James Frey duped the world. In 2005, Oprah Winfrey selected his book, A Million Little Pieces, as part of her book club. And everyone knows that when Oprah chooses a book, it becomes a bestseller. Imagine everyone's surprise when just a few months later, James sat on Oprah's couch admitting to the world that most of the stories in his book had been fabricated. Stories are powerful. And using them to connect with prospects helps you stand out. However, making them up and passing them … [Read more...]
What Carol Roth’s Street Smart Dad Can Teach You About Negotiating
October 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Want to learn how to negotiate? Carol Roth explains using the example of her uneducated, street smart dad. (can't see the video? click here to access it) My own street smart dad weighs heavily in many of my speeches. Who in your family can be used as part of your personal or brand story? Share your insights below. … [Read more...]