The Unintended Benefit of AI Hallucinations
Sometimes the best ideas come from mistakes. Case in point: I asked an AI tool to redesign the cover of my Personality Poker book. It got most of it right… except for one curious detail. Instead of “Personality Poker,” it said “Personality Joker.” I laughed, then froze. This “error” had just solved a problem […]
Help Wanted – Personality Poker Book Readers
In 2010, the Personality Poker book was published by Portfolio Penguin. But as I mentioned in my previous post, due to some design issues, we pulled the book from stores in 2014. For over ten years, that book remained unavailable to the public. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of its initial publication, I am pleased […]
From Bookstore Bust to Box Set Brilliance
In my last post, I shared the story behind the original Personality Poker book design. When it was first published in 2010, the concept was innovative: A hardcover book with a deck of cards glued to the back cover in a clear plastic case. It made a statement—and I loved it! It looked great in […]
Good Ideas Aren’t Always Good Ideas
There’s a big difference between good ideas in theory and good ideas in practice. On October 28, 2010, Personality Poker was published by Portfolio Penguin. To solve the challenge of pairing a book with a deck of cards, they created a hardcover with the cards glued to the top. Smart idea—until: The decks started falling […]
Launch of the Personality Poker Podcast
After a long hiatus, my podcast is back with a new name and renewed focus. Introducing the Personality Poker® podcast. To kick things off, I released the Introduction chapter from the audiobook. What makes it unique is that it was generated using my AI voice clone through ElevenLabs, and the results are surprisingly impressive. Sure, […]
Now Available! The “I’m Not Playing with a Full Deck” T-Shirts!
They are in! Our limited-run “I’m not playing with a full deck” t-shirts are here. For now, these are exclusively gifted to participants of my Personality Poker sessions and those enrolled in the Personality Poker Certification Program. Coming soon: mugs, hats, and even more fun swag! Stay tuned.
Personality Poker vs Other Personality Tests
People often ask me if Personality Poker® is just DiSC or Myers-Briggs with cards. The answer? A resounding NO. Personality Poker was designed specifically for innovation, not just as another personality test. And unlike traditional written assessments, it reveals so much more. Personality Poker is more than a game; it’s a breakthrough experience that exposes […]
Five Principles for Building a Successful Business (and a Lasting Impact)
Recently, during a webinar on speaking and thought leadership, a simple question came up: What does it take to create long-term success? Here are five principles that apply to any business, and how one example, Personality Poker®, puts them into action: 1. Focus beats frenzy. Many businesses fall into the trap of always chasing what’s […]
From Gong Show Dreams to Game-Changing Games: How a Childhood Fantasy Became My Life’s Work
I was never destined to be an engineer. Sure, I studied industrial engineering at Cornell, but my only A+ came in public speaking. (Yes, at Cornell, we actually had A+ as a grade.) That was the first academic clue that I wasn’t meant to be in a lab—I was meant to be on a stage. […]
The Power of Originality, Authenticity, and Physicality in a Digital World
I’ve been thinking about this: the more our world is shaped by AI and digital content, the more we may yearn for what’s real—original, authentic, and physical. I’ve observed this trend across different fields, from music to architecture and games, as people seek genuine connections to creators and their crafts. As a little kid, Herb […]