Tips for using delivery, appearance and storytelling to improve presentations When you step to the podium or stand in front of a group, your words matter, but the way you deliver them matters more. Let me walk you through three essential toolsets -- delivery, appearance and storytelling -- that will transform your message from “passing”... Continue Reading →
Only about 7% of meaning comes from words... Watching the U.S. Open this past weekend reminded me of two great tennis champions from the 1980s and 90s: Andre Agassi and Boris Becker. Becker was known for his booming 139-mph serve! Agassi was known as one of the best service returners in the game. At first,... Continue Reading →
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Who’s better at reformulating – Joe or Donald? When Joe Biden and Donald Trump square off on CNN tonight, millions of Americans will be watching to see who can tell their story the best, refute the rest, and look the most presidential while doing it. Considering the animosity between the two candidates and the propensity... Continue Reading →
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As I hear the refrain, “the most wonderful time of the year,” the song and season cheer my heart and turn my thoughts to others. For various reasons – religious, moral or traditional, I think people try to be a little kinder in December. They also volunteer more of their time and share more of... Continue Reading →
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