Breaking Corporate Video Barriers: Becoming a Suit with a Soul
When people hear titles like CEO or president, the words conjure up some “suit” sitting in a corner suite on the top floor of a skyscraper. Video is one of the best ways t[..]
Why Your Company Needs to Invest in Employee Communications
Jack Welch, former head of GE, suggests that CEOs should think of themselves more as CMOs: Chief Meaning Officers. Along with inspiring their people, Welch believes that keepi[..]
Why CEOs should steal techniques from actors
Amateurs borrow, experts steal. To get great results from your video performances, steal the techniques actors use to come alive on screen. Executives shouldn’t become actor[..]
CEO Magazine Profiles Author, Filmmaker and Authenticity Expert Vern Oakley
In “The Art of Business Storytelling,” Oakley reveals how CEOs can drive effective communication by sharing authenticity, candor and compassion on camera. I’ve always lo[..]
Executives Speaking on Camera, Beware of Media Training
I’ve met hundreds of CEOs and leaders in my career, and most of them are dynamic type-A people. They have no problem standing in front of a crowd and delivering a captivatin[..]
Dig Into the Heart of Your Business Story
Finding your sweet spot with an on-camera communications style is a big deal. But once you find your best format, it’s still important to make sure you’re personal and hon[..]
How Nervous CEOs Sell Charisma on Camera
Charisma is not some mysterious force that you’re either born with or not. Charisma is a skill you can learn without becoming an extrovert or changing your personality. Afte[..]
Taming Your Inner Critic: Improving Yourself On-Camera
The most effective leaders have the special skill of turning their mistakes into opportunities to improve. But for many leaders, appearing on camera is a new and daunting chal[..]
Authenticity Expert Vern Oakley Urges Corporate Leaders to ‘Get Real’ with Stakeholders
Author, Filmmaker & Creative Director of video production agency Tribe Pictures discusses video communication for business professionals in The CEO Magazine. CHATHAM, NEW [..]