Why Was Joan of Arc So Effective?

France was in a dire state at the start of 1429. The English controlled almost all the territory north of…

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If/When-Then Plans: Your Key to Conquering Hesitation

The “Godfather of Influence” and “Godzilla of Persuasion” has been a tried and true source on influencing others for close…

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Mind Control: Review

Finished files are the result of years of scientific studies combined with years of experience. How many “Fs” did you…

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How Nathan Handwerker Made the Hot Dog Famous

Nathan Handwerker had spunk, but not much else. Having arrived to the United States from one of the poorest parts…

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High Concept, or How to Make Sure Your Idea Doesn’t Suck

Most communication rests on storytelling. Even a mundane task, like explaining that there’s a traffic delay, or telling your audience…

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The Art of Public Speaking: Review

Who doesn’t want to be a more captivating public speaker? No one will turn down such an offer. Yet, it’s…

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Frieza vs. Cell: Who is the Better Villain?

The Tyrant of Universe 7 stands in one corner. A genetically modified organism stands in the other, the terror of…

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Was Theodore Roosevelt’s 1912 Bull Moose Campaign a Mistake?

Power is as much about timing as it is personality and messaging. The life of Theodore Roosevelt is a great…

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Chinese Brainwashing Tactics of the Korean War

North Korea’s gamble had backfired. MacArthur’s had succeeded. The landings at Inchon took the North Koreans completely by surprise. Seoul…

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Relena Peacecraft: Paragon of Power

In a world of moral corruption, war, and authoritarianism, she was to serve as an angel of deliverance. Relena Peacecraft…

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