And Now, The Rest… Of The Story

Born in Oklahoma, and the son of a policeman, Paul Aurandt started making radios while attending high school.  His teacher was very impressed with his voice, and helped him get a job at a local radio station.  It wasn’t long before he was reading commercials, and...

Pressure Me… Please!

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...

Don’t Just Tell A Story: Land It!

One of the hottest topics in selling, or professional speaking, is story telling.  After all, when you tell a good story, you can make your key point more memorable.  As a matter of fact, it’s over twenty times more memorable than just presenting facts! What’s more, a...

The Art of the Introduction

Let me set the scene for you: You’ve been asked to speak at a particular function.  Before you speak, you are approached by a willing participant who has been tasked with introducing you.  This person seems eager to do a great job, and tells you, “I’ve got it...