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 | 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 | Dec 3, 2019 | Confidence, leadership, Leadership Presence, Making Mistakes, Storytelling
My friend Jen and I send each other messages over Voxer pretty much daily. We’re small business owners and self-proclaimed nerds trying to figure out the world of entrepreneurship. We share war stories, successes, and do our best to hold each other...
by Alex Perry | Oct 29, 2019 | Confidence, Presence, Storytelling
“Are you sure you don’t want some? I mean, we live in a world of instant gratification, ya know? This will give it to ya.” Words from the aesthetician I was visiting, referring to Botox. (and by referring I mean not so subtly...
