by Franklin Wordsmith | May 5, 2019 | Leadership
Have you ever looked at someone and wondered if he was paying attention to you?That happened to a woman who attended a Meeting Planners International program I did last week on leadership development. It turned out the man was her husband.This short video explains...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Apr 23, 2019 | Storytelling
When was the last time you admitted messing up at work? It turns out that sharing these kinds of stories helps people perceive you as a better leader.What We Want to Do to BlowhardsIt’s probably easy for you to remember the opposite situation: an executive who foisted...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Jan 16, 2018 | Leadership
I’ve been on several boards for not-for-profits and organizations.The toughest moment in any meeting is when we identify an issue or opportunity that needs a leader. That’s when we hear someone ask, “Who’s willing to take this on?”Crickets …How can we create a better...
