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Excessive Talking Can Be a Killer

Excessive talking can be dangerous to your business and your life.  Tongue-wagging may not send you to the ER with heart-palpitations, blood clots,...

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How to Get Started as a Professional Speaker and Sustain a 50-Year Career

(Forbes first published my article here.) Now that people are living longer, we’re hearing pundits talk about a 50- or 60-year career becoming...

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Punctuation: Colons Vs Dashes Vs Parentheses

Punctuation can determine the interpretation of a contract, fix the price of your product, or alter the tone of your email. Never underestimate its...

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How AI Can Kill Your Career or Business

(Forbes first published my article here.) You’ll find it difficult to pick up a publication from the last few months that does not include an...

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What To Say In Sticky Situations

(Forbes first published my article here.) You’ve probably heard the old joke about the socially awkward woman whose friend set her up with a...

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“Just Trust Me on This, Ok?” 6 Reasons They Don’t and How to Rebuild

(Forbes first published my article here.) “So what are your responsibilities here?” I asked Cheryl, the senior manager seated beside me at the...

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