Preventing Glossophobia With Better Conversation

March 10, 2011

Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking. Most think the fear of public speaking only refers to speeches and presentations; yet one of the most common fears among adults is engaging in meaningful conversation with strangers. I hear it all the time, “What do I say?” I shouldn’t be surprised anymore, yet I could be walking [...]

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Crisis Lessons Learned – An Update

February 14, 2011

Late Friday evening, or more precisely, early Saturday morning, all of my email communications stopped at 1:10 am. Blackberry alerted me that they could no longer send me emails, and when I tried logging on to Google I was informed my account no longer existed. Everything in my Google account – actually my entire Google account – was gone.

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Google Please Help

February 12, 2011

First things first: If you need to reach me by email, please use: robbie@vorhaus.com. Last night Google produced an error message that my Google account, including gmail, docs, reader, alerts, calendar, everything, was no longer recognized and I have access to nothing.  And, although I have slowly been migrating almost exclusively to Google, there is no [...]

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Crisis – 15 Essential Truths

February 6, 2011

Regardless of the crisis, follow your heart. You were born to fulfill your heart’s dreams, goals and desires and eventually a clear path will emerge to a joyful, peaceful, and harmonious life. Trust your divinity.

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Steve Jobs Steps Away From Apple – RV on CNBC

January 18, 2011

Robbie Vorhaus appears on CNBC’s Power Lunch, and discusses why he believes Apple is doing everything right with Steve Job’s recent health related departure, and why he respectfully disagrees with his co-guest. What do you think?

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The New Colossus

January 15, 2011

In light of the events in Tucson, war in Afghanistan, healthcare debate, economic uncertainty and political divide, we would be better served if we spend more time listening to the stories of those we don’t agree with, instead of looking for reasons to stop the debate. When we understand another’s point of view, symbols, metaphors, and intentions, we can often find a common ground on the path to a better future.

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Another Blow to BP – Robbie Vorhaus on CNBC

January 10, 2011

The Trans Alaska Pipeline shutdown could be yet another big blow to oil giant BP, reports CNBC’s Sharon Epperson.  CNBC contributor and crisis management expert Robbie Vorhaus shares his insight.

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Dell Says “No,” Apple Says “Yes.”

January 2, 2011

Getting your story to “yes,” from “no,” goes beyond public relations. It’s about following your heart and changing the world. Is your focus on just selling services and products, or do you stand for something? Tell us, get us to follow in your parade. Inspire us to say “yes.”

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Burn Your Regrets

December 29, 2010

Someone once said you’re not old until your regrets outnumber your dreams. So, what do you regret? Don’t tell anyone. Just burn them!

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Don’t Wear Underwear – Sleep Upside Down

December 16, 2010

Changing your perspective is essential for stimulating innovation and creativity, along with avoiding both personal and professional crisis.

Most crises are avoidable, or can be greatly diminished, if you allow yourself the vision and creativity to foresee the possibility of a potential disruptive event.

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