This post first appeared in SpinSucks, September 22, 2020
On Friday, Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away. I’m not Jewish, but I grew up Mormon and I’ve always felt the two religions were fairly close in their beliefs, particularly...
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You’ve worked hard at making your presentation convincing with key messages and pictures. Let’s be honest, however. Even the most interested audience will wander off mentally at least once during your presentation.
Many...
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Say no to a client?
Sometimes it’s just easier to give in and say “yes,” even when you believe you should be saying “no.” That’s certainly the case when your child is pestering you for another piece of candy in a quiet movie...
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Think about it. There are only three forms of communications: words, pictures and actions and how you combine them.
When you’re giving a presentation, or counseling an employee, the words you use are important. But...
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Shift Into High Gear
Labor Day is coming and it’s back to school for millions of school children … be it virtual, in-class or hybrid. But this national holiday also signals the unofficial end of summer, when companies...
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When coaching celebrities, it’s important to be respectful of their talent. Gushing over them or asking for their autograph is counterproductive.
If a celebrity spokesperson has been booked for your product launch...
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Being prepared to speak is about more than simply the words you’re going to say. You need to be mentally, physically and emotionally fit to make a positive first impression. There aren’t any do-overs in a presentation.
Develop...
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Man Bites Dog
While the number of print newspapers and magazines is shrinking, the trend is more than offset by the proliferation of online media outlets. Think Huffington Post, online editions of print publications, and...
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Have you ever been at an event and started to introduce your boss to a Very Important Person and then, out of the blue, you couldn’t remember the VIP’s name? You’re a rare and lucky person if that hasn’t happened to you.
What...
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