Do you want to know if you’re robotic or empathetic when you speak? Analyze yourself. Watch recordings of yourself speaking. When did you look natural? Enthusiastic and energized? When did you look nervous or robotic? Note the time … [Read more...] about Are you a robot or a human?
Is this really a story?
So you’re converted to the power of stories. That’s GREAT! But how can you tell when your stories are really reaching your audience? If: Your audiences become emotionally invested and won’t let you stop until they hear the end of the story; … [Read more...] about Is this really a story?
Why can’t they see me?
The 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer found that 56 percent of respondents believe business leaders are “purposely trying to mislead people by saying things they know are false”. But you are not like the other business leaders that are lying! You are a … [Read more...] about Why can’t they see me?
Who’s with you?
A majority of people believe business leaders are “purposely trying to mislead people by saying things they know are false”, according to the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer. This is not good for you, business leader. But instead of raging that you’re a … [Read more...] about Who’s with you?
It’s not your fault
People don’t trust corporations. The 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer found that 56 percent of respondents believe business leaders are “purposely trying to mislead people by saying things they know are false”. I think that’s called lying. Ouch. When … [Read more...] about It’s not your fault
But what’s an evangelist?
What is an evangelist really? After all, we’re in business, not at a tent rally! An evangelist is someone who sees and believes in something so much that they spend a ton of energy reaching out to you to help you see and believe in it too. An … [Read more...] about But what’s an evangelist?
Every innovator is an evangelist
Tech industry founders don’t have a monopoly on the term ‘innovator’. They never have. They never will. One of the greatest innovators I’ve ever met is a doctor at UCSF serving women living with HIV. He’s never been near a programming language in his … [Read more...] about Every innovator is an evangelist
Bite into that steep learning curve!
This January I’m encouraging you to dive into the sometimes scary work of becoming a great communicator. Why? Because I want you and your business to succeed, and nothing will serve you and your vision better than developing exceptional communication … [Read more...] about Bite into that steep learning curve!
What will you master in 2021?
As you defined your goals for 2021, I hope you included becoming a great communicator! Because you know nothing will serve you and your vision better than developing exceptional communication skills! So what’s on the menu first? Your most … [Read more...] about What will you master in 2021?
Should I let this reporter interrupt me?
poseyblog is short. On purpose! You can always get more depth and resources in poseycorp’s newsletter - subscribe here. Reporters can be super impatient. Sometimes they burst in with a question while you’re mid sentence. Should you let them … [Read more...] about Should I let this reporter interrupt me?
