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The term “owning the room” is often used to refer to one’s ability to command the audience’s attention when making a presentation. As a keynote speaker, I am well aware of what that looks and feels like. I also think that the term speaks to our ability to command the attention and respect of others– […]

It was named for the Roman god, Janus.  Janus was considered to be the god of gates and doors. His unusual appearance sported a head with two faces – each looking in opposite directions. It is believed that he was depicted in this fashion because of the notion that gates and doors looked in two

When I was in basic training, the instructors would often have us shout, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression so make the first impression last!” That’s actually a true statement and there are a number of studies to back it up. A first impression can determine whether or not you

  Last year this time or even three weeks ago, if you extended your hand to greet someone and they responded with an elbow bump, you’d be taken aback, perhaps even feel a little offended. Today, if you try to shake someone’s hand, they’d probably think you are crazy, careless or even negligent. Of such

      Friday, March 20th is the International Day of Happiness. They are suggesting three positive steps that we can take:   Keep Calm.   Stay wise.   Be kind.   I can’t think of better advice or anything more positive we could do during these uncertain times as we grapple with this pandemic

In certain sports –diving, figure skating, gymnastics, and so on, athletes strive to attain that “perfect 10”. There is a tendency to strive for that perfect 10 in other areas of our lives as well. Seen as the pinnacle of achievement and obsessed with achieving it, we often hear about the perfect body, the perfect

  Best guide on how to Make the Most of your 24 hours In his tribute to Kobe Bryant, Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors said that Kobe’s number 24 wasn’t just the number on his jersey, it was the number of hours in the day that he used to hone and develop his craft

Maintaining a New Year’s Mentality throughout the Year By now, most people have abandoned their New Year’s resolutions. Studies have shown that only 5% of resolutions are kept beyond the end of January. That is a shocking statistic given the hope and optimism with which most people start the year and the excitement with which

Success excites us! It provides us with evidence that we’re capable of achieving regardless of the obstacles we may have had to overcome. Additionally, our achievements serve as further proof that we are capable of even greater success in the future. Needless to say, success means different things to different people. Some think of success

A Keep On Pushing Moment: Have Faith “It is lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges” ~ Muhammad Ali I can definitely relate to this quote from the GOAT—The Greatest Of All Time. When I look back on some of the major accomplishments of my life, I know that I was able