PPP #34: Be provocative

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling Your story is the thing Minimise distractions when public speaking. It might be tempting to utilise video, images and sound within your presentation, but often they'll detract from your story. Keep them at...

PPP #33: The 5 minute challenge

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling Message matters Know what you want to say with your story. A clear message gives your story focus — it helps you decide what is essential and what isn't. But don't worry if...

PPP #32: Are you a dictator?

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling Make it simple but deep The best stories are structurally simple but emotionally complex. Don't be afraid to tell simple stories as long as you charge them with emotional depth. (Share this on...

PPP #31: How to tell if you’re a great leader

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling Hone your craft “Great stories happen to those that can tell them.“— Ira Glass (creator of This American Life) (Share this on Twitter) Leadership Influence your way to success The only accurate measure...

PPP #30: Fight! Fight! Fight!

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Earn your honesty Building a culture of transparency takes time. When a problem arises, don't lose your temper or point fingers. Analyse and find a solution. Do this every time bad news arrives,...

PPP #29: Cat Murder

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Stay grounded Self-awareness is key to great leadership. In every attribute that makes a good leader, there’s a seed of potential weakness: Charismatic yet deluded. Decisive yet dictatorial. Visionary yet impractical. Know your...

PPP #28: This is going to be uncomfortable

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Get out your comfort zone Being a leader can lead to uncomfortable situations — from failed product launches to poor team performance. So, get used to being uncomfortable. To practice: push yourself to...

PPP #27: Don't be perfect

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Strategy Don't be perfect. Consistency is the secret sauce to success. Don't be a perfectionist. Get out there and create. Your talent will naturally grow the longer you can be consistent. (Share this on...

PPP #26: Harsh truths

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Facilitation The secrets of a great facilitator. 1. Growing creativity 2. Encouraging diversity 3. Creating a sense of shared purpose 4. Helping people learn These are the marks of an amazing facilitator. If you're...

PPP #25: Why motivation sucks

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Business Stay humble. Genuinely successful people rarely feel the need to boast about their success. (Share this on Twitter) Leadership Exploration leads to success. Encourage your team to explore or work on...

PPP #24: How to learn literally anything

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Strategy Just Start. Stop trying to create the perfect product or service right away. No matter how much time and effort you put in, you're unlikely to create the best version of your product...

PPP #23: How to run a successful business

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling Storytelling in job interviews. Try to avoid waffling in job interviews. When telling a story, stick to the fundamental details that will get your point across — where it happened, who was involved,...