Video with Michael Port on transparency in media, business, and life and why he turns down most speaking requests

Michael Port video interview (while driving - yikes!) with Lissa Barnes about The Think Big Manifesto and The Revolution.

Here are the show notes:

00:00:00 - Leesa sings a popular song to set the mood
00:00:23 - Leesa introduces Michael Port, bestselling author and speaker
00:00:36 - Micheal starts explaining The Think Big Manifesto
00:01:44 - Michael explains why the role that small thinkers play in our economy is coming to an end
00:02:37 - Leesa tries to finish Michael’s thought about the media
00:02:52 - Michael regains his thoughts and explains how the FCC can help newsrooms become big thinkers
00:04:00 - Why money and information products can have a negative impact on your integrity
00:04:20 - Leesa almost makes Michael get into an accident with incorrect directions
00:04:31 - Michael talks about the comparisons between the distribution of news and the distribution of information online
00:06:00 - Why Michael turns down a lot of speaking gigs
00:07:48 - Michael’s final thoughts about The Think Big Manifesto

Watch the video with Michael Port at TwitrPwr.com.

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Comment by Anthony Taylor on July 29, 2009 at 2:44am: Hi Michael.
I think the big issue here is "cash for comment" This is a catch phrase used here in Australia that denoted the process of journalists taking money from large companies to put a positive spin on any negative media stories.
The Journalists have a large audience and prime time space - there was a small push to have these guys come clean and say that they are on the payrole of company x - declaring that the talk back section - online blog was really an advertoria for company xl.
Australian govrnment has now passed a law through parliment declaring that all party donations over $5000 have to be declared and made public. How many blogs or profiles do you see where people actually tell you who pays them for doing what?
My point is we have to have accountability from the top down as our business and political leaders play a large part in setting the tone and standard for every citizen of that society and eventually shape our world views. So much has been written about western media and advertising standards - policy - accountability, no need for me to go on. So here is my big one for the day...
My big thought on this is "clear thinking" - an individuals power to think critically and creatively about what info is fed to our hungry brains. We wouldn't drink dirty water - why read, watch, listen to information that numbs and misinforms. To train your brain - choose your exercise and nutrition well!

Comment by Paul Durban on March 30, 2009 at 3:43pm: Thank you for the video Michael. I've always felt that there is somewhat of a conflict of interest when selling products during a webinar. The dynamic changes from "I'm here for you" to "You're here for me".

Sure, there are many speakers that can smoothly and seamlessly blend their presentations and sales messages. But I can't ever remember a time when I attended a seminar when I thought to myself, "Boy, I sure hope they try to sell me something!"

Comment by Michael Port on March 29, 2009 at 2:19pm: Ah, will, thanks. You know you gave me a good laugh. You said Michael "is a real minch." It's actually "mench." But I appreciate the sentiment, nonetheless.

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Comment by Wil on March 29, 2009 at 1:43pm: MP,

thanks my friend. I'd like to tell everyone on the Think Big Revolution who do NOT personally know you, that this interview is really you!

I've sat down with my friend and mentor (MP) for coffee or an adult beverage (neither of which MP drinks). He is exactly what you see in the videos and hear on the calls. He is a real minch.

Why do I add this personal note. It is because MP helps us to think big and he really LIVES it. He is a regular guy who just happens to be popular.

I wish you all could personally get to know my friend, MP.

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