Lou Gerstner, the Hard-Nosed Outsider Who Taught IBM’s “Elephant” to Dance Again, Died Saturday, December 27, at 83

December 29, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

When Lou Gerstner arrived in April 1993, IBM was bleeding cash and confidence. Competitors chipped away at IBM’s legacy strongholds. Analysts openly questioned whether “Big Blue” should be broken up. Internal divisions were siloed and slow.

Mastering Persuasion: A Practical Framework for Content Creators and Presenters

November 13, 2025.Reading time 12 minutes.

You’ve been persuading folks your entire life… probably without even knowing it. That excited text message you sent. The video you posted. The presentation you delivered last quarter. Persuasion is not as a trick—it’s a skill. Learn more.

Persuasion that Works: Hit the Heart – Then Hit Replay

May 9, 2025.Reading time 5 minutes.

Don’t check your heart at the door. Ever thought about why some messages really GRAB ATTENTION while others seem to disappear?

College Public Speaking Classes Offered in January

December 17, 2024.Reading time 16 minutes.

Public Speaking is a skill that many avoid because they fear it worse than death and taxes. It doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how.

College Speech Communication Class Offered in Lake Placid

September 17, 2024.Reading time 2 minutes.

“Public Speaking is a skill that many avoid because they fear it worse than death and taxes,” said R. Michael Brown, Adjunct Faculty at South Florida State College and the teacher of the Lake Placid class. “It doesn’t have to be that way. I’m sensitive to each student’s individual situation and I show you how to overcome your fear in a stress-free environment.”