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Curt Steinhorst
Curt Steinhorst loves attention. More specifically, he loves understanding attention. How it works. Why it matters. How to get it. As someone who personally deals with ADD, he overcame the unique distractions that today’s technology creates to start a Communications Consultancy, The Promentum Group, and Speakers Bureau, Promentum Speakers, both of which he runs today. Curt’s expertise and communication style has led to more than 75 speaking engagements in the last year to organizations such as GM, Raytheon, Naval Academy, Cadillac, and World Presidents’ Organization.
Opinion Editorials
How distraction nearly destroyed my successful business
(EDITORIAL) Communication is my passion, my life's work, but it was a distraction that was suddenly killing my thriving business. Here's how I overcame.
Opinion Editorials
Why you should stop watching TED Talks
(Editorial) TED Talks are amazing. Wonderful. Inspiring. But you should reconsider how much time you spend on them and how you let them impact your life.
Business News
How to avoid letting bad customer service wreck your day
(Business News) Bad customer service can do more than upset you, it can totally destroy your day or week as you deal with it.
Business News
In this free information age, how can you get paid to be a speaker?
(Business News) Being a speaker on any topic can be tough in an age where all information is free - but is it really? Perhaps now with information overload, the timing is perfect.
Business News
The most powerful ways to defy digital distraction and infobesity
(Business News) Distraction levels are at an all-time high as our culture becomes increasingly obsessed with multi-tasking, but it's counter-productive. Here's how to focus once and for all.
Business Marketing
What gift giving strategies actually get modern clients’ attention?
(Business Marketing) Gift giving is an age-old marketing tactic that most consumers see through, so how do you capture attention and earn referrals in the modern era?
Social Media
The science behind why people are mean online – is society doomed?
(Social Media News) People are mean online, but it isn't just trolls, it's everyone, because our brains are hardwired to be that way. Is there hope for society?
Business News
The rare business case for prayer or meditation at work
We're never supposed to talk about religion at work, but privately reflecting can be a tremendous asset to your professional life and success - let's examine the business case for this argument.