I enjoy ads and commercials. The good ones stick with me. I’m impacted by their images, sounds and words. The best ones have a dramatic tagline or slogan – a succinct, repeatable core message about the product or service that conveys the essence of what the company wants you to believe and remember. They’re designed […]

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Call me old-fashioned, but I like receiving a response when I communicate, unless I say, “No need to reply.”  And, from a number of recent conversations, I know I’m not the only one with a preference for closing the communication loop. There are many possible explanations for the rise in non-responses.  Some blame younger generations […]

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Many leaders labor under LIES (labels, illusions, excuses and stories) that limit their effectiveness.  One of which is the illusion that you’re either born with executive presence or you’re out of luck. In truth, executive presence can be developed and refined.  Here’s a list of key elements that make up others perception of people with […]

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