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Category Archives: Business Advice
The Power of “Yes”
Are you a “yes” person, or a “no” person? Or, in improv parlance, are you a “yes, and” person or a “yes, but” person? That little switch from “no” to “yes” can make a huge difference. I was reminded of … Continue reading
Email Dumbassery
You know what’s great about the internet? You can communicate with anyone almost instantly by sending an email. You know what sucks about the internet? Stupid people can communicate with you almost instantly by sending you an email… My friend … Continue reading
Bad Communication: A Tale of Two Stupidities
Sometimes I get concerned that maybe people don’t need to hear what I write or talk about because after all, it’s not rocket science, right? I mean, this is basic stuff that everyone probably already knows, like how to avoid … Continue reading
Interview on Radiospectives
I was recently interviewed for the internet radio show, “Radiospectives.” In the interview I talk about how to use humor and improv comedy ideas in business and life. Check it out: Avish interviewed in Radiospectives
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5 Conference Speakers That Can Kill a Conference
Planning a conference? Be wary of using of these types of conference speakers! Planning to speak at an event? Make sure you’re not one of these presenters! In the audience at a big event? See how many of these you … Continue reading
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Society: Creativity Assassin?
Sometimes I think it’s a wonder that people are able to grow up and have any creativity at all. Why? Because the world is filled with “creativity assassins.” They may not even know they are one, but nonetheless, they are … Continue reading
Focus on Your Strengths, But Don’t Completely Ignore Your Weaknesses!
Do you have a weakness in some area of your life that you are avoiding dealing with? Are you hoping that by ignoring it and focusing on your strengths that you might never have to deal with it? As you’ll … Continue reading
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Give “The Simple” Everything You’ve Got
Sometimes success can be just plain simple. In fact, it often has to be simple. This Saturday, January 23rd, my chapter of the National Speakers Association will be putting on the full day Growing Your Business with Mark LeBlanc at … Continue reading
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5 Stupid Things You May Not Realize Are Killing Your Productivity
Who doesn’t want to be more productive? If you can get more done in less time, that allows you to…um…well…get more done. And that’s a good thing, because you either move towards your goals faster or have more time to … Continue reading
No One Cares About Your Internal Company Contest!
Do you want customers to do you favors? If so, first you have to earn that right… The other day, I was standing in the Express Lane at what will remain an unnamed supermarket. Let me correct that: I was … Continue reading