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What’s Next? Get Ready for VR Meetings and Presentations
Two years ago, before COVID forced the world into virtual meetings, an entrepreneur named Thong Nguyen unwittingly diagnosed what we know today as Zoom fatigue and, most important, what could be the cure: virtual reality […]
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Awakening the Power of Conversations
The exchange of our thoughts, ideas and the art of listening to each other can be a powerful tool for conversations when done right. Watch and Listen to the leadership conversation with Sarah Gershman, President […]
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Making the most of the virtual High Holiday sermon
Originally Published August 29, 2020 on Times of Israel Website ‘The Days of Awe’ are anxiety producers for rabbis any year, but COVID takes it to a new level. Rabbis everywhere are faced with an additional […]
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Leaders to Learn From: HOW TO SPEAK IN CRISIS
Today’s Featured Leader – Congressman John Lewis When Congressman John Lewis was just 23 years old, he stormed into national consciousness when he delivered his fiery, unequivocal address at the 1963 March on Washington. Many […]
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Leaders to Learn From: HOW TO SPEAK IN CRISIS
Today’s Featured Leader – President Obama Obama concludes his powerful graduation message to the class of 2020 with a jolt of exhortation and hope. As a listener, I feel inspired to lead and, at risk […]
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Leaders to Learn From: HOW TO SPEAK IN CRISIS
Today’s Featured Leader – Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand – Strength and Empathy Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand ends nearly all her public appearances with the same words: “Be strong, be […]
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Leaders to Learn From: HOW TO SPEAK IN CRISIS
Today’s Featured Leader – PM Silvario Jacobs – The Power of Enunciation When you hear this month’s video message of the Prime Minister of St. Maarten, Silverio E. Jacobs, warning her nation to stay home, […]
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Leaders to Learn From: HOW TO SPEAK IN CRISIS
Today’s Featured Leader – Chris Cuomo: The Power of Vivid Language CNN correspondent Chris Cuomo, broadcasting from his basement, wants us to understand his experience with COVID. He makes it clear that even “mild” cases […]
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Leaders to Learn From: How to Speak in Crisis
Today’s Featured Leader – Governor Cuomo – Setting the Emotional Context New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has become one of the most prominent voices in the COVID-19 pandemic. As Vulture TV critic Jen Chaney writes, […]
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How to Brief Your Boss on the Spot
One of my clients, Steven, recounted recently a story that is an employee’s nightmare. Perched at his desk cranking out a complex project, Steven’s boss walked in and demanded an immediate update. Caught off guard, […]
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The Problem with Lady Gaga’s Grammy Performance of Shallow
I was eager to hear Lady Gaga sing Shallow at the Grammy’s on Sunday night. And like many fans, disappointed by her performance. Lady Gaga left Ally at home and instead sang Shallow Lady Gaga style. With […]
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The Only Way to Keep Your Resolutions
I love this piece by David deSteno in the New York Times, “The Only Way to Keep Your Resolutions.” DeSteno argues we only keep our resolutions when we tie them to positive emotions: That tool […]
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