Apparently, quite a lot – but only if they trust you enough. I was reading an Inc. article by Kimanzi Constable about Apple’s latest iPhone launch and the extraordinary loyalty the brand continues to command. Despite shortages, long waits and a starting price of around $2,000, customers were still prepared to queue, wait months for […]
A friend recently asked me to listen to the father-of-the-bride speech he had written for his daughter’s wedding. It was a good speech. Thoughtful, polished and full of pride. But as he read it, I realised something was missing. It sounded a little like a CV. There were all her school achievements, the things she […]
Embarrassment has a surprisingly short shelf life when everyone is laughing with you. Yesterday, I was Toastmaster at my club meeting, and the theme was “Game for a Laugh.” There were bad jokes, terrible puns and playful introductions, but some of the biggest laughs came from the things that went wrong. Yes, I stumbled over […]
