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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...
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If you want to be a better speaker, watch others in action. It’s a great way to reinforce the dos and don’ts of excellent communication. Sadly, there are more examples of what notto do and last week’s keynote address at a national conference was no...
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Stories click. We know intuitively that we recall people, problems, and outcomes best when wrapped in a story. When I work with clients, I help them craft presentations into “story chapters” to make it easier, more memorable and more fun for their audience. It...
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When I was growing up, there was a framed print in our living room depicting the face of John F. Kennedy with a billowing American flag backdrop. That image stayed on the wall year in and year out, while other items came and went. New couch? Same wall art. New...
