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Losing it Live: Michael Bay’s Meltdown
You can now witness your worst nightmare if you deliver presentations: embarrassing yourself on stage. In this case, it happened to famed film director Michael Bay – ironically, a man who directs...
View ArticleRumor is the most effective communication
Repeat after me: "I won't spread what I've heard before confirming it." Say it loudly, three times, please. Then implement. As a young journalist, my news directors drilled into me the responsibility...
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The Influential Inbox
It’s time to think outside the in-box. Email is inefficient. It’s bloated and broken. Today’s in-boxes are clogged with cover-your-butt documentation, unread heads-ups and countless attempts to win...
View ArticleYour Presence on Camera - Why You Should Care
You're at an event. Perhaps it's an industry conference, an NBA basketball game, or even a Tonight Show taping. The action is happening right before your eyes. Quick: where are your eyes? If you're...
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The One to Watch: What You Can Learn From Mary Barra, Chairman and CEO of...
This quick read pinpoints why Mary Barra's presence is influential and what you can learn from her growth. Senior executive advisor Connie Dieken demystifies how Barra sharpened her presence and gained...
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What You Can Learn from the Presence of Prince
You only needed to scroll through the photos of iconic buildings bathed in purple on the days following Price's death to see evidence of his presence. From the Eiffel Tower to the Superdome, the world...
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What Leaders Can Learn from Muhammad Ali’s Presence
His greatness — and crossover appeal — lived at the intersection of humanity, athleticism, and activism. Even in death, his presence is felt everywhere. Muhammad Ali was by far the most influential...
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Whacking the CEO: The Bold New Moves Between the C-Suite and the Board
The CEO firing was direct and dismissive. Barnes & Noble didn't stick to the bland yet reliable “we’re moving in a different direction” script when it booted Chief Executive Officer Ron Boire. They...
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Influencing with Integrity is in His Blood
I am pro-influence and anti-manipulation. If you are, too, I hope you'll stand up and cheer for Tyler Schultz as you read his story. Tyler voiced his concerns about troubling practices at blood-testing...
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Leaders: When your accountant walks the runway, run the other direction
In hindsight, the bedazzled briefcases signaled the debacle ahead. Let's set aside the Best Picture envelope nestled inside that caused the ruckus. The topsy-turvy spectacle was triggered by these...
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