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...
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...