Monthly Archives: June 2010

How to Make Sure People “Get” What You Are Saying

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and gotten so frustrated because they just kept missing your point? Did you want to smack them in the head, grab their shoulders, and scream, “what’s wrong with you??” Sure, that’s … Continue reading →

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Professional Speaker Meets Vuvuzela

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Avish

Just for fun… Here’s a quick video example of what would happen if professional speaker audiences were like World Cup audiences: *** Are you planning an event and looking for a great speaker to add humor and energy? Then visit … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid Making Stupid Mistakes Out of Stupid Anger

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever done something really stupid when you were angry? If so, don’t worry; now you can feel better about yourself, because I doubt you have ever done something this stupid. I came across this story that a) strongly … Continue reading →

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6 Horrendous Leadership Types

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever had a really bad boss? One of those bosses who is so bad he can turn a dream job into a nightmare? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Bad leadership can destroy a team, division, organization. This is … Continue reading →

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Are You an Encouraging Inspiration or a Discouraging Dumbass?

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever had someone tell you that you weren’t good enough to do something you wanted to do or have something you wanted to have? If so, first, visualize kicking them in the groin. Second, keep reading… With the … Continue reading →

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Root Canal Sale!

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Avish

Well, it seems that I have gone and done something to my teeth, and now I need a root canal 🙁 This was a rather unexpected event, but in my quest to turn lemonades into deliciuos lemon flavored cocktails, I … Continue reading →

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Three Lessons From the Last Day of School

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Avish

“School’s Out For Summer! School’s Out Forever!” -Alice Cooper Here in Philadelphia, and many other places I would guess, today is the last day of school. Wahoo! Kids are very, very excited. If my teacher friend is any indication, the … Continue reading →

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Personal Responsibility and Dog Poo

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Avish

It is the middle of June, and while I generally love the sun, I have to say that right now I am really hoping for rain? Why? Because some dingus left their dog poop in front of my garage and … Continue reading →

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How to Accidentally Get Elected to Public Office

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Avish

Want to get involved in local politics? It may be easier than you think… I received the email below yesterday from a friend of mine. It turns out he accidentally got himself elected to public office. I know what you’re … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Reason Why Pixar Is Awesome

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Avish

A few months ago, I posted an article about what we can learn from Pixar’s success. I was pretty proud of that article, and according to my “Most Popular” plugin (look over at the left column) my readers agree. So, … Continue reading →

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