COMPASS POINT

The study we referenced in our weekly tip from Blink is very instructive for business professionals. Why didn’t patients sue doctors for malpractice, even when they were culpable? Because they liked and trusted the physician who spent a little more time, questioned and listened … read more »

The Bubble

Everyone who has given a dozen presentations or more has at least one horror story about the space. It was too small, too large, the lights shone directly into their eyes, the table setup was all wrong, the sightlines were … read more »

Ha Long Pearls

Pearl farms thrive in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. Perhaps the limestone karst, which forms the many islands in the Bay, contributes to the quality of these pearls. But the oysters are simply trying to get rid of the foreign material, … read more »

Charisma: Elusive gift from the gods?

Is there anything more ephemeral or desirable than charisma? With it, you can achieve almost anything. Without it, you are another Republican Presidential candidate, desperately scraping by. The candidates’ reviews all sound like, “I like his stand on X, but … read more »

The King’s Speech

Who would think that speaking with passion and clarity could save a country? In the beautifully rendered film “The King’s Speech”, the value of masterful speaking is proven by history. King George VI, speaking via regular radio broadcasts during WWII, … read more »

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