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Mick Jagger sings songs more than once!
By John Bates Being Coachable Creativity Entrepreneur Greatness Leadership Leadership Communication Hacks Media Training Performer Public Speaking Speaking tips Storytelling TED TEDx

24 Jul: Stories are Like Songs… Here’s Why.

OK, you know that stories are essential. But, I find that people hesitate to tell their best stories more than once. They certainly often resist telling them often and using them to their full effect. But, stories are like songs!
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John and Flash at the TED conference
By John Bates Challenges Creativity Engineering Entrepreneur Excellence Fun Greatness Innovation Leadership Leadership Communication Hacks Media Training Motivation Performer Pitch Coaching Public Speaking Sales Science Speaking tips Storytelling Surfing TED TEDActive TEDx

23 Aug: The ESS “Put Them at Ease” Challenge

  Here’s a potentially life changing challenge for you. It’s a great practice for public speaking, effective leadership, being a…

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John Bates suggests you tell your story.
By John Bates Challenges Creativity Engineering Entrepreneur Excellence Fun Greatness Innovation Leadership Motivation Performer Pitch Coaching Public Speaking Speaking tips Storytelling TED TEDx

15 Aug: We Actually Do Want to Hear About You!

That’s right, we actually DO want to hear about you, if your intention and execution are right… And, it’s an important…

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UFO photo unexpected
By John Bates Challenges Creativity Engineering Entrepreneur Excellence Fun Greatness Innovation Leadership Media Training Motivation Performer Pitch Coaching Public Speaking Sales Science Speaking tips Storytelling

01 Aug: Look For Surprise!

Your Challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to: Look for Surprise! The Human Brain CRAVES surprise and if…

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Onefishtwofish
By John Bates Challenges Creativity Excellence Fun Innovation Leadership Motivation Performer Pitch Coaching Public Speaking Speaking tips Storytelling TED TEDActive TEDx

18 Jul: Children’s Stories for CEOs

Treat your employees like children? Well, in a sense, YES! Listen to this short video for an idea that could…

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Gold ingots to convey the value of practice
By John Bates Creativity Excellence Greatness Innovation Leadership Leadership Communication Hacks Motivation Music Performer Public Speaking Speaking tips Storytelling TED TEDActive TEDx

08 Sep: The Classical Guitarist at Portland Airport

As Sharon, Flash and I were changing planes in Portland Oregon on our way to Bend, where we recorded all…

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John Bates and TED Speaker Benjamin Zander
By John Bates Excellence Innovation Leadership Motivation Music Performer Public Speaking Speaking tips Storytelling TEDActive TEDx

29 Jul: Collaborating with Ben Zander: We Made the Ninja Cry

I had been turned on to Benjamin Zander’s purely excellent 2008 TED talk about Music and Passion by my friend…

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By John Bates Creativity Excellence Innovation Leadership Media Training Motivation Performer Pitch Coaching Public Speaking Science Speaking tips Storytelling TEDActive

03 Jun: Absolutely Great TED talks: Benjmin Zander

  What do people remember about a train? The Engine and the Caboose! The opening and closing of your speeches…

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Gold ingots to convey the value of practice
By John Bates Creativity Engineering Entrepreneur Excellence Innovation Leadership Media Training Motivation Performer Pitch Coaching Public Speaking Sales Science Speaking tips Storytelling TEDActive TEDx

12 Jan: Invaluable Resources for You

  You are up to great things … and it is my intention that this list of resources makes a difference…

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By John Bates Creativity Excellence Innovation Leadership Music Performer TEDx

06 Jan: A Hero of Mine Has Just Died

I just got the news that Tomas Dobrovolskis of Vilnius, Lithuania has died. A very bright light in the world…

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