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When I’m not coaching professionals to deliver dynamic presentations, I teach leadership communication at the Wharton School of Business. Every semester, before the big speech assignment, someone will ask, “Can I hold my notes?” My answer is...
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“The opposite of talking isn’t listening. The opposite of talking is waiting.” – Fran Lebowitz Smart is great. Funny is better. Smart and funny….well, now I am hooked. There we are in conversation, someone is talking and we experience the rush...
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Recently I gave a presentation to a group of 40 people at a statewide conference. A few minutes before the official start time I noticed that all the seats were filled so I asked the audience if I could start early. All were in favor. Why did I want to start...
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The title of this wonderful movie is a double entendre addressing both the serious stutter of King George VI and the world-altering speech he must give declaring England’s war against Hitler. It is a rich film and a compelling story – witty, deep,...
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I was leafing through a book focusing on the link between deep breathing and overall health when I came upon a section featuring a Swami who had been practicing yoga and meditation for decades. He was offering advice on how to sit in meditation to become aware of...
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“He has the right to criticize who has the heart to help.” – Abraham Lincoln Our last post dealt with the most effective ways to give feedback. Now we want to share our tips for how to receive feedback in order to improve your skills as a public speaker. First,...
