From Shakespeare to Star Trek Some things never change. Even if the language seems formidable, dig a little deeper and it may suddenly look quite familiar. And telling.
12 Good Ways to Piss Off Your CustomersToo much business? Too many customers wanting to buy? Grab a pen. Here are some time-tested tips for blowing off those pesky clients.
A Job in Sales? Just Shoot Me"Salesman." Do you instinctively shudder at the word, conjuring images of sleazy used car sales types? Here's my story. From the dark side.
The Mighty Morphin’ Monopoly Mogul Morphing isn't just for Power Rangers. We're constantly changing as we move through life. How many different roles have you played?
Friends on SetInterpersonal skills are everything in a people-oriented industry. And friendships are the icing on the cake. Cultivate them well.
Is Your Marketing Truly Memorable? Funny ads and commercials stick with us because they’re entertaining and usually quite clever. Just don't fall into this common trap....
Dive-Bombing Owls & Other OdditiesAh, childhood memories. Generationally, they're the ties that bind, making us stronger. Except when the local wildlife is out to get us.
Keeping a Balanced PerspectiveWhat's the best mindset for tackling problems? That of an optimist? Pessimist? Personally, I opt for being a realist. That middle ground.
Caught Off Guard By the Unexpected? Improvise!Expect the unexpected. When it comes, turn to improv, an acting technique that teaches you how to respond quickly to change.
12 (Good!) Excuses for Taking a Break Worn out? Exhausted? Totally stressed from the past year? I get it. You need a break! Take one - it's essential to your good health.
15 Ways to Grin and Bear ItA simple shift in attitude or perspective works wonders in lifting your spirits. Or those of others. Give these 15 tips a try!
When Disaster Comes Calling"Arrrggghhh!!" Whatever your exclamation of choice, it all means the same thing: sh*t happened. And it probably happened to you.
Crisis Management: Fight, Flight, or Adapt?How do you respond to a crisis? Creative workarounds have saved careers! And sometimes have brought benefits otherwise never realized.
The Key to Receiving Good Customer ServiceHave a problem with a service provider? Don't take it lying down. But don't fly off the handle, either. A quiet, direct approach goes far.
Old People Get Away With the Darndest ThingsLet's hear it for being in our elder years! You can get away with saying things that you never would have been able to before.
Mentorship: Helping Those Coming Up From BehindSometimes it’s the personal advice or heart-to-heart talks that can make all the difference in someone’s life.
When Making Faces Makes MoneyAfter years of hard work in a career or building a family, there’s a desire to have more fun. Might as well make some money at it then!
15 Tips for Building a Strong TeamTeamwork. It plays out in the field and in the conference room. The good, the bad, the unwatchable. Here's tips for building a strong team.
Feedback Makes the Heart Grow FonderResilience needs to be in every actor's toolbox. When "No" is a constant response, genuine positive feedback can make a world of difference.
Physically Limited, Socially ExpandedIt all started when I was 12, buying an issue of “Teen” magazine. A penpal! A distant friend. Shared experiences. A lifeline.
The Roller Coaster MarathonPandemics and protestors change things. Yup, but so do all the little things in life. Change is the name of the game especially in the arts.
The Voiceover Farm: E-I-E-I-OThere's wisdom in the most unlikely places. Entertaining toddlers aside, E-I-E-I-O pretty well describes the core values of my VO business.
When Did LinkedIn Become a Dating Site?!Poor guys must be desperate, wrangling for any type of female connection. How successful can they possibly be in the middle of a pandemic?
Turning the CornerAttention pandemic-weary home warriors! There's a new hope out there and we may finally be turning the corner on this thing.