While I spend most of my work day designing and delivering keynote addresses and workshops, I'm an avid woodworker in my spare time. I've always limped along using a workbench cobbled together with scrap wood and old kitchen cabinets. This spring, I decided it was high...
Let's try out a little magic trick. Before you continue reading, I'd like you to think of three jobs that will employ the most people in the near future. Done? Great! Now I'm going to use magic to read your mind and tell you some of the jobs...
Some managers appear to be natural born leaders. But research shows that very few (including those who've gone on to be recognized as fantastic managers) exhibit leadership qualities early in life. Most people become great leaders thanks to practice, mentorship, and experience. Some of the world's biggest companies have taken...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aKfXoH1eCc Recently I made a pretty big mistake. I sent out an email to my list that, instead of starting with the person's first name, "Dear ," it said...
https://youtu.be/pToTS-c2WJs I used to be terrible at remembering people's names. Within a minute of meeting someone new, I'd have already forgotten. Was it Joe? John? Jehoshaphat? Then I met Johnny Ace Palmer. Johnny was the first close-up magician to win the prestigious Grand Prix award from the International Federation...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHmOiRb7eqk Words are powerful. I love the word Abracadabra because it means "I create as I speak". And while it might associated with pulling a rabbit out of a hat, there is a greater truth to it. Words can have the power to create greatness. They also have...
https://youtu.be/Z0jSD3Q5ZD0 Have you ever said "Wow, I can't believe it's half way through the year already. Time flies! I swear it was JUST Christmas". It's commonly said that time goes quicker as an adult. But is that actually true? Is time speeding up as we age? Researchers from the...
Would you like to create some magic in your life and work? I've been performing magic tricks for over 18 years, but I've recently discovered a way to create real magic. I'm not talking about incantations, spells or Harry Potter-esque wizardry. I’m talking about a tool that...
https://youtu.be/eXUIx67ENDw The word abracadabra has been associated with magic and magicians for centuries. Along with the wave of a magic wand, it's used as an incantation that makes the magic happen. There are different theories about the origin of the word Abracadabra. My favourite alludes to the...
This week I thought I'd share this great infographic that succinctly highlights ten of the primary building blocks that can be a strong foundation for creating or boosting a team's engagement. Take a look and see how many of these are already in practice in...
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