MESSAGE MASTERY BLOG
Where possibility and potential intersect with reality. Steps and strategies to help you create communication that is both revolutionary and relatable.
MESSAGE MASTERY BLOG
Life is an opportunity, and business is our platform. The principles and perspectives of the Bird's Eye View Blog are dedicated to helping you maximize the big picture and small details required to clarify, communicate and contribute your unique value.
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Does Everything Happen for a Reason?
How is it possible to come to peace with even the most adverse experiences? Does doing so mean that these events happened “for a reason”? Recently, someone asked if I believe that everything happens for a reason. Before answering, I took a moment to ponder. In the naive optimism of my younger adult years, my answer may have been “yes.” In the … [Read More...]
Adding Dimension: The Most Powerful Way to Challenge an Opinion
How do you best challenge an opinion or point-of-view that differs greatly from your own? Our virtual world has created a sometimes-overwhelming platform of personal opinions. In any given search on a specific topic, you are bound to find pieces that align with your personal viewpoint and some that differ drastically. Scrolling through social … [Read More...]
The Singular Difference between Self-Expression and Seeking Acceptance
How do you distinguish between self-expression and seeking people's acceptance? The difference between self-expression and seeking acceptance can be summarized in one word: GROWTH. Self-expression is about telling the world how you can do good, support growth and be of service. It includes sharing: WHO you are WHAT you stand for + … [Read More...]
Listen In: 3 Simple Steps to Finding Your Unique Voice
Your voice is the springboard for your personal brand. In this post: What is your voice? How do you find it? We are all shaped with unique perspectives for a reason: to be meaningful contributors to business and society. The lens through which we experience life provides the filter and foundation from which we offer value to … [Read More...]
Should Every Emerging Thought Leader Share Their Personal Story?
To share your story or not to share your story? That is the question. Storytelling Series, Part II. In this post: Should everyone share their personal story? The formula to amplify your storytelling. Should everyone share their personal story? During a recent podcast interview, I was asked whether everyone should share their personal … [Read More...]
Why Personal Storytelling is a Critical Element in Building a Powerful Brand
How personal is personal branding intended to be? How open are you to sharing your lived experiences with your audience? Storytelling Series, Part I. In this post: What is “your story” and how can you best share it? Why is storytelling so effective? When should you share? How much of your story should you impart? What is the result of … [Read More...]
The #1 Way to Build Credibility Without Algorithms or Titles
It’s not personal...though it should be. As a child, I was very sensitive, always picking up on other’s emotions. If someone was upset, I felt it deeply, and if they were someone close to me, I would often wonder if there was something I had done wrong (and what I could do to make things better). I took things personally. As I grew up, I grew … [Read More...]
You Have 66,000 Daily Opportunities to Change Your World
Choose your words, choose your world. Change your words, change your world. Freedom of choice is a basic human right, yet one that we often use without attention or intention. Many of us share our 50,000 thoughts and 16,000 words a day without much conscious thought as to what we are saying, both to ourselves and to others. Harvard Business … [Read More...]
Leaving a Legacy: Why the World Needs to Know the Unique Value You Provide
In an entrepreneurial world where we are asked to keep up with the rapid dissemination of information, how do we maintain focus on the critical aspects of effective communication? You've got your blogs, social media, web copy, books, white papers, email, phone, videos, course, speeches, presentations and everyday conversations. Add to the mix our … [Read More...]
The Most Effective Tool to Deepen Your Communication and Client Relationships
How we see our lives is how we live our lives. When is the last time you stopped to consider the unique perspective that each and every one of us has? When is the last time perspective-taking weighed into your personal and professional choices and communication? Do you know what a phoropter or retractor is? If you’ve ever had your eyes tested, … [Read More...]
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