
Do Your Homework: The Preparation Habit That Makes You Memorable
You do not have to be a student to do your homework. A few minutes of preparation can help you ask better questions, build stronger relationships, and leave a lasting impression.
Marilyn Sherman is an accomplished speaker and author who offers you regular free content through designed to motivate and inspire.

You do not have to be a student to do your homework. A few minutes of preparation can help you ask better questions, build stronger relationships, and leave a lasting impression.

You do not need a title to be a leader. Marilyn Sherman explains how initiative, accountability, courage, service, and influence allow anyone to lead from any seat.

Healing does not always feel like progress. Marilyn Sherman shares how friendship, nature, and accepting support helped her move through grief and rediscover hope.

Discover why reading still matters for leadership, lifelong learning, and personal growth—whether you choose a book, Kindle, or audiobook.
Speaking to 800 professional speakers made me more nervous than expected. One simple mindset shift helped me stop trying to impress the room and start serving the person who needed my message.

Update your bucket list with meaningful experiences, adventure, nature, and personal growth. Stop postponing life and start collecting memories.

There is an old saying: When you’re green, you grow, and when you’re ripe, you rot.
I have been thinking about that a lot lately because I am preparing for a mainstage appearance at my professional speakers association’s annual convention. I will be appearing with three other speakers, and I want to make every minute I have on that stage count.

What would your obituary say about you today? Marilyn Sherman shares a powerful Alfred Nobel story and a Front-Row Challenge to help you rewrite your legacy.
What is one simple way to create deeper human connection?
One simple way to create deeper human connection is to be intentional about conversation. Instead of only talking to the people you already know, sit next to someone new, ask thoughtful questions, listen with curiosity, and create space for a meaningful exchange.