Crypto Investment

Written by: Jonathan

ZOMG! IT'S ALL CRASHING! Cryptocurrencies are having a rough go of it lately, and there's a lot of fear in the market right now with articles like this springing up everywhere: But, are they really doomed? Only if you're not thinking about them correctly. Cryptocurrencies aren't an experiment in non-fiat approaches to money. They're an incredibly […]

confidence, crash, crypto, fiat, government, trust

In Pursuit of Magic

Written by: Jonathan

Would You Know It When You Find It? For me, there is very little difference between magic and art. To me, the ultimate act of magic is to create something from nothing: It's like when the stage magician pulls the rabbit from the hat. ~Alan Moore The rabbit was in the hat the whole time. […]

complexity, magic, method, simple

Power of Personal Impact

Written by: Jonathan

"Are you from Orlando?" This is the story of an experience I had in Lexington Kentucky when a couple remembered meeting me for 5 minutes in Orlando, FL nearly a year afterward! Why did they remember me after such a long time? The secret lies in my area of expertise!

connection, engagement, interaction

Why Have An MC?

Written by: Jonathan

Because your event is too important to leave up to chance. How hard can it be, really? Your events are an incredible opportunity to connect your audience with your company's mission. The people in that room are spending their most precious resource, time, with you, and if you don't respect that simple fact, attendance for […]

conference, event, fundraiser, guests, MC

High Impact Events

Written by: Jonathan

The question is, is it positive or negative impact? Done correctly, any event you plan can help people feel appreciated, lower employee turnover, boost company buy-in, reduce liability, and foster cooperation & communication. Done incorrectly, however, it can cost you your job. Here's a story a client of mine told me about an event of […]

fired, nightmare, train wreck

You Charge How Much?!

Written by: Jonathan

Back when I was getting my speaking business off the ground, I also made ends meet as a graphic designer. One day I was on the phone with a client, and I made a costly mistake. Client: Could we try a different font on the site? Me: Sure! *couple clicks* Refresh the page. Client: Whoa, […]

value, wages, worth

Cognitive Bias in Business

Written by: Jonathan

The Many Ways Thinking Can Go Wrong Our brains are incredible creations. They run on about as much energy as the lightbulb in your fridge, yet it's responsible for making sense out of millions of details all day, every day. Things go well so often that it can be difficult to remember how wrong your […]

bias, business, cognitive errors

How Important Is Your Holiday Party

Written by: Jonathan

It's That Time of Year Again: Time to Plan Your Office Holiday Party Every office is different, every budget is different, and every company's culture is different. But, there's one thing that stays the same: The holiday party is an incredible opportunity to foster employee happiness, show appreciation, and start the new year with a […]

Silver Bullet Thinking

Written by: Jonathan

Don't Forget the Human Element A wonderful talk on the importance of not ignoring the human element from decisionmaking. "Silver Bullet Thinking" This is a term she used which piqued my interest. It's usually those who think they can find a silver bullet that are most affected by them. "Oracles never stand alone" To gain […]

big data, human, psychology, TED, video

The Eyes Have It

Written by: Jonathan

Psychology of Gaze You're out in the park catching up on Facebook on your phone when, out of nowhere, you feel the distinct sensation that someone is staring at you. You look up from your phone, and sure enough, you see someone looking right at you.We've all had some form of this experience happen to […]

attention, biology, evolution, eyes, gaze, psychology

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