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 | Oct 24, 2019 | Confidence, Leadership Presence, Presence, Storytelling, Uncategorized
I find it easy to get sucked into the idea that success is complicated. That my greatest achievements are determined by profit and loss sheets, that success is measured in numbers of clients, deals closed or projects completed. I compare, judge and compete against...
by Alex Perry | Mar 13, 2019 | Confidence, leadership, Presence, Public Speaking, Storytelling
If you’ve been around me or read my email newsletter these past few months you know it’s been an exciting time here at PS. I’ve spent the last six weeks getting ready to talk at TEDxUCincinnati. Saturday was the big day and let me tell you; it...