Do You Know More than a Fifth Grader? No One Cares.
Regurgitation, memorization, and recitation of information is not intelligence. Intelligent people creatively solve problems.
Art Ethics: Sirens and Gavels
Legal, but perhaps unsatisfactory and ineffective, approaches to deter, control, and protect against image manipulation.
The Path to Deepest Meaning
Your voice is a powerful tool to infuse your words with emotion and deeper meaning. Use these simple exercises to improve your delivery!
The Organ of the Soul
We don’t appreciate the power of the voice. With focus and practice,
you can master the power of your voice and sway your audience!
Drop the Facts and Figures: Touch Them!
(Image courtesy Yoann Boyer on Unsplash) Powerful marketing relies upon emotional appeals. Although, as an intelligent, cognitively complex person, I would like the world to rely on logic, it does not – and I can’t proffer logical arguments to increase sales for my content clients. These emotional industry tricks are the route to profitability: Read […]
Understanding Copyright Law: A Guide for Content Managers
Internet downloads are poison During a meeting with a recent content client, I asked where the team gets images for the website and posts. The office manager, an intelligent and educated woman, boasted: “We download from the internet.” I’ve heard that one too many times. With trepidation, I asked: “And you credit the creator?” “No.” […]
Gaining an Edge with 2023 Consumer Trends
I’ve read several consumer reports to discover how to help my clients rock their marketing efforts – so I thought I would share them with you. We should begin with the umbrella principles for today’s marketing arena: Personalize content and emotionally connect with your audience. To personalize, you must first: Know thy audience. You must […]
Tarot Decoded
A Unique Path to Mastering Tarot. Become a Tarot Master in just a few short weeks! Welcome to Tarot Decoded. This unique approach, created by Master Tarot reader and researcher, Professor Christy Schmidt, will have you reading Tarot like an expert. Intense and detailed examination of each card – including historical background and psychological uses. […]
No Words: Mastering Nonverbal Communication
Did you know that nonverbal communication is over 60 percent of everything you say? That’s right. The words you say mean very little when others are interpreting your every move. You are also interpreting others, often incorrectly. The definitive, modern guide to nonverbal communication, No Words, will not only teach you every aspect but also […]
Talk It Out: Mastering Critical Discourse
TALK IT OUT: MASTERING CRITICAL DISCOURSE introduces an innovative approach for mastering critical thinking and public presentation. Unlike mainstream public speaking texts, TALK IT OUT explores miscommunication distortions and biases and provides metacognition methods to overcome those barriers. Ideal for public speaking, forensics, and moot court instruction, the text ensures students confidently master civil and effective discourse. Key […]
To A Lighthouse
A photo journal of the 23 New Jersey lighthouses including history and projects for kids of all ages. Over the course of the summer and fall of 2018, my father and I took an adventure to photograph each NJ lighthouse. This book is a tribute to him and to the adventures we enjoyed!