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...
by Alex Perry | Jun 15, 2020 | Better Communication, Confidence, For Tough Times, leadership, Making Mistakes, Storytelling
You’re built for a time such as this. My friend, I can’t think of anyone better to handle what’s going on in the world right now than you. Yep, you. There’s no one I can think of that’s better equipped to handle the impact of...
by Alex Perry | Oct 16, 2019 | Better Communication, Executive Communication, Leadership Presence, Public Speaking
For the sake of this exercise, envision yourself as the thinker in these office scenarios: 1.) Walking down the office hall: “There’s Sam from accounting, I should say hi, but I’m going to pretend I didn’t see him. I’ve got too much...
by Alex Perry | Jun 12, 2019 | Better Communication, Confidence, Executive Communication, Leadership Presence
According to a study commissioned by CPP Inc., U.S. employees spend 2.1 hours per week involved in conflicts, which amounts to approximately $359 billion in paid hours or the equivalent of 385 million working days. I don’t know about you, but...
by Alex Perry | May 23, 2019 | Better Communication, Confidence, leadership, Presence, Public Speaking, Uncategorized
According to Gallup’s recent State of the American Workplace report, only 22% of U.S. employees strongly agree that their company’s leaders have a clear direction for their organization. And only 13% strongly agree that their organization’s...
