by Franklin Wordsmith | Mar 17, 2017 | Neuroscience
I believe inertia is the most powerful force in the universe. Even when we get excited about something, if it means changing, too often we take a pass.Let’s start changing that this week!There are three steps to turning new knowledge into action:When you learn a...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Mar 9, 2017 | Storytelling
I’ve been very focused on helping leaders tell good stories to clients and employees.It occurred to me in the wee hours today that I’ve missed an audience that’s just as important. It’s about the stories we all tell ourselves.I’ve never subscribed to...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Feb 26, 2017 | Leadership
After having a temper tantrum, my nearly three-year-old grandson Wyatt looked up and said, “I just had a fit!”I must admit: hearing about “authenticity” gives me one.It’s a trick of my brain. Say “authenticity” to me, and I hear “synergy.” Or “core competency.” Or...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Jan 31, 2017 | Leadership
Our happy dog Bob died unexpectedly last week. I learned about this when driving to Minnesota for a funeral for my aunt. (What a rotten day!)While dealing with my own loss and mourning, I realized the people around me were equally at a loss about what to do.Here’s...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Jan 24, 2017 | Leadership
We have a saying at our house: “You can always tell a Franklin. But you can’t tell them much.”When we use words to obscure our meanings, it tells people more about us than our subject – and usually not what we’d like …You Can Always Tell a EuphemismOver the weekend,...
