by Boothman | Feb 9, 2019 | connect in business
It has never been more important to talk to strangers than it is today. Polarized politics, political correctness and digital distractions are making strangers out of all of us. The result is an epidemic of unhappiness and isolation across all age and socio-economic...
by Boothman | Dec 16, 2018 | Talking to Strangers
Reading time: 100 seconds.Professor Thomas Harrell at the Stanford Business School spent 20 years examining Stanford MBAs looking for the success factor. He concluded the only identifiable predictor of success is something he called “social extroversion”...
by Boothman | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, Boost, connect in business
A Simple Risk/Reward CalculatorREADING TIME: 30 SecondsWe are pre-conditioned to avoid risks even though we deal with them on a daily basis. As a result, we turn away from opportunities to create the jobs we dream of, build the lives we long for, and make the moves...
by Boothman | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog, Boost, connect in business
When Bill Gates, the richest man in the US asked Warren Buffett, the second richest man in the US “How do you define success?” he replied, “I tap dance to work.” That’s StorySpeak. Warren Buffett used the happy tone of old Hollywood song and dance movies where the...
by Boothman | Feb 15, 2018 | connect in business
READING TIME: 100 Seconds Introductions are an important part of business. Learn to handle them graciously, and you display the hallmark of a polished business professional. Introducing Others If you introduce your boss to a friendly media contact, or a client to...
