The Un-Comfort Zone With Robert Wilson

Motivational speaker and marketing consultant

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. is an author, humorist, and innovation consultant. He works with companies that want to be more competitive and with people who want to think like innovators. Wilson is also the author of the humorous children’s book The Annoying Ghost Kid, which was self-published in 2011. For more information on Wilson, visit www.jumpstartyourmeeting.com.

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 12:02
Good Stuff Also Comes in Threes When humans love, they also tend to innovate and build
Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:11
A few years ago I was surfing the Internet on a Friday afternoon and discovered a contest asking amateurs to make TV commercials for a famous ketchup brand. The prize was several thousand dollars, and your commercial would actually run on…
Stop Bugging Me! Some of our best ideas come out of annoyance
Mon, 08/29/2011 - 12:03
The stench rising off the dead bodies was overpowering. It was so thick you could taste it. Sandy pulled a dust-mask respirator over his face, but the smell still penetrated. To speed up the decomposition process, he quickly shoveled manure over…
Empathy on Empty Respecting others is the first step in understanding and working with them
Wed, 07/13/2011 - 06:00
I saw six people huddled on the sidewalk in front of me; through their legs I saw what looked like a body on the ground. I rushed over to see what was going on. I saw a man with a bloody gash on his head; he appeared to be unconscious. I pushed…
The Magic of Commitment Is No Mystery Initiate the discovery process and see what happens
Wed, 06/15/2011 - 06:00
“Who wants to be chairperson of the fundraising committee?” asked the company president. The room became quiet, and as I glanced around the table, I saw a dozen perfect poker faces. No one wanted this responsibility. No one was going to commit. “…
Take the Plunge Don’t hesitate to embrace a commitment if your heart says it’s right
Mon, 05/16/2011 - 06:00
“I hate you! I’m going to kill you tonight after you fall asleep,” screamed 9-year-old Jerry to his foster mother. It was hard to believe such hateful words could come from this adorable child with big blue eyes and an impish face. Dee loves Jerry…
What’s the Worst That Can Happen? Fortune befriends the bold
Thu, 04/21/2011 - 06:00
“Who wants to give their oral report first?” asked Mrs. Davis, my sixth grade teacher. The dreaded day had finally arrived when each of us would have to stand in front of the room and speak to the class. The butterflies in my stomach were flapping…
Life Lessons from My Cat Roxie demonstrates the Platinum Rule
Mon, 02/21/2011 - 11:23
Once upon a time, I met a beautiful, charming, and witty woman and fell deeply in love. During the months we dated I was the consummate romantic. I brought her flowers, wrote heartfelt love letters, and on occasion even sang to her. At one point…
Keep Your Power From sticks and stones to power and peace
Wed, 01/19/2011 - 07:20
“Baby Bobby! Baby Bobby!” The words stung and Mike knew it—he could read it in my face. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me!” I yelled back. Mike just laughed; he knew I didn’t believe it. Bolstered by figuring…
What’s Keeping You Awake? Worrying doesn’t motivate you
Mon, 12/13/2010 - 04:30
The other day on the radio I heard these lyrics from the song, “If You Only Knew,” by Shinedown, “It’s 4:03 and I can’t sleep… I toss and turn like the sea.” I thought, “Yeah, why is it always 4 a.m. that I wake up when I’m worried about something…
Chill Out The payback is in enjoying the ride, not in achieving the goal.
Tue, 11/16/2010 - 04:30
The boys slumped against the wall of the dugout; you could read the despair on their faces. “What’s the point?” mumbled the right fielder. “We’re just going to lose again.” The team was on an eight-game losing streak, with a record of three wins…