Do You Do This?

Last week I suggested we take a lesson from Bill Gates – slow down and think, or consider before we act. This advice reminds me of two phone calls I’ve had with service providers– one recently and one several years ago. After both calls I found myself wishing the person lived closer to me so [...]

Wing It or Write It?

In my classes, at least one participant will approach me during the first break to tell me he or she just can’t write a presentation; rather they wing it, or they speak off the cuff. Some go so far as to say they are always successful with this. But in my classes, no one gets [...]

Think About It

Before you begin to write your presentation, take time to think about it. Jot down ideas and consider how you might present them in ways the audience can grasp their meaning. What experiences have you had that will add to the excitement or deepen the meaning of your information. If your purpose is to persuade, [...]

Breathe!

This morning, as I was perusing the internet for tidbits of important information I cannot live without, I found 25 health tips offered up by Dr. Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon, author and familiar face on TV. In the midst of reminders to go green (tea), eat breakfast, sleep and choose colorful veggies, I found reason [...]

The First Conversation

David said “I dropped six months (easy) off my learning curve when I came to . . . ! My boss knew exactly how to put me on the fast track for a leadership position.”

Wow! Who wouldn’t want to jump on the fast track to leadership?

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