As we discussed in the first part of this series, presenting to the C-SUITE can be a nerve-racking experience for even the most assiduous of us. But … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Career Builder: Tactics to Sell Your Ideas to the C-SUITE—Part Two

Every single day I get asked about how to talk to those scary, high-flying creatures, you know, the ones who are the Chief Executive Officer of X, Y, … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Career Builder: Tactics to Sell Your Ideas to the C-SUITE—Part One

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Knowing how to set up your answer is an executive communication tool. This powerful structure helps your answer stick like super glue in the minds of … [Read more...] about Set Up Your Answer to Build Visibility….even if WFH

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Quick, think about a person you consider to be well connected. Then as you read these things to learn from the well-connected, see if they match what … [Read more...] about Things to Learn from the Well Connected

Pitching Truth #1: You are always pitching. Whether encouraging your child to eat broccoli, pitching to major VC investors, or trying to nail that … [Read more...] about 3 Truths You Need to Know About Pitching

During her 20 year tenure as city comptroller of Dixon, IL, Rita Crundwell embezzled more than $53 million of public funds. This moral failure makes … [Read more...] about Confident Communicator Skillfully Embezzles $53+ Million

Here's the audio for those who prefer to listen: I'm still buzzing from the great energy at Dig South last week. A few things I learned: what's … [Read more...] about Two Tools to Manage Other People’s Energy