagschange management strategy, novelty of experience, strategy, storytelling, interpretation, happiness, appreciation
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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