by Franklin Wordsmith | Apr 12, 2016 | Persuasion
They’re wrong when they say public speaking is the #1 fear of business people. I know it’s going to a networking event and hearing someone ask, “What do you do?”Oh the blather and drivel that comes out of our mouths! Here’s what to do about it.Of course you know what...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Mar 8, 2016 | Leadership
After giving a workshop on creating elevator pitches, I checked in with people as they left. One woman said, “This was really useful. Except this guy at our table wouldn’t stop talking. So some of us didn’t get the chance to practice.”I knew this guy. (We all do.) I’d...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Feb 10, 2016 | Leadership
Your brain — that powerful driver of your career success — has set you up for failure. Every time you create shiny goals and plans, they likely have some fundamental flaws that will soon tarnish. Here’s what you can do to make the results more useful and...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Jan 13, 2016 | Neuroscience
The next time someone tells you, “Don’t jump to conclusions!” just smile. You can’t help it – and neither can that person. You come home and walk into the kitchen. There’s a big bite out of the angel food cake on the table, surrounded by crumbs. Your dog usually meets...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Dec 8, 2015 | Neuroscience
Have you been shopping this holiday season? Maybe you saw the $150 price tag for a pair of jeans your teenager wants and thought, “That costs twice as much as I used to pay for my jeans at that age. No way I’m spending that much!” I don’t advocate buying high-priced...
