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Meetings are simply unavoidable in the corporate and business world. Whether in-office or by conference call, meetings are an inevitable part of the weekly grind for entry-level staff members, management and high-end executives alike.
As leadership becomes more a matter of persuading than directing, leaders are turning to storytelling. Personal stories, success stories, cautionary tales—properly told, they all pack the emotional punch you need to get others to pay attention and buy...
Those of us in learning and development hardly ever use the term “lecture.” It’s a pariah, equated with boredom, dull delivery and death by PowerPoint.
Do you dislike or fear having to make a presentation? You are not alone. Many business people find that making a presentation is an uncomfortable and unnatural experience – one they try to avoid or, when forced to present, merely survive.
Most sales executives are proponents of needs-based consultative selling and believe that effective sales calls revolve around customer-centric dialogue rather than traditional sales pitches.
Often, people mistake value proposition for an elevator speech, as in, “My name is Joe and Acme Corporation always provide you with the right contractor for the job because we meet them first. We provide great service and a great price because we want...
I remember being invited to present an end-of-the-year campaign for Autism Speaks on behalf of its Dallas chapter in late 2009. The goal was to train current staff and volunteers on how to effectively increase volunteer hours and donations.
Want to know a secret? One of the critical skills needed for gaining recognition in your chosen field is the ability to communicate clearly.
I routinely challenge my clients and students to be more compelling and connected. By following a few simple best practices, you, too, can ensure that your audiences leave your presentations empowered and educated.