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I’m tired of people tell me not to take things personally. Excuse me, but who are you to tell me what not to feel? THE WAY I SEE IT: Telling someone not to take it personally is like asking that person not to think of a pink elephant. You can’t do it. There’s a natural pushback mechanism that won’t allow that to happen. So why fight it? Consider this:When…

“Acts of friendliness in moments of anonymity.” That’s why I wear a nametag: To invite people to join me, to remind the world that face to face is making a comeback and to create spontaneous moments of authentic human interaction infused with a spirit of humor, playfulness and connection. And if a picture is worth a thousand words, a nametag is worth a thousand stories. Here are my most…

LET ME ASK YA THIS… What’s your process? LET ME SUGGEST THIS… For the list called, “11 Ways to Out Market Your Competitors,” send an email to me, and you win the list for free! * * * * Scott Ginsberg That Guy with the Nametag Author, Speaker, Publisher, Artist, Mentor [email protected] Never the same speech twice. Now booking for 2011-2012! Watch The Nametag Guy in action here!

Have you ever been in a committed relationship with someone that you loved completely and devoted yourself to fully – who was totally wrong for you? That’s terminal certainty. It’s that mindset when you’ve convinced yourself that you’re correct, despite evidence to the contrary. And from that moment on, nothing will make you go back on your commitment. Nothing. Because you just know. The decision is final: She’s the…

Humans want freedom. Freedom to think. Freedom to speak. Freedom to just be. It’s a natural motivator of engagement. THE PROBLEM IS: Everybody’s got a red pen. And the ones who use them to edit people are making this world a painful place to live. Here’s a collection of ideas to help you stop editing people:1. Give people permission to be remarkable. When I first told my parents that…

I was never any good at math. But I do remember the difference between a statistic and a factor: Statistics are anonymous integers; factors are influential amplifiers. Statistics are players of the game; factors are permanent imprints on the game. Statistics are expired pieces of the past; factors are essential elements of the future. Which one describes you? Today we’re going to explore a collection of ideas to help…

Relationships work when you work at them. With your clients, partners and employees. With your friends, family and significant others. THAT’S THE SECRET: You can’t get lazy with the people who matter most. Otherwise your relationships grow stale. Here’s a collection of ideas to help you squash complacency:1. Never get lazy with your audience. Complacency is the merit badge you get for winning a marathon in your comfort zone….

In Bob Dylan’s bestselling book, Chronicles, he spends a lot of time talking about performing, captivating audiences and playing concerts around the globe for millions of screaming fans. Here’s my favorite passage: “I don’t do it for the money, I do it because I was summoned set the record straight.” That’s how he owned the room. By giving people more than just a vague glimmer. By plunging straight into…

There’s no reason to be mean. Slinging hate, slashing tires, undercutting pricing and poaching customers is not the smartest way approach your competition. HERE’S MY SUGGESTION: Out heart the competition. It’s easier. It’s cheaper. It’s more fun. Here’s how to make it work for your organization: 1. Give your brand three dimensions. Cooking websites are getting smarter. They know that their users don’t just want recipes. They also want…

To celebrate the release of Jeffrey Gitomer’s new book, The Little Book of Leadership, he’s asked me to offer a special gift to those who buy today. I write books and give talks on approachability. And, since Gitomer’s book is all about leadership, I’ve written something specifically for young leaders. The ebook you’ll win (along with tons of other awesome extras) is called, What Most Young Leaders Overlook. Buy…