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In this "Talk to Me" podcast interview nutrition specialist, Rene Caruso,  explains how she became an author. The Redhead praises "Write Your Book" coaching with book shepherd, Michael Angelo Caruso Reach out to Michael to get a free consult on how you can write and take delivery on your book in less than 12 weeks without using (cheesy) AI. Order her book at https://www.renecaruso.life/resources Talking points and time stamps: 2:45 Why writing is different than talking 3:30 How not to be intimidated when writing 6:00 How it feels to be recognized as an author 7:00 Rene's "Thrive in Five: Steps to Your Healthiest Life" 8:00 Details of the writing coaching 10:00 Affirmation from book reviews and book sales! 12:00 How a book drives speaking engagements (and vice versa) 14:15 How a book augments your coaching business and consulting Website https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com On Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MichaelAngeloCarusoNow On X http://www.x.com/MichaelACaruso On Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/in/MichaelAngeloCaruso On Instagram http://www.instagram.com/MichaelAngeloCaruso.com ___ The free stuff... Be notified of Michael's new videos! Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/michaelangelocaruso Get Michael's free “Effective Leadership” ebook at https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/leader-ebook Tips for giving amazing presentations at https://www.facebook.com/groups/PresentLikeAProGroup/ Give the purrrfect talk every time using this check list -- https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/presentation-checklist Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/getthewordoutnow/ for growing your club, raising money and getting attention for Rotary. Get Michael's fun “Friday5” newsletter at https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/friday-5 Subscribe to Michael's “Talk to Me” podcast; interesting interviews with fascinating people https://michaelangelocaruso.podbean.com/ ___ Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you're a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He's one of the top keynote speakers in America and he's spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills, and change. _ _ _ Check out Michael's blog post (on his website) for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership, and marketing. He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world. These posts are often rendered with humor and wit. _ _ _ Information Products Michael is the author of many books, including “Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success,” which is available as a print book and as an e-book. Also check out Michael's booklet titled, “Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results.” All products are available on Amazon. _ _ _ Presentation Training More on Michael at his website. Join his "Present Like a Pro Group" on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael's online “Present Like a Pro” class is the best speaker training of its kind. Learn how to be an elite speaker in only six weeks! Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales. More at http://www.MichaelAngeloCaruso.com. _ _ _ Listen to Michael's popular “Talk To Me” podcast on Podbean, iTunes and other platforms. _ _ _ Subscribe to this YouTube channel (ring that silver bell!) at https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelangelocaruso to be notified of new videos. Watch (and subscribe to) Michael's YouTube channel to learn how he can help your sales team. Click that silver bell on the YT video page to be notified of new videos.

Bob Wiltfong (Chappelle's Show, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) talks #comedy with Michael Angelo Caruso on the "Talk to Me" podcast. 4:15 Breaking down comedy (starting with improv) 5:15 Comedy compared to music 6:30 The efficiency of Jerry Seinfeld 7:30 Richard Pryor, George Carlin and the truth tellers 8:40 The connection between anger and humor 11:35 Editing and slow delivery (Steven Wright) 12:30 Chris Rock, Lenny Bruce, Bill Burr 18:00 Ricky Gervais and context 19:00 Bob's journey from TV news reporter to network comedy -- Nebraska to Kansas to NYC 20:00 The Upstanding Citizens with Amy Poehler 23:00 The power of story (Mitch Albom, Bruce Springsteen) 24:30 Working w Dave Chappelle (2003), then Jon Stewart (2004) 34:00 Steve Carrell, Samantha B, Rob Corddry, Ed Helms 37:00 Artists and entertainers as "broken" people 40:00 Bob's philosophy as a presentation coach 44:00 Joseph Campbell's "Hero's Journey" 50:00 The burden of fame 55:45 The B.S. (Business Speak) Dictionary* 59:15 Bob's upcoming TEDx talk in Vienna! Order Bob's book at https://www.amazon.com/BS-Dictionary-... The free stuff Be notified of Michael's new videos! Subscribe at    / michaelangelocaruso   Michael's free “Effective Leadership” ebook at https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/l... Tips for giving amazing presentations at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Prese... Give the purrrfect talk every time using this check list -- https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/p... Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/getth... for growing your club, raising money and getting attention for Rotary Get Michael's fun “Friday5” newsletter at https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/f... Subscribe to Michael's “Talk to Me” podcast; interesting interviews with fascinating people. https://michaelangelocaruso.podbean.com/ Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you're a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He's one of the top keynote speakers in America and he's spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills and change. Check out Michael's blog post (on his website) for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership and marketing. He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world. # humor #wit. Info Products: Michael is the author of many books, including “Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success,” which is available as a print book and as an e-book. Also check out Michael's booklet titled, “Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results.” All products are available on Amazon. Presentation Training: More on Michael at his website. Join his "Present Like a Pro Group" on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael's online “Present Like a Pro” class is the best speaker training of its kind. Learn how to be an elite speaker in only six weeks! Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales. More on Michael at MichaelAngeloCaruso dot com. Subscribe to this YouTube channel (ring that silver bell!) at    / michaelangelocaruso   to be notified of new videos. Watch (and subscribe to) Michael's YouTube channel to learn how he can help your sales team. Click that silver bell on the YT video page to be notified of new videos.

Here's what it's like to be attacked by #Russia. Michael Angelo Caruso interviews  Ukraine businessman, Jesper Lindholt, on the "Talk to Me" podcast. People from around the world are helping the Ukraine people during the Russia conflict. Jesper, is from Denmark and he employees 60 people as CEO of the software development company, Livatel. The organization is headquartered in Ukraine. He's delivered over 50 cars to the Ukraine for use as ambulances. Special thanks to Tom Brown from Media Barker for facilitating this session. Tom, Jesper, and Michael are all Rotarians. Free stuff! Be notified of Michael's new videos! Subscribe at    / michaelangelo.   “Effective Leadership” ebook at https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/l... Tips for amazing presentations at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Prese... Presentation check list -- https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/p... Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/getth... to grow for your Rotary club Fun “Friday5” newsletter at https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/f... When you're motivated to be your best, the world is your oyster. Good things such as a great job, ideal partners and prime opportunities, come to those who believe in themselves. Self-esteem and a good strong self-concept are central to being highly motivated. It's hard for others to believe in you if you don't believe in yourself. This is true in leadership, sales and even when raising a family. Tony Robbins' mentor, Jim Rohn, famously said you are the sum of the five people you hang around with most. If your five best friends are destitute, you are more likely to become poor. If your favorite five people are upwardly mobile, you are likely to do well financially. If your FFF (Five Friends Forever) are overweight and unhealthy, you're likely to take on some of their bad habits. When your best buddies are fit and exercise prone, you are probably like them. Highly motivated people: - Are in a good mood every day - See the glass as half-full - Are optimistic even in the face of adversity - Are resourceful when meeting challenges - Exercise, eat right, take care of themselves - Banish negative thinking - Systemize productive thoughts, emotions, behavior - Consume “how-to” books, videos and podcasts - Avoid angry people and negative emotions - Have “leftover” energy to help others and give back More in the Motivation Playlist on the Michael Angelo Caruso channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQGlG... Subscribe (ring that silver notification bell!) to be notified of new videos. Like/Comment/Shares appreciated! Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you're a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He's one of the top keynote speakers in America and he's spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills and change. Check out Michael's blog post (on his website) for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership and marketing. He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world. These posts are often rendered with humor and wit. Michael is the author of many books, including “Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success,” which is available as a print book and as an e-book. Also check out Michael's booklet titled, “Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results.” Most  products are available on Amazon.

The merits of self interest is Michael Angelo Caruso's "Talk to Me" #podcast interview with Patrick Galvin. Patrick runs The #Galvanizing Group with his wife Ellen. He's an author and speaker who specializes in #relationship building. His two books are based in parable ("The Connector's Way" and "The Trusted Way"). 4:00 The key to working with your wife (spouse) 6:15 Why parables work 8:25 Ayn Rand and objectivism 11:30 The greatest service organization in the world (Rotary) 12:00 The merits of judgment 13:45 Why giving is getting 22:30 How to improve your relationships 24:30 Make big things happen from small moments Order Patrick's books on Amazon or at https://thegalvanizinggroup.com.   ___ The FREE stuff... /Be notified of Michael's new videos! Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/michaelangelocaruso /Get Michael's free “Effective Leadership” ebook at https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/leader-ebook /Tips for giving amazing presentations at https://www.facebook.com/groups/PresentLikeAProGroup/ /Give the purrrfect talk every time using this check list -- https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/presentation-checklist /Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/getthewordoutnow/ for growing your club, raising money and getting attention for Rotary /Get Michael's fun “Friday5” newsletter at https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/friday-5 /Subscribe to Michael's “Talk to Me” podcast; interesting interviews with fascinating people. https://michaelangelocaruso.podbean.com/ Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you're a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He's one of the top keynote speakers in America and he's spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills and change. Check out Michael's blog post (on his website) for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership and marketing. He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world. These posts are often rendered with humor and wit. Information Products Michael is the author of many books, including “Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success,” which is available as a print book and as an e-book. Also check out Michael's booklet titled, “Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results.”  Presentation Training More on Michael at his website. Join his "Present Like a Pro Group" on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael's online “Present Like a Pro” class is the best speaker training of its kind. Learn how to be an elite speaker in only six weeks! Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales. 

Here's an interview with a #Michigan doctor on the topic of stem cell harvesting and banking. Watch the video version on the Michael Angelo Caruso YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/michaelangelocaruso. Dr. Tom Nabity runs the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine. He is a non-surgical, orthopedic physician who specializes in pain management, including stem cell therapy. One of its services is harvesting stem cells from patients so that those patients can heal more quickly from future age-related maladies such as: - Bone fractures (broken hips, compression fractures) - Heart attack recovery - Stroke recovery - Alzheimer's and dementia - Slowing of the aging process Important: This podcast does not offer official #health or medical advice. Consult your doctor before undertaking any medical procedure. There are four types of stem cells: 1) Embryonic 2) Umbilical cord from a donor 3) Autologous from fat 4) Autologous from bone marrow* *Michael had stem cells pulled from his bone marrow (upper pelvis). The procedure: The doc uses ultrasound to identify a good, safe entry place, then sterilizes the location. A numbing agent is introduced. A diamond tip needle is inserted (about a half-inch in Michael's case). The doctor can use a hand drill or a power drill for the insertion of the needle. He uses a syringe to harvest the bone marrow, which is actually 60 ccs of blood. The large vials are then sent to the stem cell bank to be cryogenically stored at super cold temperatures stored. Dr. Nabity uses Forever Labs in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The going rate on stem cell banking costs about $250 per year. Michael thinks of it as an investment in his health. There are still lots of unanswered questions, such as: - What happens when lots of people start living longer? - What about people who can't afford to bank their own stem cells? - Will reintroducing stem cells work the way we want it to? Reach Dr. Nabity at https://regenerativemedicinemichigan.com/ If you like to stay motivated, subscribe to Michael's fun “Friday5” newsletter at https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/friday-5 Check out/Subscribe to the Motivation Playlist on the Michael Angelo Caruso channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQGlGygT_dU&list=PLTvuct6H_drXVQK-cpIdtrhr2vlYhNKGW When you're motivated to be your best, the world is your oyster. Good things such as a great job, ideal partners and prime opportunities, come to those who believe in themselves. Self-esteem and a good strong self-concept are central to being highly motivated. t's hard for others to believe in you if you don't believe in yourself. This is true in leadership, sales and even when raising a family. Tony Robbins' mentor, Jim Rohn, famously said you are the sum of the five people you hang around with most. If your five best friends are destitute, you are more likely to become poor. If your favorite five people are upwardly mobile, you are likely to do well financially. If your FFF (Five Friends Forever) are overweight and unhealthy, you're likely to take on some of their bad habits. When your best buddies are fit and exercise prone, you are probably like them. Highly motivated people: - Are in a good mood every day - See the glass as half-full - Are optimistic even in the face of adversity - Are resourceful when meeting challenges - Exercise, eat right, take care of themselves - Banish negative thinking - Systemize productive thoughts, emotions, behavior - Consume “how-to” books, videos and podcasts - Avoid angry people and negative emotions - Have “leftover” energy to help others and give back More in the Motivation Playlist on the Michael Angelo Caruso channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQGlGygT_dU&list=PLTvuct6H_drXVQK-cpIdtrhr2vlYhNKGW Subscribe (ring that silver notification bell!) to be notified of new videos.  Likes/Comments welcome! Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you're a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He's one of the top keynote speakers in America and he's spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.

Here are #selling #tips from a guy who was the #1 salesperson at Xerox at age 22. Meet Hal Becker, role-model salesperson, drummer and cancer survivor. Sales coach, Michael Angelo Caruso, interviews, Hal Becker on the "Talk to Me" #podcast. Talking points include: 1:00 Hal and Michael met through Wally Reyes, Jr.,* drummer for the Chicago band 7:00 How persuasion works (kindness, fear) 8:15 Question-based selling (Dale Carnegie's book on how to win friends**) 9:30 Putting the customer first (even before the sale itself) 10:00 Fear-based selling or "selling in the shadows" 12:30 Great salespeople start with (questions about) the past 13:00 Great sellers don't have to close -- it happens naturally 14:30 Sell s-l-o-w-e-r (in golf, the tip is "swing slower") 16:30 Hal doesn't believe in referral selling 17:15 Why selling is like standup comedy (Jerry Seinfeld, George Carlin, Kathy Griffin) 19:00 Two questions to ask yourself before every sales call 20:15 The illusion of control in the sales meeting 21:00 No problem = No sale (find the "conversational rhythm") 23:00 Ask questions to control the sales call 24:15 The salesperson as a shepherd 25:30 The more the PROSPECT talks, the more they like the seller 26:15 How Hal became #1 salesperson at Xerox 29:15 More rejection makes you more money; double your sales calls 31:15 The value of consistent discipline 33:30 Focus on what you can control 34:14 Overcoming stage 3 testicular cancer with 42 tumors 37:00 Which interviewers are the best listeners? (Rogan, Stern, Jobs) 42:00 Snow White and the 6 objections 45:15 Anticipating the objection is like playing chess 47:00 Role of the sales manager 47:30 FIGJAM lol 49:00 Exclusive experiences as conversation fish bait 50:15 3 traits of strong sellers (rapport, talk show host, psychologist) *Watch Michael's interview with Wally at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smZNa... ** Dale Carnegie's book is titled, "How to Win Friends and Influence People"  Like/Comment as you prefer.  Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you're a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He's one of the top keynote speakers in America and he's spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills and change. Check out Michael's blog (on his website) for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership and marketing. He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world.  #humor #wit Information Products Michael is the author of many books, including Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success, which is available as a print book and as an e-book. Also check out Michael's booklet titled, Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results. All products are available on Amazon. Presentation Training More on Michael at his website. Join his Present Like a Pro Group on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael's online Present Like a Pro class is the best speaker training of its kind. Learn how to be an elite speaker in only six weeks! Michael teaches how to: • Ask 5 questions to pre-qualify the customer • Distinguish your offer from the competition • Build trust quickly • Handle the “nibbler” and deal with “the flinch” • Sell to the 4 buying personalities • Double your referrals • Work any room like a pro • Read people better and faster • Deal with price objections like swatting flies • Always talk about price last • Be a consultant, not a salesperson • Increase sales by 10% by asking one question • Sell more online • Use “trial closes” to save time, increase closing ratios • Saves scads of time by pre-selling your products and services • Sell more by “story-selling” • Use up to 22 different sales closes-- because no single close works every time • Speed up the selling cycle

Listen as "Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon," co-author Bruce Headlam chats with Michael Angelo Caruso on the "Talk to Me " podcast. The audiobook features commentary by Sting, Roseanne Cash, and Aaron Lindsey. Talking points include: 1:00 The genesis of the "music biography" 2:30 How the Broken Record podcast with Gladwell and Rick Rubin 4:30 Is Paul Simon our greatest English-speaking lyricist 6:00 Simon's expansive career, deep creative well; grit and tenacity 7:30 Simon's mom like Art Garfunkel's voice better 9:00 Simon and Garfunkel's first hit, "Sound of Silence" wasn't a hit at all 10:15 Unending musical experimentation 11:40 Creating without a plan 13:00 Story of "Only Living Boy in New York" (echo!) 14:30 The Headlam-Gladwell back story 17:00 Bruce edited 10,000 articles for the New York Times 22:00 The weaving writing method used by Gladwell and Michael Lewis 24:00 Writing rhythms, cadence, letting the text breathe 25:30 Journalism (inverted pyramid) vs book writing (development) 28:15 A new kind of biography (part interview, part music, part narrator) 29:30 Paul Simon's favorite rock song (it's Elvis!) 30:30 "Drama free" storytelling (nothing about divorce, lawsuits, grudges) 32:00 "Ideas, not warts" 33:00 The Pushkin team wrangled music permissions and licenses 33:30 Simon sold his catalog to Sony during audiobook production! 38:00 Paul changes from "Rhymin' Simon" to rhythm and beats 39:15 How "Cecelia" laid the ground work for the "Rhythm of the Saints" 40:00 Bruce gets to play guitar with the great Paul Simon! 43:00 Creating content that's a little above the audience's head Bruce's new project called "Abentine," is in development. ___ Free stuff Be notified of new Michael's new videos!  Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/michaelangelocaruso and ring that silver bell Get Michael's free “Effective Leadership” ebook at https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/leader-ebook   Give the purrrfect talk every time with Michael's Presentation Check List https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/presentation-checklist Get Michael's fun “Friday5” newsletter at http://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/friday-5 Subscribe to Michael's “Talk to Me” podcast to hear interesting interviews with fascinating people.  https://michaelangelocaruso.podbean.com/ Let's connect on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MichaelACaruso Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/getthewordoutnow/  for growing your club, raising more money and getting attention for Rotary If you do speaking for Rotary or for work, get ongoing tips for being your best (on Zoom, too!).  Join Michael's https://www.facebook.com/groups/PresentLikeAProGroup/  Likes/Comments/Shares appreciated!  Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you're a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He's one of the top keynote speakers in America and he's spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills and change. Check out Michael's blog post (on his website) for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership and marketing. He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world. These posts are often rendered with humor and wit. Information Products Michael is the author of many books, including “Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success,” which is available as a print book and as an e-book. Also check out Michael's booklet titled, “Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results.” He's also the creator of the best-selling, ”Present Like a Pro” DVD, a masterclass in speaking. All products are available on Amazon. Presentation Training More on Michael at his website. Join his "Present Like a Pro Group" on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael's online “Present Like a Pro” class is the best speaker training of its kind. Learn how to be an elite speaker in only six weeks! Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales.

It's a small world, after all. That's why we need to take care of each other and look after our neighbors. And everyone is somebody's neighbor. Michael Angelo Caruso interviews Jordanna Mallach, a Major in the United States National Guard. The National Guard is a state-based military force that becomes part of the reserve components of the United States Army and the United States Air Force when activated for federal missions. #NationalGuard Major Mallach tells how she and other soldiers from around the world contributed to early aid packages to help Ukrainians when #Russia invaded in 2022. #Ukraine [This is episode 65 of the "Talk to Me" podcast. Listen and download other episodes at https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-q64b2-11e068e] 2:00 Jordanna and the National Guard; soldiers are people, too 4:00 United Nations Resolution 1244 6:00 Article 5* (an attack on one member of NATO is an attack on all of them) 9:00 Are two-star Generals half as good as four-star Generals? 10:00 Baby formula, diapers, baby food, long underwear, sleeping bags 13:00 What's Putin's endgame? Article 5 is the cornerstone of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and states that an attack on one member of NATO is an attack on all of its members. Despite its importance, NATO has only invoked Article 5 once in its history—in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Jordanna was recently elected as Town Supervisor in Harrietstown, New York, which is only 66 miles from the Canadian border. Michael Zoomed in from his home office in Rochester, Michigan, only 28 miles from Windsor, Ontario, Canada and the largest border crossing in North America. Let's look after our neighbors. And in a small world, we're all neighbors. [Check out Episode 64, a fascinating interview with Dr. Tom Nabity on the subject of stem cell healing.] Free stuff... Be notified of new Michael's new videos! Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/michaelangelocaruso and ring that silver bell Get Michael's free “Effective Leadership” ebook at https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/leader-ebook Give the purrrfect talk every time with Michael's Presentation Check List https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/presentation-checklist Get Michael's fun “Friday5” newsletter at http://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/friday-5 Subscribe to Michael's “Talk to Me” podcast to hear interesting interviews with fascinating people https://michaelangelocaruso.podbean.com/ Let's connect on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MichaelACaruso Join Michael's https://www.facebook.com/groups/PresentLikeAProGroup/ ___ Remember, the team usually improves right after the leader does. Michael Angelo Caruso delivers a fantastic keynote on leadership that's both educational and entertaining. The session covers what your leadership group needs to know about the best ways to educate, motivate, and reward team members. He'll talk about ways to handle the four most challenging work personalities, giving special attention to handling negative people. You'll learn a simple, yet effective technique for confidence that few leaders use and the best way to offer criticism. Unfortunately, most managers try to motivate employees using three tools that usually don't motivate: job descriptions, performance reviews and evaluation forms that are linked to money. It turns out that money doesn't motivate most employees anyway. Michael uses the amazing power of story to motivate leaders who attend his presentations. He covers: • Why money does not motivate most people • Two things that motivate people almost every time • 5 Cool Ideas for dealing with under-performers • Why most job descriptions are de-motivating • The #1 thing workers want (but don't get) from managers • Why performance reviews should be unpredictable • Why you should never start a meeting late • A secret for interviewing job applicants that'll save your job • How to deal with the 4 most challenging personalities • Cool Ideas for dealing with negativity • A fun way to guarantee feedback from your team • Tips on how to instantly improve your presentation skills • A simple technique for confidence • How to read people better and faster • The fastest way to show interest in someone • Improve your vocabulary quickly and cheaply • Find the Power Seat in any room • The lost secret of how to give a compliment • 5 Cool Ideas on how to be a better role model • How to be less of a boss and more of a coach

Here's an interview with a #Michigan doctor on the topic of stem cell harvesting and banking. Watch the video version on Michael's YouTube channel at xxxxx. This "Talk to Me" #podcast with Michael Angelo Caruso features Dr. Tom Nabity, who runs the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine. He is a non-surgical, orthopedic physician who specializes in pain management, including stem cell therapy. One of its services is harvesting stem cells from patients so that those patients can heal more quickly from future age-related maladies such as: - Bone fractures (broken hips, compression fractures) - Heart attack recovery - Stroke recovery - Alzheimer's and dementia - Slowing of the aging process Important: This podcast does not offer official #health or medical advice. Consult your doctor before undertaking any medical procedure. There are four types of stem cells: 1) Embryonic 2) Umbilical cord from a donor 3) Autologous from fat 4) Autologous from bone marrow* *Michael had stem cells pulled from his bone marrow (upper pelvis). The procedure: The doc uses ultrasound to identify a good, safe entry place, then sterilizes the location. A numbing agent is introduced. A diamond tip needle is inserted (about a half-inch in Michael's case). The doctor can use a hand drill or a power drill for the insertion of the needle. He uses a syringe to harvest the bone marrow, which is actually 60 ccs of blood. The large vials are then sent to the stem cell bank to be cryogenically stored at super cold temperatures stored.  Dr. Nabity uses Forever Labs in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The going rate on stem cell banking costs about $250 per year.  Michael thinks of it as an investment in his health. There are still lots of unanswered questions, regarding this process, such as: - What happens when lots of people start living longer? - What about people who can't afford to bank their own stem cells? - Will reintroducing stem cells work the way we want it to? For more info, reach Dr. Nabity at https://regenerativemedicinemichigan.... If you like to stay motivated, subscribe to Michael's fun “Friday5” newsletter at https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/f... Check out/Subscribe to the Motivation Playlist on the Michael Angelo Caruso channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQGlG... When you're motivated to be your best, the world is your oyster. Good things such as a great job, ideal partners and prime opportunities, come to those who believe in themselves. Self-esteem and a good strong self-concept are central to being highly motivated. It's hard for others to believe in you if you don't believe in yourself. This is true in leadership, sales and even when raising a family. Tony Robbins' mentor, Jim Rohn, famously said you are the sum of the five people you hang around with most. If your five best friends are destitute, you are more likely to become poor. If your favorite five people are upwardly mobile, you are likely to do well financially. If your FFF (Five Friends Forever) are overweight and unhealthy, you're likely to take on some of their bad habits. When your best buddies are fit and exercise prone, you are probably like them. Highly motivated people: - Are in a good mood every day - See the glass as half-full - Are optimistic even in the face of adversity - Are resourceful when meeting challenges - Exercise, eat right, take care of themselves - Banish negative thinking - Systemize productive thoughts, emotions, behavior - Consume “how-to” books, videos and podcasts - Avoid angry people and negative emotions - Have “leftover” energy to help others and give back More in the Motivation Playlist on the Michael Angelo Caruso YT channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQGlG... Subscribe (ring that silver notification bell!) to be notified of new videos Like/Comment as you prefer.  Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you're a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He's one of the top keynote speakers in America and he's spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. 

Captain Charlie Plumb was , 6-year prisoner-of-war. Michael Angelo Caruso interviews him on the "Talk to Me" podcast. He was a POW for 6 at the "Hanoi Hilton" during the Vietnam War and makes a living as a keynote speaker. Captain Charlie Plumb has a "signature story" that most speakers can only dream about.  Read the complete story in his terrific book titled, "I'm No Hero." A signature story makes you more authentic. When you're more authentic, you're more believable and when your audience members believe you, they're more likely to take action. Interview topics include: - How to use silence when presenting - The "theatre" of speaking - Why you need to tell your story 2,000 times - Practice makes closer to perfect - Adding color, flavor and tone to your story - The art of self-editing - The best question to solicit helpful feedback Learn more about Charlie's magnificent adventure and listen as he and Michael talk about how to craft your own signature story. Please comment below to thank Captain Plumb for his service. Be notified of Michael's new videos! Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/michaelangelo... and ring that silver bell Free “Effective Leadership” ebook at https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/l... I f you do speaking of any kind, get ongoing tips for being your best (on Zoom, too!). Join Michael's https://www.facebook.com/groups/Prese... Michael's Perfect Presentation Check List https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/p... Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/getth... for growing your club, raising more money and getting attention for Rotary Get Michael's fun “Friday5” newsletter at http://www.michaelangelocaruso.com/fr... Subscribe to Michael's “Talk to Me” podcast for interesting interviews with fascinating people. https://michaelangelocaruso.podbean.com/ ___ Check out/Subscribe to the Motivation Playlist on the Michael Angelo Caruso channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQGlG... When you're motivated to be your best, the world is your oyster. Good things such as a great job, ideal partners and prime opportunities, come to those who believe in themselves. Self-esteem and a good strong self-concept are central to being highly motivated. It's hard for others to believe in you if you don't believe in yourself. This is true in leadership, sales and even when raising a family. Tony Robbins' mentor, Jim Rohn, famously said you are the sum of the five people you hang around with most. If your five best friends are destitute, you are more likely to become poor. If your favorite five people are upwardly mobile, you are likely to do well financially. If your FFF (Five Friends Forever) are overweight and unhealthy, you're likely to take on some of their bad habits. When your best buddies are fit and exercise prone, you are probably like them. Highly motivated people: - Are in a good mood every day - See the glass as half-full - Are optimistic even in the face of adversity - Are resourceful when meeting challenges - Exercise, eat right, take care of themselves - Banish negative thinking - Systemize productive thoughts, emotions, behavior - Consume “how-to” books, videos and podcasts - Avoid angry people and negative emotions - Have “leftover” energy to help others and give back More in the Motivation Playlist on the Michael Angelo Caruso YT channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQGlG... Subscribe (ring that silver notification bell!) to be notified of new videos. Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you're a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He's one of the top keynote speakers in America and he's spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.

Peter Schultz was in an early version of Rush.  He helped start the legendary band! We all come from someplace and the gentleman featured in this interview Neal Peart, the virtuoso drummer of the Canadian prog-rock band, Rush, passed away a while back, causing many fans to reminisce to people were about the early days of the band. Author and speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso, interviewed Peter (remember the TV show "What's My Line?") Schultz about his odd and exciting connection to the Alex Lifeson, the guitar player in Rush. Peter grew up in Toronto, Ontario and played in a band with the guitar player from Rush. From age 12 to age 14, Peter and Alex jammed together in at least one-third of the band that was the band that became Rush. Michael conducted this "Talk to Me" podcast interview from Detroit, Michigan and Peter Zoomed in from British Columbia, Canada. Michael was also in a band early on. The Caruso Brothers toured North America on the college circuit opening for acts such as Rick "Jessie's Girl" Springfield, Joan "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" Jett and Corey "I Wear My Sunglasses At Night" Hart. Check out his band's music (and the song "London")at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhwSb... Subscribe to this YouTube channel to be notified of Michael's new videos. Like/Comment as you prefer. Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you're a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He's one of the top keynote speakers in America and he's spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills and change. Check out Michael's blog post (on his website) for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership and marketing. He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world. These posts are often rendered with humor and wit. Information Products Michael is the author of many books, including “Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success,” which is available as a print book and as an e-book on Amazon. Also check out Michael's booklet titled, “Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results,” also on Amazon. He's also the creator of the best-selling, ”Present Like a Pro” DVD, a masterclass in speaking. All products are available on Amazon. Presentation Training More on Michael at his website. Join his "Present Like a Pro Group" on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael's online “Present Like a Pro” class is the best speaker training of its kind. Learn how to be an elite speaker in only six weeks! Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales. More on Michael at MichaelAngeloCaruso dot com. Listen to Michael's popular “Talk To Me” podcast on Podbean, iTunes and other platforms.  Watch (and subscribe to) Michael's YouTube channel to learn how he can help your sales team. Just click that silver bell on the YT video page to be notified of new videos.  Remember, the team usually improves right after the leader does. Michael Angelo Caruso delivers a fantastic keynote on leadership that's both educational and entertaining. The session covers what your leadership group needs to know about the best ways to educate, motivate, and reward team members. He'll talk about ways to handle the four most challenging work personalities, giving special attention to handling negative people. You'll learn a simple, yet effective technique for confidence that few leaders use and the best way to offer criticism. Unfortunately, most managers try to motivate employees using three tools that usually don't motivate: job descriptions, performance reviews and evaluation forms that are linked to money. It turns out that money doesn't motivate most employees anyway. Michael uses the amazing power of story to motivate leaders who attend his presentations.

Former VP of Rotary, Dean Rohrs is interviewed by Michael Angelo Caruso on how the world is getting smaller and talks about what it was like to witness the first successful #heart transplant. Time stamps below... Dean left secondary education at age 15 and entered university and graduated at age 19 with a Bachelor or Science in bio-chemistry. She entered the field of nursing and eventually became a trustee for the Rotary Foundation, one of the world's best run organizations, according to Charity Navigator. Dean says she likes to challenge herself every ten years with a big goal: - At age 30, she married and raised a family - At 40, Dean got a BA in fine arts with honors in sculpture   - At 50, she emigrated from Africa to Canada - At 60, Dean earned a degree in Nature Conservation & Wildlife Mgt Dean was working in South Africa at Groote Schuur Hospital in Capetown, South Africa when she was called in to assist in what turned out to be the world's first successful human-to-human heart transplant performed by Dr, Christiaan Barnard. Highlights: 3:00 Dean's bio and background 6:00 Carole King's doesn't have the only "Tapestry" 7:05 Her connection to Rotary (she joined in 1989) 10:30 How the world's injustice motivated Dean and others 13:00 Growing Rotary in Russia (they're not used to volunteering) 19:00 The Russians name for Dean is "baba yaga" (sp) 19:45 The first successful heart transplant w Dr. Christian Barnard 28:00 Sitting with Presidents of countries Thanks for all you do, Dean! Rotary International is the largest and best international service organization in the world. Its stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. It is a non-political, non-religious organization open to all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, or political preference. There are 35,000+ member clubs worldwide and 1.2 million Rotarians. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with Rotary to eradicate polio. We’re “this close” to getting the job done and it will mark only the second time in history that a disease has been kicked off planet Earth. Rotary clubs usually gather weekly for breakfast, lunch, or dinner to fulfill their first guiding principle to develop friendships as an opportunity for service. The Rotarian's primary motto is "Service Above Self. Rotarians also believe that "One Profits Most Who Serves Best." Join Michael Angelo Caruso’s “Get the Word Out Now” Facebook group for marketing tips. Michael Angelo Caruso is a lifetime Rotarian. He currently belongs to the Troy Rotary Club of Michigan in District 6380. Michael’s first experience with Rotary was through a Group Study Exchange (GSE) to South Africa in 1995. The GSE program is now known as Vocational Training Teams (VTT). He was club President in 2013-14 and served as District Governor in 2016-17 and Zone 29 Public Image Chair in 2019-21.  Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He’s one of the top keynote speakers in America and he’s spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills and change. Michael is the author of many books, including “Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success,” which is available as a print book and as an e-book on Amazon. Also check out Michael’s booklet titled, “Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results,” also on Amazon. He’s also the creator of the best-selling, ”Present Like a Pro” DVD, a masterclass in speaking. All products are available on Amazon. More on Michael at his website. Join his "Present Like a Pro Group" on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael’s online “Present Like a Pro” class is the best speaker training of its kind. Learn how to be an elite speaker in only six weeks! Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales. More on Michael at www.MichaelAngeloCaruso.com.

Meet Brittney "Bert" Woodrum, who climbed all 58 14,000-foot mountains in Colorado within 75 days. She covered 540 miles on the #adventure. #TalkToMe #14er It's a fun conversation and they giggle about the pronunciation of certain words. Watch the video version of this interview on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC22TJHB-1Y "Bert" is Brittney's "trail name." This "professional walker" also through-hiked the Appalachian Trail. Talking points include: 3:00 Michael has also interviewed mountain climbers Andy Cave, Ong Hock Siew and Appalachian hiker, Herb Klotz.  (Links below...) 5:00 Brittney's background (education, Myanmar, and almost becoming a monk!) 9:00 A humanitarian fighting injustice and promoting empowerment 11:30 Rotary and ShelterBox 12:00 Hiking the Camino Santiago in Spain (comparing to the Appalachian) 14:45 Coping with altitude (cerebral edema, vomiting) while climbing 18:30 58 summits within 75 days, wow! 20:45 An "Alpine start" (climbing in the dark) 22:00 Trailrunners (Solomons) and other climbing gear 24:00 Britteny's unusual (ShelterBox, "Boxanne") 14 lb. backpack 29:00 Media coverage (TheWeek, People, Washington Post) 33:00 Her fundraising goal was $83K ($1,400 for each of the 58 peak 34:00 She's raised $100,000 so far (much thx to local Rotary Clubs!) 35:30 Donate at www.ShelterBoxUSA.org/fourteeners *Watch Michael's interview with other climbers and hikers... Andy Cave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WXqaLrwL84 Ong Hock Siew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AUQAFoCgsY Herb Klotz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08JHvASG5no Brittney Zoomed in from Denver, Colorado. Michael participated from his home office in Detroit, Michigan. Subscribe to this YouTube channel to be notified of Michael’s new videos. Like/Comment as you prefer. Your informed opinion on this content is always welcome. Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you’re a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He’s one of the top keynote speakers in America and he’s spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills and change.  Check out Michael’s blog for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership and marketing. He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world. These posts are often rendered with humor and wit. Information Products Michael is the author of many books, including “Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success,” which is available as a print book and as an e-book. Also check out Michael’s booklet titled, “Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results.” He’s also the creator of the best-selling, ”Present Like a Pro” DVD, a masterclass in speaking. All products are available on Amazon. oin his "Present Like a Pro Group" on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael’s online “Present Like a Pro” class is the best speaker training of its kind. Learn how to be an elite speaker in only six weeks! Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales. More on Michael at MichaelAngeloCaruso dot com.  Subscribe to this YouTube channel (ring that silver bell!) at https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelangelocaruso to be notified of new videos. Watch (and subscribe to) Michael’s YouTube channel to learn how he can help your sales team. 

This is a touch time to be a politician.  Michigan Congressman, Jim Ellison, talks about the politics of getting along in Episode 59 of the Talk To Me podcast. Politics are fascinating. There's gridlock, infighting, power struggles and misrepresentation--and that's just the fun stuff.  Meet Jim Ellison, State Representative in the 26th House District in the State of #Michigan. He was Mayor of Royal Oak from 2003 to 2016. Ellison is a life-long public servant dedicated to protecting Michigan’s natural resources and communities from pollution and bad actors, fighting inequalities that hardworking families face, and empowering local #government to best serve their residents. :30 Jim's secret to being undefeated in in 5 Mayoral elections  2:45 The "hard gavel" 5:15 Michigan House of Representatives explained 7:00 The difference between State politics and national politics in DC 10:30 How politics came to be about "fighting" (President Trump) 11:30 The Michigan State Capitol allows guns but not picket signs  16:00 When public health policy collides with private health decisions 19:00 The Michigan Governor learns the pandemic in real time 21:30 The downside of failed leadership (working against each other) 23:30 Better to focus on commonality or differences 24:15 "Gun control" is a dumb name (second amendment) 26:00 When politicians "over promise" 28:00 Why we need lobbyists and special interest groups 29:30 The challenge of term limits 31:30 Is special interest money a problem in politics? 34:00 Jim's quest for animal rights 36:45 George Washington and America's two-party system 37:30 "There are four sides to every issue" Like/Comment as you prefer. Your informed opinion on this content is always welcome.  The team usually improves right after the leader does. Michael Angelo Caruso delivers a fantastic keynote on leadership that’s both educational and entertaining. Learn what your leadership group needs to know about the best ways to educate, motivate, and reward team members. He’ll talk about ways to handle the four most challenging work personalities, giving special attention to handling negative people. You’ll learn a simple, yet effective technique for confidence that few leaders use and the best way to offer criticism. Unfortunately, most managers try to motivate employees using three tools that usually don’t motivate: job descriptions, performance reviews and evaluation forms that are linked to money. It turns out that money doesn’t motivate most employees anyway. Michael uses the amazing power of story to motivate leaders who attend his presentations. He covers: • Why money does not motivate most people • Two things that motivate people almost every time • 5 Cool Ideas for dealing with under-performers • Why most job descriptions are de-motivating • The #1 thing workers want (but don’t get) from managers • Why performance reviews should be unpredictable • Why you should never start a meeting late • A secret for interviewing job applicants that’ll save your job • How to deal with the 4 most challenging personalities • Cool Ideas for dealing with negativity • A fun way to guarantee feedback from your team • Tips on how to instantly improve your presentation skills • A simple technique for confidence • How to read people better and faster • The fastest way to show interest in someone • Improve your vocabulary quickly and cheaply • Find the Power Seat in any room • The lost secret of how to give a compliment • 5 Cool Ideas on how to be a better role model • How to be less of a boss and more of a coach • Never be the bad guy again • The “Reward/Consequence” proposal; why it works so well • The “LB/NT” technique; the best way to offer criticism • The 15 most powerful words Join his "Present Like a Pro Group" on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you’re a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He’s one of the top keynote speakers in America. And his reputation is expanding to Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales. More at www.MichaelAngeloCaruso.com.

Dwayne Norris of Soulful Synergy joins Michael Angelo Caruso for an open and honest conversation about race relations in the United States. At the time of this recording these two gentlemen were acquaintances, but didn't know each other well.  They tackle difficult and challenging topics.  This particular conversation is more about dialog than it is about identifying solutions.   3:00 The best educated society ever? 4:00 Is tone (such as empathy) set at the top? 5:00 What happens when you let people inside your head 7:00 Separating politics from ideals and civic values 10:00 Being articulate and educated helps one cope 12:00 How civic engagement relates to accountability   13:45 Basic needs allow for reasonable dialog 15:00 Does protesting help or hurt? 18:15 How helpful is virtue signaling? 19:15 What happens after 90% of us start "taking a knee?" 23:00 Revisionism, re-evaluating statues (Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson)   24:27 The value of looking forward even if symbols have power 26:15 Whitewashing the Incas, Mayans, Native Americans 27:30 Infer vs. imply (are statues ok in museums?) 30:00 Why is a George Washington statue ok, but not a Teddy Roosevelt statue? 31:30 Do we make problems SMALLER than they really are? 31:00 Malcolm Gladwell on the Sandra Bland incident   34:00 The art of challenging authority 40:00 When authority is not articulate or well trained 41:00 Triggering as related to real and perceived subjugation 42:45 Where are we headed--exactly? 43:15 Fair pay, social equity, people over profits 46:00 Thomas Sowell (and now Candace Owens)   48:30 Soulful Synergy 50:15 Amazon, Wal-Mart and minimum wage 51:15 Is it ok for Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos to eventually give away their fortunes? 55:00 Which black business owner is a good role model for fair pay? 57:30 Accountability regarding social contracts 59:30 How can we measure success? 60:30 George Floyd, police brutality 61:30 Let's keep talking and making progress!   Both Dwayne and Michael are Rotarians. Rotary is the largest and best service organization in the world.  Dwayne Zoomed in from his home office in Harlem, New York. Michael appeared from his home office in Rochester, Michigan.   Subscribe to this YouTube channel to be notified of Michael’s new videos.  Like/Comment as you prefer.  Your informed opinion on this content is always welcome.   Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career.  If you’re a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life.   The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful.   Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event.  He’s one of the top keynote speakers in America and he’s spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states.  And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.   Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills and change.   Check out Michael’s blog (on his website) for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership and marketing.  He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world.  These posts are often rendered with humor and wit.    Information Products Michael is the author of many books, including “Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success,” which is available as a print book and as an e-book. Also check out Michael’s booklet titled, “Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results.”   He’s also the creator of the best-selling, ”Present Like a Pro” DVD, a masterclass in speaking. All products are available on Amazon. _ _ _ Presentation Training More on Michael at his website. Join his "Present Like a Pro Group" on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael’s online “Present Like a Pro” class is the best speaker training of its kind. Learn how to be an elite speaker in just weeks!   Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales. More on Michael at MichaelAngeloCaruso dot com.    Subscribe to this YouTube channel (ring that silver bell!) at https://www.youtube.com/user/michaela... to be notified of new videos. Watch (and subscribe to) Michael’s YouTube channel to learn how he can help your sales team. Just click that silver bell on the YT video page to be notified of new videos.  SHOW LESS

Dwayne Norris of Soulful Synergy joins Michael Angelo Caruso for an open and honest conversation about race relations in the United States. Watch the video version of this interview here. At the time of this recording these two gentlemen were acquaintances, but didn't know each other well. They tackle difficult and challenging topics. This particular conversation is more about dialog than it is about identifying solutions. 3:00 The best educated society ever? 4:00 Is tone (such as empathy) set at the top? 5:00 What happens when you let people inside your head 7:00 Separating politics from ideals and civic values 10:00 Being articulate and educated helps one cope 12:00 How civic engagement relates to accountability 13:45 Basic needs allow for reasonable dialog 15:00 Does protesting help or hurt? 18:15 How helpful is virtue signaling? 19:15 What happens after 90% of us start "taking a knee?" 23:00 Revisionism, re-evaluating statues (Wilson, Jefferson) 24:27 The value of looking forward even if symbols have power 26:15 Whitewashing the Incas, Mayans, Native Americans 27:30 Infer vs. imply (are statues ok in museums?) 30:00 Why is a Washington statue ok, but not a Roosevelt statue? 31:30 Do we make problems SMALLER than they really are? 31:00 Malcolm Gladwell on the Sandra Bland incident 34:00 The art of challenging authority 40:00 When authority is not articulate or well trained 41:00 Triggering as related to real and perceived subjugation 42:45 Where are we headed--exactly? 43:15 Fair pay, social equity, people over profits 46:00 Thomas Sowell (and now Candace Owens) 48:30 Soulful Synergy 50:15 Amazon, Wal-Mart and minimum wage 51:15 Is it ok for Gates and Bezos to eventually give away their $? 55:00 Which black business owner is a good role model for fair pay? 57:30 Accountability regarding social contracts 59:30 How can we measure success? 60:30 George Floyd, police brutality 61:30 Let's keep talking and making progress! Both Dwayne and Michael are Rotarians. Rotary is the largest and best service organization in the world. Dwayne Zoomed in from his home office in Harlem, New York. Michael appeared from his home office in Rochester, Michigan. Comments are always welcome. Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you’re a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He’s one of the top keynote speakers in America and he’s spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. Check out Michael’s blog post (on his website) for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership and marketing. He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world. These posts are often rendered with humor and wit. Michael is the author of many books, including Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success, which is available as a print book and as an e-book. Also check out Michael’s booklet titled, Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results. He’s also the creator of the best-selling, Present Like a Pro DVD, a masterclass in speaking. All products are available on Amazon. _ _ _ Presentation Training More on Michael at his website. Join his Present Like a Pro Group on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael’s online Present Like a Pro class is the best speaker training of its kind. Learn how to be an elite speaker in only six weeks! Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales. More on Michael at MichaelAngeloCaruso.com.  Subscribe to Michael's YouTube channel (ring that silver bell!) to be notified of new videos. Watch (and subscribe to) Michael’s YouTube channel to learn how he can help your sales team. Click that silver bell on the YT video page to be notified of new videos. If you’re a fan of video, watch for Michael’s fun Facebook Live sessions.

Walfredo Reyes, Jr., is the drummer for the legendary band, Chicago.Watch the video version of this interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smZNaMcmJeY Author and speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso interviews the music veteran on a wide range of topics, including life on the road with the Chicago band and stories about other famous acts. 1:32   Lessons from Walfredo Reyes, Sr. 5:00  Josephine Baker (in Havana, Cuba!) 7:00  Making it in music is part talent and part personality 9:15  The music BUSINESS 10:00  Famous rhythm sections (The Wrecking Crew, The Section, The Toto boys)  11:15  Making and maintaining connections 16:00  Chicago's relentless touring schedule 20:15  "Take the best and leave the rest" 22:00  All Cubans do not know each other, lol 23:15  Is it easier to make it in the music business now? 26:00  Close encounters with the cold business of music 28:30  Auto-tune, Pro-Tools, triggers, fix-it-in-the-mix philosophy  31:15   Working with Lindsey Buckingham 32:30  Chicago drums 33:30  Music as fashion 34:00  The many flavors of snare drums 38:00  All kinds of drum students 41:00   Staying in shape 44:30  Obsessed with drumming49:00  Neal Peart 51:15  Danny Seraphine and Tris Imboden 53:30  Taking requests from the boss(es) 57:00  How Wally got started in Chicago (Robert Lamm story) 1:00:00  Abe Laboriel, Sr. and Jr. (Paul McCartney's drummer) 1:03:00  "I never want to worry where 'one' is" (Lee Loughnane story)  1:06:00  Drumming is 50% playing and 50% listening 1:08:00  The problem drum fills ("never disturb the dancers") 1:14:00  Beginnings, Introduction, 1:15:00  Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon, Old Days 1:17:00  Time signatures; "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" 1:20:00  Wally's legendary "Graffiti" drum kit *Sorry, not sure why the drums were muted when Wally played during this podcast.Walfredo Reyes Jr. (born Walfredo de los Reyes Palau IV) December 18, 1955) is a Cuban American expert in drum set and auxiliary percussion, a music educator, and a clinician. He has performed with many jazz, Latin, World music, World fusion, Afro-Cuban, and rock bands as a touring, session recording, and full-time player. Reyes is known for his fusion of many of the world's percussion techniques, including the ability to play a drum set with his hands in addition to the traditional use of drumsticks.   It's said that he can "sound like a drummer and a percussionist at the same time". He is well known as a long-term member of Santana, and a member of Chicago as the percussionist from 2012—2018 and the drummer since 2018.  Walfredo Reyes Jr. was born on December 18, 1955 in Havana, Cuba. He's a third generation musician in a prolific professional musical lineage on both sides of his family, including several globally notable percussion experts. His father is percussionist Walfredo Reyes, Sr.; one brother is World music percussionist Daniel de los Reyes (also with Chicago); another brother is actor Kamar de los Reyes; and his grandfather is trumpeter and Cuban orchestral organizer, Walfredo de los Reyes II. Reyes has had a lifelong interest in the music of Chicago Transit Authority, now known as Chicago. He says that the band's debut album, Chicago Transit Authority, is the first album that he had ever purchased as a youth with his own money. The following passage is written by Rick Van Horn: “Few drummers playing today can successfully combine the rich history of Latin, Afro-Cuban and World Percussion with the drum set.  For Walfredo Reyes, Jr., fusing the two disciplines has been his driving passion. In fact, by blazing this path, Reyes has challenged the technical levels of our instrument. Born in Cuba, raised in Puerto Rico, and culminating his musical style in the U.S., Wally (Walfredo Jr.) learned the traditions from the master, his father Walfredo Sr. "He married those principles with his love of the drum set, coming up with his own truly global rhythmic style. Simply put, Wally is able to sound like a drummer and a percussionist at the same time. Add blistering chops and a penchant for playing unusual patterns to the mix, and you have only a small idea of what this man can do." Not surprisingly, this one-man percussion show has gathered an impressive list of gigs over the years, including touring and/or recording with: - Carlos Santana, Traffic - Steve Winwood - Jackson Browne - Celia Cruz - Gloria Estefan - David Lindley - Ricki Lee Jones - Richard Marx - Sergio Mendes - Smokey Robinson - Robbie Robertson- Joe Sample - Boz Scaggs- Christina Aguilera - Ricky Martin - Johnny Hallyday - Khaled - Lindsey Buckingham - Chicago - And many others Because of his versatility, Walfredo is one of the most in demand musicians in the world today. He continues to expand his talents to recording, producing, composing, education, live performance, and touring.

Is it good to be curious these days?  If so, how can we use questions to improve our lives? Watch the video version of Michael Angelo Caruso's interview with author and speaker, Dr. Diane Hamilton at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjmX61icfls.   Diane is a business behavioral specialist and has a PhD in business leadership. She's an expert in emotional intelligence (EQ), intelligence quotient (IQ) and curiosity quotient (CQ). She's the author of "Cracking the Curiosity Code," a book on how to be curious and she created the Curiosity Index to help people cultivate curiosity as a characteristic. The "Thinkers50" has recognized Dr. Hamilton as an expert on the topic of curiosity. Diane has written a book titled "Cracking the Curiosity Code" and has created an assessment called the Curiosity Code Index, which helps evaluate your curiosity quotient and develop it further. She's also made the coveted "Thinkers 50" an internationally recognized list of important thought leaders. Dr. Hamilton says there are four things businesses can do to create a culture of curiosity: minimize Fear in the workplace, push back against Assumptions, balancing Technology and Environment (FATE):1) Minimize FEAR in the Workplace 2) Push Back Against ASSUMPTIONS 3) Balancing TECHNOLOGY 4) ENVIRONMENT Being curious is a personal asset for people because asking questions helps us become more empathetic, solve problems, deliver customer service and think on our feet. Dr. Hamilton cites the work of the following experts: - Dr. George Land's work on creativity with NASA - Dr. Tony Alessandra's work with personality assessment - Amy Edmondson's TED talk on how curiosity can be used - Dr. Ken Robinson's TED talk Being curious is a practical way to avoid going with assumptions, which can damage relationships and cost companies market share. Learn more about Diane and her nationally syndicated podcast (she interviewed Michael recently) at DrDianeHamilton dot com. _ _ _ Listen to Michael's "Talk to Me" podcast to hear more of his interview with interesting people. Subscribe to this YouTube channel to be notified of Michael’s new videos. More on Michael at his website. Join his "Present Like a Pro Group" on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you’re a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He’s one of the top keynote speakers in America. Choose from his menu of popular keynote topics.  Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales. More on Michael at MichaelAngeloCaruso dot com. Listen to Michael’s popular podcast on Podbean, iTunes and other platforms. Watch (and subscribe to) Michael’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/michaelangelocaruso to learn how he can help your sales team.  Just click that silver bell on the YT video page to be notified of the new videos.          

You'll love this wide-ranging interview with the New York Times best-selling author, Chris Brogan. His talking points with fellow speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso include:   1:25 Million dollar speaking tip 6:00 Is it getting harder to be funny? 9:00 Thoughts on appropriation 13:00 "Working on the gilding instead of the building" 14:00 How Chris became a content machine (Evernote) 18:00 Make something of your great ideas 21:00 Why write a book if no one's reading anymore? 25:30 The secret to writing clearly 29:00 Why language is changing 33:00 From pictures to words and now back to pictures, again 35:30 Content creation secret from Reddit 37:00 Attribution vs. plagiarism 39:00 How Chris uses Twitter, email (GDPR) plus his list size! 44:00 What Chris thinks about Gary Vaynerchuk 47:00 Brogan's adventure with depression 54:00 Chris Brogan's Success Tips (small bites) 57:00 "There are no solutions, there are only trade-offs." -Thomas Sowell 59:00 "We would rather take medicine than vitamins." -Chris Brogan 60:00 "The Backpack" is Chris new book on leadership   Subscribe to this YouTube channel to be notified of Michael’s new videos.  Like/Comment as you prefer. Your informed opinion on this content is always welcome.   Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career.   If you’re a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people.   Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event.   He’s one of the top keynote speakers in America and he’s spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.   Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills and change. _ _ _   Check out Michael’s blog post (on his website) for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership and marketing. He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world. These posts are often rendered with humor and wit. _ _ _   Information Products Michael is the author of many books, including “Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success,” which is available as a print book and as an e-book.   Also check out Michael’s booklet titled, “Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results.” He’s also the creator of the best-selling, ”Present Like a Pro” DVD, a masterclass in speaking.   All products are available on Amazon. _ _ _   Presentation Training More on Michael at his website. Join his "Present Like a Pro Group" on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael’s online “Present Like a Pro” class is the best speaker training of its kind.   Learn how to be an elite speaker in only six weeks! Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales.   More on Michael at MichaelAngeloCaruso dot com. _ _ _   Listen to Michael’s popular “Talk To Me” podcast on Podbean, iTunes and other platforms. _ _ _   Subscribe to this YouTube channel (ring that silver bell!) at https://www.youtube.com/user/michaela... to be notified of new videos.   Watch (and subscribe to) Michael’s YouTube channel to learn how he can help your sales team. Just click that silver bell on the YT video page to be notified of new videos.   If you’re a fan of video, watch for Michael’s fun Facebook Live sessions. Mastering the art of presentation is the single most important goal for any leader or salesperson.   Like/Comment as you prefer. Your informed opinion on this content is always welcome. Being able to motivate others is very important, so there’s a direct relationship between your success and your ability to make effective presentations.   Communication consultant, Michael Angelo Caruso has been helping business people be more successful for over three decades, primarily through presentation training.   “I help speakers and presenters stop working against themselves,” says Caruso. “It’s a careful balancing act to know what to include in a presentation and what to leave out.”   Improve your presentation nearly overnight with Michael. Sharpening your effectiveness as a presenter is an iterative process because you are changing habits. But working with Michael, you’ll see important improvements almost immediately.  

Interview with Joshua Riehl, director of "The Russian Five" of the Detroit Red Wings and how they won the Stanley Cup.   Watch the video version of this interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oagm8CwUHW0   Author and speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso, interviewed Joshua Riehl, director of "The Russian Five," on the "Talk to Me" podcast.   The movie features five Russian hockey players: Viacheslav Fetisov, Igor Larionov, Vladimir Konstantinov, Sergei Federov and Vyacheslav Koslov and their remarkable story of espionage, defection, bribery and courage.   In the late 1980s, the Detroit Red Wings worked to finally break their decades long Stanley Cup drought by extracting players from the Soviet Union, and in the process, changed the way North American hockey is played.   It took Joshua seven years to direct this movie. Keith Gave, author of the book, "The Russian Five," also served as a co-producer of the movie, along with Jenny Feterovich and Steve Bannatyne. Wayne Kramer of the MC5 did the music score.   Subscribe to this YouTube channel to be notified of Michael’s new videos. Like/Comment as you prefer. Your informed opinion on this content is always welcome.   Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you’re a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life.   The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people.  Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful.  Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event.   He’s one of the top keynote speakers in America and he’s spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.   Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills and change.   Check out Michael’s blog post (on his website) for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership and marketing.   He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world. These posts are often rendered with humor and wit.   Michael is the author of many books, including “Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success,” which is available as a print book and as an e-book. Also check out Michael’s booklet titled, “Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results.”   He’s also the creator of the best-selling, ”Present Like a Pro” DVD, a masterclass in speaking. All products are available on Amazon.   More on Michael at his website. Join his "Present Like a Pro Group" on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael’s online “Present Like a Pro” class is the best speaker training of its kind. Learn how to be an elite speaker in only six weeks.   Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales. More on Michael at MichaelAngeloCaruso dot com.  Listen to Michael’s popular “Talk To Me” podcast on Podbean, iTunes and other platforms.     Watch (and subscribe to) Michael’s YouTube channel to learn how he can help your sales team. Just click that silver bell on the YT video page to be notified of new videos.   If you’re a fan of video, watch for Michael’s fun Facebook Live sessions. Mastering the art of presentation is the single most important goal for any leader or salesperson. Like/Comment as you prefer. Your informed opinion on this content is always welcome.   Being able to motivate others is very important, so there’s a direct relationship between your success and your ability to make effective presentations. Communication consultant, Michael Angelo Caruso has been helping business people be more successful for over three decades, primarily through presentation training.   “I help speakers and presenters stop working against themselves,” says Caruso. “It’s a careful balancing act to know what to include in a presentation and what to leave out."   Improve your presentation nearly overnight with Michael. Sharpening your effectiveness as a presenter is an iterative process because you are changing habits. But working with Michael, you’ll see important improvements almost immediately.    He’ll visit your company to deliver training seminars to your leadership or sales team or he can coach you online. Michael can speak at your industry convention on how to improve presentation skills

Enjoy this interview on the power or questions with Heather Doering.   Heather is a digital marketing expert and owner of Kick Ace Strategies in Michigan. Heather's a smart lady. She knows that good marketing requires knowing your target audience and that means asking good questions.   Watch the video version of this interview on the Michael Angelo Caruso YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRvvL5qPHDc  -- Subscribe  to this YouTube channel to be notified of Michael’s new videos. Just click that silver bell!   There are two types of questions... read on to learn more....   Talking points:   1:00 Heather's background (inc. MA in Psychology from Michigan State University 3:00 Tips for marketing via social media and blogs 4:30 The art of questions 7:30 Questions that get good answers 11:00 Using "interviews" to qualify prospects 11:30 Save TONS of time with this screening strategy 14:15 How to use non-binary questions 18:00 How to not talk too much 16:40 The 3-word phrase that gets people to talk 20:00 Which famous interviewers have the best technique? (Jay Leno? Ellen DeGeneres? Oprah?) 23:00 How you can use questions to improve your marketing   There are two basic types of questions: binary and non-binary.   Binary questions are "closed" questions that can only be answered in two ways (yes or no, Tuesday or Wednesday, AM or PM, black or brown)   Non-binary questions are "open" questions that can only be answered through information exchange. Use binary/closed questions to qualify prospects and close deals. Use non-binary questions to learn how someone thinks and what they are feeling.   Ace Strategies is a digital marketing agency specializing in helping business-to-business clients. Visit the website to collect on your complimentary LinkedIn profile review or a strategy call. Visit KickAceStrategies dot com to get a complimentary evaluation of your LinkedIn profile valued at $200.   Heather has a degree in psychology from Michigan State University (Go Green!) and is a graduate of the Sandler Sales Training program. She also runs a women's entrepreneur group in SE Michigan.   More on Michael at his website and his "Present Like a Pro" group on Facebook.   Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you’re a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life.   The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful.   Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He’s one of the top keynote speakers in America. Choose from his menu of popular keynote topics. And his reputation is expanding, as he’s now spoken in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.   Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales. Watch (and subscribe to) Michael’s channel on YouTube to learn how he can help your sales team.

Dana Vogelmeier helps organizations improve workplace culture.   Everyone deserves a dream job and to work in an engaging environment! If we are all operating at a higher awareness level, we treat each other differently. That behavior will spread like a pebble thrown in the pond!   Michael Angelo Caruso interviews Dana on best practices for making work a better place to be.  Watch the video version of this and other great interviews at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdpQ0CmA8Mk.  Subscribe to Michael's YT channel (ring that silver bell!) to be notified of new videos.     Watch Dana's TEDx video, then check out all the other events Dana has enlivened with her amazing expertise and contagious positive attitude.   Dana earned her Masters Degree with a focus in leadership and has studied under John Maxwell to become a John Maxwell Team member. She's a certified Workplace Culture Specialist through The Culture Works and earned a Certified Professional in Performance Learning designation which specializes in pinpointing performance problems.   Additionally, Dana is an experienced speaker, trainer, and coach. Highlights of this interview include:   1:00   Why it's so hard to change workplace culture 3:00   Workplace culture is NOT the info on your website 3:30   Dana's bio includes, a Master's degree, John Maxwell certification 5:00   How to attract and retain top talent 6:00   Workers who stay can be a bigger problem than those who leave 8:00   Being a "business casual" has its challenges 14:00 Starbucks adventure with tattoos 16:15 The crossroads of personal expression, workplace culture 18:30 What the boss wants vs. what the employees want 20:30 The #1 pre-requisite for good workplace culture 21:00 The crucial role of middle managers 22:30 Visibility and value, performance and reward 26:15 The value of direct feedback 27:30 Giving people a choice 29:00 Coming trends include compassion and grace   Note: Dana's comment "right person in the right seat" references Jim Collins' book, "Good to Great."   Check out Dana Vogelmeier's website and her great "Making Great Work Places" Facebook page. Her terrific TED talk is easily found on YouTube. Like/Comment as you prefer.   Your informed opinion on this content is always welcome. Subscribe to this YouTube channel to be notified of Michael’s new videos.   Remember, the team usually improves right after the leader does. Michael Angelo Caruso delivers a fantastic keynote on leadership that’s both educational and entertaining. The session covers what your leadership group needs to know about the best ways to educate, motivate, and reward team members.   He’ll talk about ways to handle the four most challenging work personalities, giving special attention to handling negative people. You’ll learn a simple, yet effective technique for confidence that few leaders use and the best way to offer criticism.   Unfortunately, most managers try to motivate employees using three tools that usually don’t motivate: job descriptions, performance reviews and evaluation forms that are linked to money. It turns out that money doesn’t motivate most employees anyway.   Michael uses the amazing power of story to motivate leaders who attend his presentations. Like/Comment as you prefer. Your informed opinion on this content is always welcome. Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. I   f you’re a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life.   The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful.   Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He’s one of the top keynote speakers in America and he’s spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.   Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills and change. _ _ _ Check out Michael’s blog post (on his website) for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership and marketing. He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world. These posts are often rendered with humor and wit. _ _ _ Information Products Michael is the author of many books, including “Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success,” which is available as a print book and as an e-book.   Also check out Michael’s booklet titled, “Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results,” also on Amazon. He’s also the creator of the best-selling, ”Present Like a Pro” DVD, a masterclass in speaking. All products are available on Amazon.

Surviving COVID-19 is a unique achievement. Michael Angello Caruso interviews, Sam Abu-Hamdan, a coronavirus survivor.   [Watch the video version of this interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzlnrwO5qO8   Subscribe to Michael's YT channel (ring that silver bell!) to be notified of new videos.]   COVID-19 survivors are interesting people on a number of levels. Compared to the total population, not many people contract the illness, but a large percentage of victims have died from it.   In addition, the coronavirus attacks the respiratory system and makes it difficult to breathe, a terribly stressful condition, especially if you're self-quarantined.   The novel (new) coronavirus was officially named COVID-19 on February 11, 2020 by the World Health Organization. By that date, it had already killed hundreds of people. Originating in Wuhan, the Central Province of China, the coronavirus has had a cataclysmic impact worldwide.   As of April 20, 2020, the COVID-19 had infected millions of people and killed over 165,000 within a short time period.   Sam Abu-Hamdan shares his story of how he recovered from COVID-19 in a fascinating interview with Michael Angelo Caruso on the "Talk to Me" podcast. Highlights of this conversation include:   1:30 How COVID-19 got its name (CORonaVIrus Disease, discovered in 2019) 2:00 Sam's memory of contracting COVID-19 4:00 How Sam's symptoms presented (everyone's different) 5:00 Why it can be hard to know if you have the virus 6:00 Why in some ways it doesn't matter if you've contracted COVID-19 7:30 A "flu" that kills   10:00 How Sam coped in self-quarantine 11:00 The simple oxygen measurement device that helped him get through the night 13:30 When breathing panic means a trip to the hospital emergency room 16:30 And the unbearable headaches!   20:00 Why nights are the worst and how to cope 23:00 What "exponential" means 24:00 Public health vs. private wellness decisions 26:00 Economic impacts   27:00 Why comparing COVID-19 to the flu isn't helpful 31:00 Getting back to normal   Welcome back, Sam--we're glad you're feeling better! --- Subscribe to this YouTube channel to be notified of Michael’s new videos. Like/Comment as you prefer. Your informed opinion on this content is always welcome.   Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you’re a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life.   The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event.   He’s one of the top keynote speakers in America and he’s spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.   Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills and change. _ _ _ Check out Michael’s blog post (on his website) for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership and marketing. He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world.   These posts are often rendered with humor and wit. _ _ _ Information Products   Michael is the author of many books, including “Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success,” which is available as a print book and as an e-book on Amazon. Also check out Michael’s booklet titled, “Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results,” also on Amazon. He’s also the creator of the best-selling, ”Present Like a Pro” DVD, a masterclass in speaking. All products are available on Amazon. _ _ _ Presentation Training   More on Michael at www.MichaelAngeloCaruso.com.   Join his "Present Like a Pro Group" on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael’s online “Present Like a Pro” class is the best speaker training of its kind. Learn how to be an elite speaker in only six weeks! Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales.  _ _ _ Listen to Michael’s popular “Talk To Me” podcast on Podbean, iTunes and other platforms. _ _ _ Subscribe to Michael’s YouTube Channel Watch (and subscribe to) Michael’s YouTube channel to learn how he can help your sales team. Just click that silver bell on the YT video page to be notified of new videos.    If you’re a fan of video, watch for Michael’s fun Facebook Live sessions.  

Here's a fun interview with the one and only, Terry Bean from Detroit, Michigan.   [Watch the video version of this interview on Michael's YouTube channel.  Subscribe to be notified of new interviews!]   Terry is a Co-founder of TEDx-Detroit and the Executive Director of Motor City Connect, Detroit's premiere live networking organization.   Enjoy this wide ranging interview as Michael Angelo Caruso and Terry cover a bunch of interesting topics, including:    1:00  A behind-the-scene look at TEDx-Detroit (ongoing convo throughout)  2:15  Event planning strategies  6:30  Detroit as "comeback city" 12:15 Motor City Connect 15:15 Ch-ch-ch-changes! 16:00 Why you can't say "I don't know" anymore 24:00 Terry's new online coaching program   Watch to get many great tips from Terry on how to make the most of change.   Plus, some EPIC name dropping, including Dan Gilbert, Apple, Rock Financial, U2, Cleveland Cavaliers, Bono, Charlie Wollborg, Uber, Lawrence Tech, Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr., Google and Cher!?   Terry is a public speaker, a networking coach and author of the book, "Be Connected," a primer on how to develop quality relationships.  He offers online coaching so you can level up your networking skills and amp up your career.  Learn more about Terry at TryBean.com. --- Subscribe to this YouTube channel to be notified of Michael’s newest interviews.   More on Michael at his website and his Present Like a Pro group on Facebook.   Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you’re a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life.   The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people.  Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful.   Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event.  He’s one of the top keynote speakers in America.  Choose from his menu of popular keynote topics.   And his reputation is expanding, as he’s now spoken in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.    Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales.  More on his website.    Watch (and subscribe to) Michael’s channel on YouTube to learn how he can help your sales team.  Just click that silver bell on MAC's YT channel page.

Trauma is part of life and so is recovery.   Check out Michael Angelo Caruso's interesting interview with Lynn McLaughlin, who survived a brain tumor and then came back stronger than ever.   [Watch the video version of this interview here.]   Lynn McLaughlin is a life-long educator who has owned and operated her own business, Steering Through It since December 2017.  Lynn’s public speaking experiences have been local, provincial and international.   As an author, she offers consultation services to writers.  Lynn is driven, through her personal experiences, to help us become self-advocates and question our true purpose in this life.    An active Rotarian, Lynn is dedicated to community causes.  She's a member of 100 Women Who Care Windsor/Essex and works tirelessly to support the goals of the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada.   Lynn has recently joined the National Advocacy Committee as a Community member. She strives to meet each new personal goal and completed her first Detroit International Half-Marathon (post brain trauma!).   Lynn McLaughlin was the Superintendent of Education with the Greater Essex County District School Board for six years, retiring in 2018. She is well versed in all areas of special education, school and board operations. She continues to be active in education, teaching future Educational Assistants.   Check out her book, Steering Through It, a story of illness, recovery and discovery, available at her website. __   Subscribe to Michael's YouTube channel to be notified of Michael’s new interviews. Just ring that silver bell on the YT video page.   More on Michael at his website and his Present Like a Pro group on Facebook.   Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career.   

Good mentors are hard to come by. Meet Lisa Mininni, best-selling author & President of Excellerate Associates, a business mentoring and leadership/organizational development company Lisa is also founder of The Business Innovation Lab, which offers co-working office space and conference facilities.   [Watch the video version of this YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwYdrW4qdVk.    Subscribe to Michael's YT channel at https://www.youtube.com/michaelangelocarusoto be notified of new interviews.  Ring that silver bell!]   Best Selling Author, Lisa Mininni, is a "human hard-wiring" expert. She travels the globe educating small business owners, entrepreneurs and business leaders on biological hard-wiring.   Wiring dictates the type of environment in which you are best equipped to thrive and succeed, and the kind of environment you prefer to live and work. Your hard-wiring drives you in business and is primarily unconscious.   Hard-wiring and how you run your business systems are deeply connected. Lisa shows you how to make those connections so you increase your profits to levels you didn’t think were possible. You’ve seen her featured in major media including the Huffington Post, Good Housekeeping and radio shows across North America.   Visit the Excellerate Associates website for the monthly events, including Introduction Workshops, a Profitability Lab and sessions where business owners:   - Get in touch with their contribution in the world - Understand human wiring distinctions - Assess their profitability systems   Highlights of this video, include:   1:00 "A business owner who speaks" 2:30 Getting clarity on your biz (the 6-Word Exercise) 3:40 Differentiation from Tom Cruise 500: The traffic accident that gave Lisa amazing clarity 7:38 How to use licensing to build your revenue system 9:00 Using personality assessments to find your stride 12:20 The difference between younger leaders, older leaders 13:45 Lisa gets results! 14:45 Money doesn't motivate everyone 16:15 Why sales contests don't work 18:30 Do young professionals learn differently? 20:00 Why communication is the focus, not gender, race, age... 22:20 Excellerate Associates World HQ in Livonia, Michigan 26:00 "The floor before the toilet"   More on Lisa and her services at the EA website. - - -   [Subscribe Michael's YouTube channel to be notified of new videos.]   More on Michael at his website and his "Present Like a Pro" group on Facebook.   Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you’re a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life.   The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful.   Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He’s one of the top keynote speakers in America. Choose from his menu of popular keynote topics. And his reputation is expanding, as he’s now spoken from Michigan to Florida and in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.   Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales. Watch (and subscribe to) Michael’s channel on YouTube to learn how he can help your sales team. Just click that silver bell on the YT video page.

Mental Illness advocate and Netflix celebrity, Riley Juntti, joins Michael Angelo Caruso for a fascinating discussion on mental health. The topic focuses on suicide prevention. Riley, a junior at Oakland University, helped create 13 Reasons Why NOT, centered on Netflix’s show 13 Reason’s Why, in which the lead character leaves behind a recording blaming 13 people for her suicide. Riley's 13 Reasons Why NOT program arranged for thirteen students from Michigan's Oxford High School to make public address announcements to 1,800 fellow students by sharing an emotionally vulnerable place they had been through and thanking someone who had helped them out of it. Feedback created a national sensation with over 100 major news organizations picking up the story, including Nightline, the Washington Post, and USA Today. National Public Radio (NPR) featured 13 Reasons Why NOT as one of the Best Youth News Stories of 2017 and then, Netflix got involved. She is now the face of Netflix's social campaign Tell Them which uses inspirational stories to overcome struggles such as mental illness, abuse and sexual harassment.  This social media campaign uses stories of recovery to inspire youth to come forward with the problems they may be facing.  The Tell Them videos can be viewed across all of Netflix's platforms for the second season of 13 Reasons Why. Riley is currently earning her bachelors in Clinical Psychology at Oakland University, an international public speaker and a certified Crisis Intervention Counselor who teaches on using vulnerability to help those at risk for suicide.  She uses both personal testimony from her battle with mental illness and hands-on work with youth to break silence and stigma surrounding mental health. Her speeches are critically acclaimed for bringing hope to a tough topic and giving communities tangible stories of recovery after mental illness. Her long-term goal is to educate students, parents, and schools on building a culture of support to decrease mental health stigma.   More about Riley Juntti at her website and on Netflix. -- Watch the video version of this interview and subscribe to Michael's YouTube channel.   More on Michael Angelo Caruso at his website and his Present Like a Pro group on Facebook. Michael teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you’re a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill you can have is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people.  Everything is a presentation.  Watch the video version of this interview on Michael's YouTube channel.  

Self-sabotage is a huge problem today, despite the fact that we live in the most educated, technologically advanced society in history. Author and speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso, interviews psychologist Dr. Kristen Hurrell on a wide-range of topics, including: 3m Why humans self-sabotage 6m How your friends work against you 8m The long-term effects of #MeToo 14m The challenges of addiction 15m Why you can benefit from therapy 20m Vulnerability, the gateway to other problems 23m Opioid advice 28m "Therapy is not a pill" 30m Ideas for self-care Also: Home remedies to feel better, including journaling, sleep, exercise, and good nutrition. At the end of this session, Dr. Hurrell offers her website to those looking for help. More on Michael at www.MichaelAngeloCaruso.com and in his Present Like a Pro group on Facebook. Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills.  The most important business skill you can have is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people.   This special brand of communication is done through speeches, presentations, departmental huddles, group meetings and even media interviews.  Michael teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career.  

Bad news travels faster than ever. And bad stuff happens to everyone. Best make a plan to deal with those problems now. Jeff Caponigro wrote the book on crisis management and has some good ideas on how to prevent crisis, as well. [Watch the video version of this interview here.] Fellow author and speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso, talks with Jeff about what it was like to work on one the biggest public relations campaigns of all time. Jeff Caponigro, APR, PRSA is Executive Vice President-Corporate Communications and Chief Marketing Officer of Trion Solutions, Inc., in Troy, Michigan. and President and CEO of Caponigro Public Relations Inc., in Southfield, Michigan. Jeff is one of the country’s most respected public relations and marketing professionals, specializing in branding, reputation management, media relations, speaker and media training, executive coaching and crisis planning and crisis communications. More on Jeff: - Worked with approximately 1,000 corporations and non-profit organizations - In the PR-agency business for 30+ years - Inducted into the prestigious Public Relations Society of America’s College of Fellows - Inducted into the PRSA-Detroit Hall of Fame - Accredited in Public Relations - Served on the Universal Accreditation Board Jeff is the author of "The Crisis Counselor: A Step-By-Step Guide to Managing a Business Crisis," named by "PR WEEK" magazine as one of the “10 best PR books ever written.”  The book is published in English, Chinese, Norwegian, Polish and Danish, and used in more than 100 colleges and universities worldwide. Caponigro was awarded PRSA’s highest national award, the Silver Anvil, for the public affairs program to encourage passage of safety-belt use laws in 48 states and increase national safety-belt use by 300 percent. That program was named by PR Week magazine as one of the “20 Greatest PR Campaigns Ever.” He also has received national recognition for his crisis-management work on the 1995 recall of seat belts, which, at the time, was the largest recall in the history of the automotive industry.  He established Caponigro Public Relations in 1995 and Caponigro Marketing Group in 2003. Jeff earned his B.A. degree from Central Michigan University, majoring in English and journalism, and participated in the month-long Wharton Business School Executive Development Program. He is a popular business speaker who has addressed groups in the United States, Europe and Asia, and is regularly quoted by the news media on topics such as branding, corporate reputation, strategic planning, communications and crisis management. He has appeared on more than 150 radio interview programs on various marketing and PR topics. [Watch the video version of this interview here.] Websites:  Jeff CaponigroMichael Angelo Caruso 

Detroit sports legend, Eddie Murray, talks with Michael Angelo Caruso about his days with the Detroit Lions and his current role as ambassador for Hope Network.  The Michigan-based charity helps thousands of people with everything from opioid abuse to brain trauma recovery.    Register to have lunch with Eddie on Dec. 4, 2019 at Trion Solutions in Troy, Michigan at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egk6c4rl07735d06&oseq=&c=&ch=   Murray grew up in Victoria, British Columbia. He didn't play football in high school, but Murray earned a football scholarship at Tulane University and became a four-year starter. As a senior, he had a perfect season making 35-for-35 field goals.  Drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1980 and had a tremendous rookie year. He played in all 16 games, made 35 of 36 extra point attempts and booted a league-best 27 field goals, a franchise record.  He also won the NFC scoring title (116 points). He was named to the Pro Bowl where he made 5 field goals and became the only rookie to receive the MVP award until that time.   In 1983, he made the longest field goal in Lions history (54 yards). In 1985, he set a franchise record with 12 straight field goals. The next year, he set the franchise single-season record with 684 points. In 1988, Murray he tied an NFL record for the highest field goal accuracy (95.24%), missing just one all season (20 of 21).   Murray led the team in scoring in each of his first 10 seasons until 1990. In 1992, he left as the franchise's All-time leading scorer, ranking seventeenth in NFL history and was the ninth Lion to have played in 12 seasons. Murray left the game as the 16th highest scorer in NFL history.   Murray currently resides in Michigan with his wife Cynthia and daughter Nicole. 

In the previous Talk to Me podcast (Episode 42), you'll discover why Mark Wahlberg is about to make Michael Angelo Caruso's high school history teacher very famous.   This is Episode 43, an interesting interview with nutrition coach, Rene Pothetes, on how you can ditch diets and find peace with food forever. [Watch the video version of this interview here.] Food is complicated, but not just because of complex ingredients and how they interact with your body. Figuring out food is also challenging because the act of eating is closely linked to habits, emotions and psychology. Highlights of this interview: 3:30    Everything in moderation? 5:00    Why food is so complicated (is comfort food good for you?) 6:00    The psychology of eating11:00  The Great Betrayal (why we eat food that is not good for us)15:00  Why diets are not helpful 22:00  So we poison ourselves...35:00  "Hidden" choices Author and speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso, interviews Rene for his "Talk to Me" podcast.  Get more info on Rene and her online coaching program at http://www.EatEvolveInspire.com and her Facebook group. She can help you lose weight, get your energy back and improve the quality of your life. Join Michael's "Present Like a Pro" Facebook group if you do presentations of any kind.

One of Michael's most interesting podcast episodes, yet!  [Watch the video version of this interview on Michael Angelo Caruso's YouTube channel. John Wukovits taught history when Michael attended Trenton High School back in the day. Now retired, John has become America's pre-eminent expert on the Pacific Theater aspects of World War II.  John's the author of twelve books. So far, his best-selling title is "One Square Mile of Hell," which came out in 2006. But book number six is about to get a big marketing boost because ""Hell From the Heavens" is being made into a movie starring, Mark Wahlberg and directed by Mel Gibson. Talking points in this video:  1:00  Michael and John reminisce  5:00  Transition for teaching to pre-eminent American history author 11:30  Book title rundown (John's favorite, why one was most popular) 16:00  Martin Scorsese quote 17:30  "Hell From the Heavens" to be movie starring Mark Wahlberg* 21:00  Meeting Mel Gibson in Malibu, CA, working w/ The Hollywood Gang 27:00  The brief recommendation that made the movie deal happen 28:15  John's writing routine (6 hours per day) 33:00  Comparisons to Dutch Leonard *The movie will have a different title Remember, Michael said it first: "John Wukovits is the Elmore Leonard of World War II history!" Find out more about John Wukovits's books at his website, Amazon or other bookstores. Learn more about Michael Angelo Caruso at his website and join his "Present Like a Pro" group on Facebook. Watch the video version of this interview on Michael's YouTube channel.  Subscribe to be notified of new interviews as they are posted. 

Episode 40 of the "Talk To Me" podcast is an interview with R.J. King, the author of Detroit: Engine of America.  Episode 41 is a chat with Skateboard King, Garold Vallie.  When Garold Vallie was born he only weighed four pounds.  Then things really got hard.    Born with his feet facing each other, Garold had to wear painful Gatlin splints on his legs for the first two years of his life--and then he became The Skateboard King. Garold's become a kind of elder statesman for what is now a $4.8 billion industry with 11.08 million active skateboarders in the world. Skateboarding is now an Olympic event! So, Garold "Life Maverick" Vallie now does public speaking. He's a role model for the young skateboarders, especially in his town of Wyandotte, Michigan, where he's helping build a skate park for the sport he loves so much. You have to admire his zest for life and "can do" spirit. Check out Garold's red hot podcast and website for more info.

Episode 39 of the "Talk to Me" podcast features blind motivational speaker, David DeNotaris. This is Episode 40, a conversation with Michigan resident, R.J. King, who has written a terrific new book about Detroit's amazing past.       [Subscribe to Michael's YouTube channel to watch this interview and others.]   Michael Angelo Caruso, interviews R.J. about the "Detroit: Engine of America" and asks the author if we can move forward by studying the past.   The book is a narrative that covers the early days of the city and the official first one hundred years. Interesting facts, include:   Detroit is one of the few U.S. cities that's older than the country The city's population was 100 in 1700 and 205,876 in 1890 The current Detroit Yacht Club is the largest such clubhouse in the U.S. James Bailey of the Barnum & Bailey circus is from Detroit Ulysses S. Grant lived in Detroit prior to becoming U.S. President In 1895, Detroit had 80 newspapers, 7 of which were dailies   "Detroit: Engine of America" contains stories about many fascinating historical figures, including:   Antoine Laumet de La Mothe Cadillac founded Fort Ponchatrain du Detroit in 1701 Cadillac had 13 children, only 3 of which were alive when he died Lewis Cass who served as a Detroit mayor and ran for U.S. President twice The "Boy Governor," Stevens T. Mason who was Gov at age 22 and dead at age 31   "Detroit: Engine of America" is published by Momentum Books.   R.J. King is the Editor of "DBusiness" magazine, the DBusiness Daily News and Detroit 500. He and his team have won 30+ Editorial Excellence Awards.   As a business writer for the "Detroit News", R.J. wrote over 4,000 articles, mostly covering business in Detroit.   Feel free to like/comment below, especially if you just learned something about Detroit. Subscribe to Michael's YouTube channel to watch Michael's interviews with interesting people.

Michael Angelo Caruso interviews David to learn more about his talks, his book and his lifestyle. Highlights include: - What you think about comes about - Focus on "thinkability" not "disability" - Be better, not bitter - Do, delegate or dump - Be curious, not furious David's clients include Montclair State University, Boston Market, NASA, Verizon Wireless and New York Life. His book, "Feeling Your Way Through Life," is about to be released as an e-book. He's been covered in USAToday, Scholastic Publications and the Washington Post. Learn more about David at his www.DavidDeNotaris.com. Michael offers communication strategies and tips in his Present Like a Pro FB group.

Andy Cave is a British mountaineer nominated for the Piolet d'Or award for his ascent of the North Face of Changabang in India. This is Episode 38 of Michael Angelo Caruso's "Talk to Me" podcast.  E37 is a masterclass in speaking titled, 5 Steps to Amazing Presentations. Author and speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso, interviews Andy for his "Talk to Me" Podcast and they discuss the parallels between climbing and business leadership. Talking points include: - The importance of "psychological safety"- The difference between humility and humiliation- The 1996 disaster on Mt. Everest- Why mountain climbing is like flying in an airplane Andy is the author of the books, "Learning to Breathe" and "The Thin White Line." He now delivers leadership training to top leaders in businesses all over the world. Michael and Andy met when they delivered keynote speeches at a leadership conference in Scarborough, England in the United Kingdom. More on Andy at www.AndyCave.co.uk More on Michael at www.MichaelAngeloCaruso.com  Check out Episode 39...

Veteran keynote speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso, conducts a unique masterclass on the art of presentation. Become an elite presenter following these five steps: 1) Make excellence your personal standard (no more "winging it") 2) Place a premium value on your time and expertise 3) Use Michael's secret weapon (the "Reverse Presentation") 4) Stop being chained to your slide deck 5) Get a coach This webinar was sponsored by the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce and the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce. Michael Angelo Caruso has spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. He is known as "the speaker's speaker" and has helped thousands of leaders and salespeople become better through is "Present Like a Pro" online course. More info about Michael's products and services at his website. Watch the video version of this session on Michael's YouTube channel.  Subscribe to be notified of new videos. 

Dan Musser is President of the largest summer hotel in the world. Grand Hotel is the crown jewel of Mackinac Island. A 397-room wooden building, the hotel is one of the most unique travel experiences you can ever have. There is no motor transportation on Mackinac Island, only horse drawn carriages and bicycles. The movie "Somewhere In Time," starring Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeve, was filmed at Grand Hotel in 1980. Hundreds of famous celebrities have stayed there. The following five U.S. Presidents have been guests at Grand Hotel: Bill Clinton, George Herbert Walker Bush, Gerald Ford, John F. Kennedy and Harry Truman). Jane Seymour still attends "Somewhere In Time" reunions on the island. This interview conducted as part of Michael Angelo Caruso's podcast series, covers a wide range of topics, including: - How Grand Hotel finds good help- The sweet spot between tradition and relevance- How product and service differentiation can really pay off- The value of "truth in advertising"More interesting facts about Grand Hotel: - During the 2017 season, Grand Hotel used 9,000 pounds of prime rib, 102,500 pounds of potatoes, 5,500 pounds of rack of lamb, 6,400 pounds of bacon, 42,500 pounds of strawberries and 6,000 pounds of pecans - The 5 millionth Grand Hotel guest checked in (and out) in 2006 - More than 150,000 guests stay overnight each season - At 660 feet, Grand Hotel’s Front Porch is the world’s largest - There are more than 500 horses on Mackinac Island - Grand Hotel’s kitchen staff of more than 100 prepares and serves as many as 4,000 meals per day - Grand Hotel uses 2,500 geraniums, its trademark flower, in all its flower beds combined - The hotel was built in only 90 days in 1986-87 - Mark Twain lectured in the Grand Hotel in 1895; admission was $1 ----- Watch the video version of this interview on Michael's YouTube channel. 

[Note:  Amy Satterfield owns Explore Yoga studio in Troy, Michigan and is one of the featured panelists at the "Mind, Body & Spirit" luncheon event in Troy, Michigan on January 30, 2019. The Mind, Body & Spirit event on January 30 is expected to sellout, so register today at https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1475/Eve... ] The mind-body connection is a key to having a good life. Watch as Amy and Michael discuss a wide-range of topics including: - The fact that your spine can move six ways - Why it's important to keep body fluids in motion - Use deep breathing to get more from life - The importance of looking behind you Show Notes 1. The condition of blood pooling in the body when you're alive is called "chronic venous insufficiency." If you're dead, it's called "lividity" or "livor mortis." 2. The acrobatic running or "Jason Bourne style movement is called Parkour and has its roots in military training. --- Episode 34 of Michael's podcast is on how he got to meet U.S. President George Herbert Walker Bush.  

I recorded this video to mark the passing of former President George Herbert Walker Bush. This is the story of how we met.   America's 41st Commander-in-Chief, died at age 94. He had a long productive life that included: - Graduating Yale in only two-and-a-half years- Being the youngest Naval pilot - Survived a plane crash and rescued by a submarine- 70+ years of service to his country- 73 years of marriage to Barbara Bush- 1st sitting Vice-President to be elected President since 1836- Only the 2nd President to have his son also become President- Head of the Republican National Committee- Head of the Central Intelligence Agency- Skydived at age 75, 80, 85 and 90- Raised $1 billion for charity after his time in the White House I had the great pleasure of meeting former President Bush when he and I spoke at an international telecommunications conference. President Bush delivered an amazing keynote speech to 2,000 people at the event where we met. I spoke to 20 in my breakout session. We took a photo together, which you can see on my blog. George Herbert Walker Bush was a true patriot and will be missed.

[Note: Dr. Carrie Nantais is one of the featured panelists at the "Mind, Body & Spirit" luncheon event in Troy, Michigan on January 30, 2019.  We're expecting this event to sellout, so register today. Listen as your host, Michael Angelo Caruso, interviews Dr. Nantais on a wide-range of topics, including religion vs. spirituality, finding good role models and the three things you need to be good at self-forgiveness. Show Notes: 1) The word "pew" comes from the Old French word "puye." 2) Michael referenced a quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald. The exact quotation is: "The test of a first rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function." The quotation was published in an article titled, "The Crack-Up", in Esquire Magazine in February, 1936). Subscribe to this podcast to be notified of new episodes as they are posted.  Episode 32 of "Talk to Me" is a fascinating discussion with psychologist, Dr. Kristen Hurrell on why almost everyone practices some form of self-sabotage.  

[Subscribe to this channel to be notified of new videos.] Note: Dr. Hurrell and Mr. Caruso will speak at Mind, Body, Spirit at the Bank of America Plaza in Troy, Michigan on January 30, 2019. The event is sponsored by Troy Rotary. More info on the Troy Rotary Facebook page or the Troy Rotary website. _____ Author and speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso, interviews psychologist, Dr. Kristen Hurrell, on a wide-range of topics, including: 3m Why humans self-sabotage6m How your friends work against you8m The long-term effects of #MeToo14m The challenges of addiction15m Why you can benefit from therapy20m Vulnerability, the gateway to other problems23m  Dr. Hurrell's view of the opioid situation28m "Therapy is not a pill."30m Ideas for self-care Also: Home remedies to feel better, including journaling, sleep, exercise, and good nutrition. At the end of the video, Dr. Hurrell offers her contact information to those looking for help. Video versions of these interviews are available on Michael's YouTube channel.  Subscribe to be notified of new videos.

Professional presenters are a special breed. Salespeople and top leaders are a fearless bunch. You have to be brave to stand up in front of group of people and speak to them with clarity and verve. Most of sellers are "pleasers" who love the spotlight. They're mostly egocentrics who are more than okay with attention. "In short, we presenters love ourselves," says veteran keynote speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso. "And we want you to love us." That's why salespeople work so hard to meet with you. They want to tell you about themselves, their products, their services. They want to give you a presentation and then hopefully, submit a proposal. "But ego centrism works against us," says Caruso. "The best presentation advice I've received is from the book, 'Let's Get Real or Let's Not Play' by Mahan Khalsa." This video covers two Khalsa-isms: 1) Don't present to people just because.... 2) Don't create/submit a proposal unless you know EXACTLY what the prospect wants. "When I incorporated these two concepts into how I handled presentations, my life improved immensely" says Caruso. "And now this is what I teach my Present Like a Pro students.'" More info on Michael's website and his Present Like a Pro FB group.

Brandon Voss is the son of Chris Voss, author of the terrific book, "Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It." In negotiation, there are three types of "yes": 1) Counterfeit (designed to make you go away)2) Confirmation (innocent, reflexive, black & white)3) Commitment (the real deal, leads to action) Is your email getting ignored? Put this in the subject line: "Have you given up on this project?" Other talking points include: - Never underestimate the other side's desire to correct you - The question that stops an aggressive negotiator in his tracks is "How am I supposed to do that?" - The importance of tactical empathy And know this: women are better negotiators than men. It turns out that most females truly understand empathy and that there's power in deference. Subscribe to Michael's YouTube channel (click the silver bell) to be notified of new videos.  https://www.youtube.com/michaelangelocaruso 

They make TV shows about Emily Holstine's job. She's a paramedic Alliance Mobile Health in southeastern Michigan.  Emily sees people at their best and people at their worst. Paramedics deal in a lot of different disciplines including medicine, law enforcement, sociology and psychology. Michael Angelo Caruso leads a fast-paced interview as Emily tells interesting stories from the road and even delivers a CPR lesson. Emily talks about a psychological phenomenon called the bystander effect AKA "the diffusion of responsibility" and how an individual is less likely to to something if there are other people around. Michael asks about ambulance response time and how something called "time dilation" confuses people during emergencies. Other highlights: Emily shares dramatic and funny stories from the road and Michael accidentally dials 911 TWICE. Oops!

Here's a compelling interview with entrepreneur, Shawn Blanchard from Detroit, Michigan. Born a "crack baby," Shawn has risen above his early situation to not just make something of himself, but to become a role model for his generation. Shawn will speak at a Detroit Athletic Club luncheon on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. The event is sponsored by the Detroit Rotary Club and the Troy Rotary Club. Register at https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1475/Event/shawn-blanchard-live-at-dac This interview, conducted by fellow author and speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso, covers a wide range of topics including: - Shawn's degrees in mathematics and economics - How he saw himself on TV wearing an orange prison one-piece - Young and old - Rich and poor - White and black Shawn runs a number of companies including an online academy for authors and speakers and a company that provides suits for business men. Both Shawn and Michael appeared from southeastern Michigan.

Photographer, Mark Einhaus, offers tips on how to create better images, especially the photos that you take of yourself. Tips include how to: - Use a primary light source to make your photos pop- Create interest using the "rule of thirds" - Make sure smiles don't work against the photo - Self edit - Tell stories with your photos Mark and Michael discuss various ways to create attention through your images. Mark says that one of his favorite photographers is Duane Michals. Learn more about Mark Einhaus and his services at MediaHero.com.   Learn more about Michael at MichaelAngeloCaruso.com

Almost everyone deserves to be happy and fulfilled. But it's not easy to get to that space.  In this interview, Dr. Alessandra Wall, discusses the reasons so many people feel unhappy and unfulfilled. She also talks about the sources of stress and anxiety and most importantly offers tips for improving your situation. Talking points include: - The cognitive behavior model - The ownership of choices - The negative impact of feeling helpless - The Imposter Complex - The value of speaking up - How happiness and fulfillment seem to be eluding two major demographics in our society (millennials and women) Dr. Wall teaches that you as an individual have the power to make choices that reduce anxiety and stress, which leads to focus, purpose and yes, happiness. She suggests practicing "the art of nothing," by just sitting on a patio or front porch and not doing anything. No deep breathing, no meditation, just sit there in silence for two minutes.

Want to get more from your YouTube channel? Join author and speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso and digital marketing expert, Rosh Sillars for a deep dive into YouTube. This video provides dozens of tips for being a "YouTuber." Note: Things change on YouTube all the time. Feel free to leave updates and helpful comments below. We're all in this together. Talking pointsfor this podcast episode include: - YouTube mentors we subscribe to - Why cards are important on YouTube - The secret formula for thumbnails - How to create a niche and playlists - How to re-purpose your vids on other platforms - A quick tour of YouTube analytics - Recommended tools such as TubeBuddy and VidIQ Remember to use your keywords in three places: 1. The video title (use about 50 of the 100 characters allowed) 2. The description (5,000 characters allowed) 3. The tags Rosh's YouTube channel is at https://www.youtube.com/user/Rosh1203   Find Michael on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/MichaelAngeloCaruso  

It's not easy to be funny when speaking or giving presentations. Author and speaker, Dave Sanderson interviewed me for his Daily Flash Briefing program on Amazon and asked me to share some tricks of the trade. Highlights of the interview include: Is being funny a natural gift or can it be learned? Why you should tell funny stories rather than funny jokes What makes something funny? Why "3" is a magic number in comedy Using silence to be funny How comedians rate laughs Learn more about Dave at http://www.DaveSandersonSpeaks.com. Receive Dave's free video for overcoming adversity by texting BRACE4IMPACT to 797979.   Learn more about my keynote offerings at http://www.MichaelAngeloCaruos.com.  Check out and subscribe to the Humor playlist on my YouTube Channel at https://www.YouTube.com/MichaelAngeloCaruso. 

This is a fun interview I did for Dave Sanderson's Daily Flash Briefing on Amazon.  We cover: The basic seven types of stories The three parts of a story A real-time demo of a strong, proven signature story Most good stories are short, true, interesting narratives that have a positive moral or takeaway.  Delivery is key when storytelling.  The story is important, but how you tell it is critical.   Michael tells one of his famous "Above the Clouds" signature story, which is also available in a live keynote version on Michael's YouTube channel.    Get more speaking and presentation tips at www.MichaelAngeloCaruso.com.    Receive Dave's free video for overcoming adversity by texting BRACE4IMPACT to 797979.  Learn more about Dave at www.DaveSandersonSpeaks.com.