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My love affair with E.B White began early. My first literary tears were shed reading Charlotte’s Web and I subsequently delighted in reading it aloud to my children. I have experienced profound connection reading White’s essays and books. When I read The Elements of...
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Last weekend I hosted a portion of an evening’s gala fundraiser for a wonderful local arts organization. It was festive, artistic and fun. There were about 175 attendees gathered as I took the stage. Side Note: I no longer deny my own pre-presentation nerves. What has...
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“If I’m not having fun, or learning anything, then I’d better be sleeping.” – Dr. Paul Dobransky One of my “go to” experts for great ideas and inspiration is Harvard professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter. She’s known for having tangible advice and practical ideas on...
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During a leadership communication workshop last week, I asked the participants to think of a time when they were effective and powerful – when they felt the most energized and proud of an outcome that they themselves had a hand in orchestrating. I then asked them to...
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In the last month I have witnessed presenters who have done the following: Chewed gum during their entire presentation. Put a finger in their mouth to dig out whatever piece of food was stuck in their teeth (while taking questions). Leaned on the lectern to the point...
