”prove them wrong,” and I find these posts somewhat confusing.
I don't do my work to prove anything to anybody. We’ll always have people that don't believe in what we do; that's part of life.
Regardless, people’s opinions don't feed my family,...
It's a lie and could hurt your business.
Here is what I mean...
When people say, ”give it 100%,” what they are saying is ”give it your all,” but you can't do that all the time.
We have high productivity times and high creativity times during the day, and they...
I’m excited to share the April lineup:
Apr 5 - Storytelling FAQ Episode with Claire M. Davis
Apr 12 - The Inferiority Complex of Leaders with Mike Thorne
Apr 19 - The Story of Culbertson Resources Inc. with Ui Culbertson
Apr 26 - How to be a TEDx Speaker with Bobby Umar
Just hit...
SHOW NOTES:
SUMMARY: In this episode, Bobby Umar and Matt Zaun discuss how to land, create, and leverage a TEDx talk.
BOBBY UMAR BIO: Bobby is the CEO of DYPB (Discover Your Personal Brand) and he is a 5 times TEDx speaker.
For more info on Bobby:
LinkedIn
Website
MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an...
I don’t think it should just be one day.
I’m constantly sharing my business goals with my sons and daughter.
I make them part of the process.
Not only do they get excited about being involved, but my kids learn important business skills that they’ll be able to utilize for the...
...James Buchanan.
That's according to many historians.
What's interesting is Buchanan was one of the most prepared presidents in history.
He was:
-A soldier
-A prominent lawyer
-U.S. Congressman
-U.S. Senator
-Secretary of State
-Minister to Russia
-Minister to the U.K.
However, he was...
SHOW NOTES:
SUMMARY: In this episode, Ui Culbertson and Matt Zaun talk about Ui’s upbringing and how it positioned her for the business world.
UI CULBERTSON: Ui is the President and CEO of Culbertson Resources Inc.
For more info, check out Culbertson Resources Inc. HERE
MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is...
My friend, Lance Sven, had just completed the Boston Marathon when he heard an explosion. (April 15, 2013 - 11-years ago today!)
He was two blocks away from the bombing when it happened.
The year before this race, he ran the New York City marathon.
That was the year NYC canceled its race...
In the darkness of April 14th, 1865, John Wilkes Booth's bullet pierced Lincoln’s head, altering the course of our nation's history.
The weight of the moment was intense as doctors rushed to attend to President Lincoln, but the severity of his wound left little hope.
Amidst the chaos, a...
In our quest for personal and professional growth, understanding and embracing our core values is not just beneficial; it's essential. This detailed exploration aims to guide you through discovering these values, enhancing your storytelling capabilities, improving your professional engagements,...
The speaker's vulnerability, storytelling, and authenticity quickly earned a spot as one of the best TEDx talks I've ever listened to.
That is why I’m so excited to share this podcast episode with you. My guest, Mike Thorne, is the speaker in that TEDx talk!
Mike wears many hats:...
SHOW NOTES:
SUMMARY: In this episode, Mike Thorne and Matt Zaun discuss Mike’s TEDx Talk, what leaders can do to unpack their early childhood trauma, and how to create a culture that’s not afraid to ask for help.
MIKE THORNE BIO: Mike is the Founder and Managing Partner of Trust...
1 ) The "start with why" mantra will actually hold you back when it comes to LI. I know too many people that spend forever trying to figure out their "why." This is a time suck, and your why doesn't even matter when you first start out, so just freakin' post. I started creating a lot of content...
I wanted to appear smart.
So, I wrote like I was writing to my professors. All academic.
My boss at the time told me, “Do you want to sound smart, or do you want to make sense?"
Great storytellers value clarity above complexity.
If you were to take Ernest Hemingway’s...
...said no one ever.
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We know how important networking is to our success. So, why don't we focus on it more? Seriously, we know there are people out there who can help us achieve our goals, dreams, and desires, so why don't we make a strategic, intentional effort to connect with them?
Wanna...
Ever witnessed a "leader" bombing their staff meeting? It's like watching a train wreck!
Don't be the office clown! Dive into the Stories With Traction podcast and ace your storytelling game.
Master those presentations, and you'll be the office Einstein!
Give it a listen ...
EPISODES MENTIONED IN INTRO:
The Story of Westcliff
Leader of Leaders
SHOW NOTES:
SUMMARY: In this episode, Dr. Anthony Lee and Matt Zaun talk about Westcliff’s core values and the future of education regarding AI technology.
DR. ANTHONY LEE BIO: Dr. Lee is the President and CEO of Westcliff...
Jan 5th - How to be a Great Storyteller with Claire M. Davis
Jan 12th - Intentional Storytelling with Terence Farrell
Jan 19th - Flip the Script with Lyndsay Dowd
Jan 26th - The Story of Westcliff with Dr. Anthony Lee
Feb 2nd - Storytelling FAQ Episode 1...
...many in the business community thought Mr. Kroc was an idiot.
Why on earth was he so interested in buying a burger joint (for that amount of money)?!
Ray Kroc saw something that most didn’t at the time: the long-term value of McDonald’s.
Today, the company is worth 191...
They invest in workshops, books, and courses and will do everything possible to improve themselves.
Through this development, they will work on their storytelling ability and emotional intelligence and master their management style.
They want to learn how to be better listeners, techniques for...
Even still, there are some great people working in organizations like this, and they’re itching to make a difference.
The key to unlocking enthusiasm in a stale company is connecting through storytelling.
When we share stories, we are building trust with those around us and...
...Jacques Prévert happened to meet a blind beggar in the street.
Jacques asked him how things were going.
Bad, the beggar replied – he hadn’t heard a single coin land in his hat all day.
Jacques, a poor writer, didn’t have cash to spare, but he offered to...
SHOW NOTES:
SUMMARY: In this episode, Chris Stokes and Matt Zaun discuss Intelassist and the future of work in the United States.
CHRIS STOKES BIO: Chris Stokes is the VP of Client Success and Partner at Intelassist, a remote staffing company based in Manila, Philippines.
For more info, check out...
…and that’s been my secret weapon for years.
One of my incredible mentors, who has fundamentally changed my life, is Rob Chenoweth.
Today is his birthday!
Happy Birthday to one of the wisest men I've ever met.
It was fun hanging out in NYC last year.
Wanna crush your goals? It...
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