Like thousands of people in cities all over the world, Kristin Pedemonti spends much of her time on the sidewalk holding a sign. And like many, her sign is cardboard with hand-written letters in faded black marker. It’s a familiar scene. Most people walk by without even noticing her. Others see her and her sign…
Month: November 2014
Episode 14: The kindness of a stranger. . .
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/PWAS_014.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSShttp://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/PWAS_014.mp3Podcast (parenting-with-a-story-podcast-series): Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS My guest is Kristin Pedemonti who has personally brought more joy into hearts of strangers than any human being I know. You’re about to find out why, and learn how you can do the same.…
How NOT to Treat Your Mother-in-Law This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day 2003, my wife and I were hosting dinner at our house with a few guests, including my sister and my wife’s mother, Jeannie. And as cliché as it may be, before the meal had even been served, I had already had enough of my mother-in-law’s company. Out on the back patio, I complained…
Episode 16: Two bad presentation habits you need to stop right now
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/LWAS_016.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSShttp://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/LWAS_016.mp3Podcast (lead-with-a-story-podcast-series): Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS The second half of my conversation with sales coach Mike Weinberg where he talks about two bad presentation habits you need to stop right now. Mike is the author of the bestselling book New Sales.…
Episode 13: Why I asked Lou Holtz for my position back: A Notre Dame lineman's tale
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/PWAS_013.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSShttp://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/PWAS_013.mp3Podcast (parenting-with-a-story-podcast-series): Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode you’ll learn the value of patience and listening from ex-Notre Dame football player Michael McGlinn who quit the team under legendary coach Lou Holtz during his 9-season streak of bowl game appearances,…
Episode 15: The worst sales call ever witnessed by the best sales coach in the business
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/LWAS_015b.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSShttp://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/LWAS_015b.mp3Podcast (lead-with-a-story-podcast-series): Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS My guest today is Mike Weinberg, new business development coach and author of the bestselling book New Sales. Simplified. He joins me this week to share a painful story about the worst sales call he…
Would you rather be the head of a dog, or the tail of a lion?
There’s an ancient Chinese saying that it’s “better to be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.” Read how that value has played out in the life and career of the CEO of a Nissan-Mitsubishi joint venture, then you decide. See full story here.
Book Review - Using Stories to Teach and Inspire Your Children
from the Family Focus Blog An expert trainer in leadership and storytelling techniques, Paul Smith has found that stories are not only a powerful tool for engaging and motivating employees. A dedicated father of two, Paul routinely relies on stories to help his sons find solutions to challenges, from bouncing back from failure to dealing with bullies,…
Book Review - Parenting With A Story
from Dad of Divas’ Reviews My Take on the BookAs someone that only uses stories occasionally with my kids, I really learned a lot from the author. As I was reading through this book I started to really think about what I could do to better use my own experiences to help my kids to…
The Family Focus Blog: Using Stories to Teach and Inspire Your Children
The Family Focus Blog IDs the top 3 barriers (and solutions!) to using more stories to teach character lessons to your kids. Check it out here.