Communication
How to Spot a Lie with Pamela Meyer
By Pamela Meyer
Certified Fraud Examiner Pamela Meyer is a leading expert in the science of deception. She uses her extensive training in research into psychology and visual cues to help uncover the truth. She brings this knowledge to her fascinating speeches that are essential viewing for leaders and human resource managers everywhere. I did further investigation and… more -->
Interview with Robert Richman: Culture Hacking, Relevancy and Values
Robert Richman is a culture strategist and was the co-creator of Zappos Insights, an innovative program focused on educating companies on the secrets behind Zappos’ amazing employee culture. The big challenge is to develop a culture that is strongly aligned but also has the freedom to be autonomous. SPEAKING.COM: What are some of the main… more -->
Crucial Tip for Leading Better Meetings
Here's a useful tip for you the next time you find yourself standing in front of a group of people and about to facilitate a meeting of any kind. Before you begin, ask people to give you permission to facilitate. This may sound like a complete waste of time, especially if you've been brought in… more -->
Communicate to Mute the Dark Side of the Imagination
By James Mapes
Communication is the glue that holds relationships together. So, the question is - Do you believe that you communicate often enough and in the right way to create and sustain positive relationships in all areas of your life? In my 30+ years of speaking and coaching, I have observed that the majority of problems that… more -->
Engaged Listening
Have you ever felt you were really listened to? I mean one of those moments when the other person seems riveted on your words – no looking at a watch, no changing the subject, none of those subtle clues of boredom like shifting in her seat or glancing away. It’s a great feeling isn’t it?… more -->
Storytelling in Business Infographic
Here is a fantastic infographic on storytelling in business. more -->
Crucial Moments in Management: The last decade of Crucial Conversations Research
I often muse about the fact that people consider me and my coauthors to be experts on communication. When we began our work three decades ago, our real interest had nothing to do with communication. What interested us was the study of crucial moments—moments where the way a manager behaves has a profound and disproportionate… more -->
DISC and The Platinum Rule
We have all heard of the Golden Rule and many people aspire to live by it. The Golden Rule is not a panacea. Think about it: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." The Golden Rule implies the basic assumption that other people would like to be treated the way that… more -->
Speakers / Writers
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With over 40 years experience, Marc Randolph, co-founder and former CEO and Netflix, has proved to be an expert on business strategies and innovations. By fostering creativity and turning ideas into realities, Marc has c
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One of television's most watched celebrities, Bear Grylls launched a Survivalism Fever that has swept across the world. The former British Special Forces operative is best-known for taking his adventures in the plane ... more -->
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An empirical futurist and corporate forecaster for 35-plus years, Thornton May has helped various organizations outperform their competition by designing for what comes next. He serves as Executive Director and Dean at t
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Isolated in the Amazonian jungle after his raft went over a waterfall, Yossi Ghinsberg should have perished. Instead the Israeli, a 22-year-old youth at the time, gathered his wits and embarked on a three-week-long e ... more -->
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John Cleese is one of the world's most instantly recognizable comic celebrities and writers. His work on the groundbreaking and iconic Monty Python's Flying Circus, Fawlty Towers and A Fish Called Wanda ... more -->
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Called the “apostle of appreciation" (Globe and Mail), Chester Elton is sought after by conference organizers across the globe for his insights into employee motivation, management and increasing productivity ... more -->
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To succeed in the modern commercial world, business leaders need to transform their thinking and recognize that constant change is necessary to stay ahead. Top innovative companies recognize the power of disruptive in ... more -->
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CEO of Tomorrow, a global consultancy for business design, Mike Walsh is in great demand from leading companies worldwide, both as a consultant and a keynote speaker. A former senior strategist at News Corporation and cu
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Few speakers have a better claim to be regarded as inspirational than Nicholas Vujicic. Born without arms or legs, he has overcome his disability in the most astonishing ways, setting a true example of inspiring success
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Acknowledged as one of the world's leading experts on Human Resources and Corporate Culture, Dr. Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, where she is the director of the “Human R ... more -->
