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You’re Not That Great – The Book
It’s been just about a year since I presented “You’re Not That Great: A Motivational Speech” at TEDx Huntsville. Since that time, I have been amazed with the response to this simple message and the fervor with which people have … Continue reading
TEDx – “Sex, Funds, and Rock N’ Roll” – Dr. Daniel Crosby on Applied Behavioral Finance
I was privileged to get to present at TEDx for a second year in a row and knew that I had to bring my A-game. I have a huge amount of respect for the TED brand and consequently, I get … Continue reading
European Gamification Seminars
Gamification Seminar The link above contains information on a series of lectures on the application of game mechanics to leadership and organizational development. The seminars are slated to take place in Denmark, Sweden, Spain and Germany but we are also … Continue reading
What Do You Do?
Leadership Development Capabilities View more presentations from Daniel Crosby. Want someone to give you a quizzical look? Try telling them that you’re an organizational psychologist! In an effort to demystify our profession and give you a glimpse of what we … Continue reading
What can a zombie teach you about building a team?
Some things just go together. Peanut butter and chocolate. Abbott and Costello. Zombies and corporate team building. I’d read recently that incorporating elements of fun and intrigue into training improved participation as well as retention. Makes sense right? You get … Continue reading
Are Leaders Born or Made?
Born That Way? “Are leaders born or made?” It’s a simple enough question but one that has huge implications for the way organizations set about finding and developing (or not developing) talent. After all, the very existence of coaching and … Continue reading
The Psychology of Influence
Few terms are as frequently tossed about or as poorly understood as the term “influence.” The term’s overuse is understandable. After all, what is leadership but influencing a group in pursuit of a common goal? What is selling but influencing … Continue reading
The Seven Rules of Presentation
If you are called upon to attend many training events/seminar/lectures you can speak with some authority to how awful most of them are. My presentation style has evolved a great deal over the years, and has culminated in a few … Continue reading
Naming a Business: What’s in a Name?
Naming me was my parent’s first big fight. My Mom and Dad, both equally obstinate, were adamant about the special names they had chosen for their son. My mother was strongly of the opinion that I should be named “Charles” … Continue reading















