by Franklin Wordsmith | Feb 13, 2023 | Storytelling, Video
Maybe you’re like me. I like to get things right. And, yes, some of it is the ego boost that comes from looking good in front of others. And some of it is avoiding looking like an idiot. But this sometimes causes me to stumble. Can you also fall into the trap of...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Jan 2, 2020 | Leadership
I looked at the people in the room and swallowed hard. They were gathered to determine the priorities for the Illinois Chapter of the National Speakers Association in the coming year. I knew a few and had invited others for their reputation as insightful speakers with...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Apr 3, 2018 | Leadership
Last year, I was frustrated with the lack of progress on updating the website for the National Speakers Association (NSA) Illinois Chapter.”Just give it to me,” I said to the chapter president, “and I’ll get it done.”I wanted to make my...
