In a recent story, CNN covered Larry King’s fiftieth anniversary in broadcast journalism. Known for his signature suspenders and an ability to get exclusive information out of people stingy with their details, Larry let escape some exclusive information of his own—specifically his secret for doing great interviews: "…I listen to the answers, I ask short [...]
A recent Wall Street Journal article proclaimed that "soft skills" for managers have become "a growing interest" in organizations today. Since when did good people skills go out of style? (“Theory and Practice: M.B.A. Programs Hone ‘Soft Skills’”; Phred Dvorak; Feb. 12, 2007; B.3.) Sure, a mention of the titles CEO, CFO, or EVP may [...]
As we gear up here for our third "Get Your Book Published" workshop in Dallas, April 19-21, I’ve had several past attendees "check in" with me about their ongoing successes. I thought it might be motivating to some of you considering writing a book to launch a new product or service or to showcase a [...]
