by Rob Jolles | Mar 28, 2025 | Motivation, Public Speaking
I’ve got a new hero; he’s Steve Martin. I didn’t just discover him; I’ve been a fan of his for almost 50 years. I even saw him perform at Cole Field House at the University of Maryland in 1978. But more about that later. I’ve always thought those who write their...
by Rob Jolles | Mar 14, 2025 | Motivation
I love a well-told story as much as the next person, but you know what bothers me? When there’s no moral to the story. Don’t get me wrong. When I’m sitting and having a cup of coffee with a friend who is telling a story to me, I don’t demand to know the moral of...
by Rob Jolles | Feb 28, 2025 | Motivation
I come from the business world, and I happen to be married to an artist. Opposites do attract, but you would be surprised at the number of things we share. There are quite a number of unexpected similarities that exist between the two of us. One such similarity is...
by Rob Jolles | Feb 14, 2025 | Public Speaking, Sales Training
Am I the only one who has noticed that we all seem preoccupied with proving how smart we are? So much time seems to be devoted in laying out our expertise and credentials. Of course, it is important for a client or audience to have a basic understanding of who we...
by Rob Jolles | Jan 31, 2025 | Public Speaking, Sales Training
If you’ve read my BLArticles® or books, you know I’ve never liked the word “nervous.” It’s a useless word to me because I’ve never known anyone who performed better when nervous. I’m actually a fan of the word, “anxious.” Now, there’s a word I can get behind. When...
