The other evening I had the great pleasure of attending the 16th Annual Books for a Better Life Awards at the TimesCenter in New York City. The Awards were given to the best self-improvement books of 2011. Nominated titles fall into ten categories–all designed to inspire and improve our lives. The proceeds from the event […]
Tag: Personal Development
When Books Fly: Lessons from Lessmore
One of the most creative, and inspiring short films I have ever seen is “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.” I’ve seen teenagers cry and toddlers mesmerized when watching this fifteen-minute film. Adults barely contain their sense of wonder. There are so many messages from this short film to consider. If I were […]
OPE: No Greater Leverage
If you study financial success books on investments, you will likely come across the terminology “OPM.” It stands for other people’s money. The idea is to start with nothing, but use other people’s money to become fabulously wealthy. Widely used in the real estate world, this concept of financial leverage and OPM is often hyped […]
Audience: Know Thy Speaker! 7 Tips for the Audience
As a frequent keynote speaker and lifelong student of communication, I often hear the advice, “Know your audience.” It’s a speaker’s starting point. You need to know who you are talking to, why they are attending, and what their goals are. Knowing your audience is crucial. On the other hand, I’ve never heard advice for […]
What’s Your Skin Type?
Most of the time, you will see leadership advice admonishing younger managers to be thick skinned. Ditto for advice to new authors, songwriters or anyone in the public arena. The mantra never changes: Have a thick skin. Any leader will tell you that you cannot be too sensitive. There are always critics. No matter what […]
