by Rick | Oct 1, 2012 | People Who Inspire Me
My audience hit the mental EXIT faster than a politician changing their vote. I’ve been a public speaker long enough to know when people check out. Usually it takes longer than five minutes before the first one nods off, but I lost one group early. I showed them...
by Rick | Oct 1, 2012 | Blog
I was a bit suspicious when the dog breeder wanted to meet me in a dark alley. She “sort-of” had papers on the puppy, but offered to make me a deal since she couldn’t find them. She also had pocket watches for sale. Okay, so it was an Alco parking lot instead of a...
by Rick | Sep 26, 2012 | Blog
After what I experienced at 32,000 feet yesterday, I decided to add “accordion player” to my bucket list. The atrociously bratty children on my first flight made me want to spank their parents. I have mercy for children who fly and suffer. However, I can’t stir up an...
by Rick | Sep 20, 2012 | Blog
My wife and I typically wait until after we discover a colossal communication fissure for a review of the what-we-shoulda-dones. However, we recently blundered into creating something that just might save our sanity: preventative communication. On her list...
by Rick | Sep 7, 2012 | Blog, Leadership Series
I hope I never get over a desire to jump into a phone booth and change into a Superman cape. Even at 52. The good news is that there aren’t many phone booths anymore. The bad news is that when I do see one, all rational thoughts pack their bags, leave the station, and...
