How to Stop Apologizing

"I'm sorry" - how many times have you said this in the past week? If you're like most people, the answer is probably "too many to count." As a communication expert, over-apologizing is something I have seen hundreds of times. But why do we apologize so much? Is it because we've been taught that it's the polite thing to do? Or is there something more going on beneath the surface?

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How to Become a Keynote Speaker

We all know someone who seems to have it all together. They always seem to know the right thing to say, they never get frazzled or overwhelmed, and they always seem to be able to read other people perfectly. Chances are, that person has a high emotional intelligence (EI).

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5 Ways to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence

We all know someone who seems to have it all together. They always seem to know the right thing to say, they never get frazzled or overwhelmed, and they always seem to be able to read other people perfectly. Chances are, that person has a high emotional intelligence (EI).

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What Every Successful Leader Knows About Time Management

If you Google "time management," you'll get about 80 million results. That's a whole lot of information on a topic that, let's face it, is pretty essential to our success both professionally and personally. So where do you even begin?

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The 4 Worst Leadership Mistakes You Can Make

Leaders are not born, they are made. Even if some people are more leadership-oriented, that does not automatically mean they will excel in leadership positions. In fact, many people who find themselves in leadership positions are ill-equipped to handle the challenges and responsibilities that come with the role. As a result, they often make avoidable mistakes that can have serious consequences for their teams and organizations.

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How to Stay Top of Mind

People often become motivational speakers because of a life-changing experience, whether it be positive or negative. They've climbed Everest, escaped death, or accomplished something amazing against all odds. I'm not one of those speakers. Sure, I've overcome challenges, and I do share much of my story in my keynotes, but I became a motivational speaker for these seven reasons...

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