by Alex Perry | Oct 19, 2020 | Confidence, Storytelling
I’ve gone soft. Some might say that I’ve let myself go. (not to my face, of course; that wouldn’t be nice) I’ve been cramming myself into jeans that haven’t fit for a while now. I hurt my back in September and haven’t been...
by Alex Perry | Oct 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
I didn’t get my nails done. I went to the nail salon with my daughter, Carmen, who was very excited about getting her nails done, and I turned down the service for myself. This was not an earth-shattering decision by any means. I didn’t participate in a...
by Alex Perry | Jul 8, 2020 | Confidence, For Tough Times, leadership
Saying no to a friend, a colleague, or a family member. Speaking up when you’re afraid—staying quiet when others are not. Exercising, avoiding crappy food and booze, steering clear of drama, and gossip. They’re not called hard choices for no...
by Alex Perry | Jun 24, 2020 | Better Communication, Confidence, leadership, Storytelling
There. I said it. I’m a verbal affirmation junkie, an addict if you will. I’m addicted to words and praise and adoration from other people. As I write, I’m battling the fantasies of comments I’ll get (or won’t get) in...
by Alex Perry | Jun 23, 2020 | Better Communication, Confidence, Executive Communication, leadership, Storytelling
Don’t gloss over this question with the standard response, “I’d tell my loved ones how much I love them.” Of course, you would. Go deeper. There’s more, isn’t there? More people you’d talk to? More questions you’d ask? What amends would you make? If you knew you...
