166. Why Relying on Talent Alone Will Fail You

166. Why Relying on Talent Alone Will Fail Yo...

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317. Plot Twist: The Second Story Hiding Inside Every Great Pitch

“We’re all salespeople at the end of the day.”Whether you’re pitching a movie, an idea, or yourself, persuasion is about more than the story you’re telling—it’s also about the story your audience sees for themselves. For Deadpool and Zombieland screenwriter Rhett Reese, that mean ...  Show more

316. The Persuasion Equation: Grab Attention & Make Your Message Meaningful

“The tools of communication have changed, the human brain has not.” In a world of endless content and shrinking attention spans, getting your message heard means giving people a reason to care. For Carmine Gallo, a communication coach, author of Viral Voices, and CEO of Gallo Com ...  Show more

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