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And Then the Story Clicked

And Then the Story Clickedby: Jim Thompson

There’s a temptation to believe your message must come first. Explain the value, features, benefits. But the truth is simpler: If they don’t trust you, they won’t hear you.

And Then the Story Clicked

How to Avoid That Head Tilt Moment

How to Avoid That Head Tilt Momentby: Jim Thompson

I’ve tried it. It doesn’t work. Sounding smart doesn’t mean sounding complicated. If you want to sound smart … keep it simple.

How to Avoid That Head Tilt Moment

The Trust List: 13 Surprising Ways You Earn Trust

The Trust List: 13 Surprising Ways You Earn Trustby: Jim Thompson

There are a dozen simple actions you can take every day that build it. The problem is they require time, authenticity, and consistency.

The Trust List: 13 Surprising Ways You Earn Trust

Why Your Story Isn’t Landing (and How to Fix It)

Why Your Story Isn’t Landing (and How to Fix It)by: Jim Thompson

I've seen it too often. A CEO is thrilled with their story. It portrays them, their success, their product, their history, their brand. But [chirp, chirp🦗] crickets.

Why Your Story Isn’t Landing (and How to Fix It)