by Rob Jolles | Sep 8, 2017 | Coaching and Mentoring, Motivation, Self Help, success
As far back as I can remember, I’ve always liked buying live music recordings. Live albums, live eight tracks, live cassettes, live CD’s, and live downloads. I love the music, and I love listening to the performer. I like live music because when I hear it live, it...
by Rob Jolles | Aug 25, 2017 | Coaching and Mentoring, Motivation, success
As a little boy, I loved watching comedians – both old and young. In my office, I even have a wall filled with pictures of Red Skelton, Milton Berle, Buddy Hackett, Sid Caesar, Jackie Gleason, Laurel and Hardy, Dick Van Dyke, Phil Silvers, Don Rickles, and...
by Rob Jolles | May 5, 2017 | Coaching and Mentoring, Motivation, Self Help, success
You can learn a lot from an artist. I should know; I happen to be married to one. For instance, have you ever watched an artist look at his or her own piece of art? Part of the evaluation of that piece of art takes place by just looking hard at it, or walking by it....
by Rob Jolles | Apr 7, 2017 | Public Speaking, Self Help, success
When it comes to standing up in front of a room and speaking, there are certain things that can be extremely useful to any speaker, but one poor aid seems to get very little love. People are so confused by this particular piece of furniture that 99% of them can’t even...
by Rob Jolles | Mar 24, 2017 | Public Speaking, success
When you conduct training programs that require you to speak for long stretches of time, you have to sustain interest in your program. It doesn’t matter how strong your information may be. Without sustained interest, it’s of little value. There are many ways to...
by Rob Jolles | Jan 13, 2017 | Public Speaking, success
I respect anyone who meticulously prepares to do the very best he, or she, can, no matter what the task. I certainly expect that same preparation from my doctor, my lawyer, my accountant, and the many other people I count on. I also expect that same level of...