I need your help! PodCast Award Nominations

News

How to Win an Apple iTouch and other great prizes! [Update: I fixed the podcastawards link...fat fingers! Sorry!] As you may know, just this past week the computer gremlins accidentally sent out an email from me (it was a repeat message for many of you!). I was so worried that you would be upset with [...]

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How to Get Rid of Ums and Ahs!

Interpersonal

Disfluencies, in general, weaken messages. They’re distracting for your listeners and they make you sound bad.

In the first 30 seconds I counted four “likes” and three “rights” and two “ums”. Worse, I’m certain that Tom had no idea that his speech was infected with these verbal viruses.

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How To Teach Better

Public Speaking

This is a lecture given by Patrick Winston of MIT.  It’s a bit dated, but I think he makes some good basic points about teaching.  Enjoy. Introduction (2:45, 6.5 MB) How to Start (2:15, 5.8 MB) The Big Four (6:30, 17.1 MB) Time & Place (3:01, 8.7 MB) The Blackboard (3:19, 9.8 MB) Overheads (4:03, [...]

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How to Introduce Yourself

Interpersonal

People quickly form strong opinions based on first impressions and that is why a well-crafted, strong, self-introduction is a critical part of making a good first impression. First impressions are very difficult change, so it is best when introducing yourself to be confident, strong, and self-aware [...]

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How To Write A LinkedIn Recommendation

Social Media

Last year Chris Brogan talked about the elements of a good LinkedIn recommendation. [...]

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How to Twitter?

Social Media

Want to know how Guy Kawasaki Tweets? http://bit.ly/MKxyB As usual he has a unique point of view. I definitely agree with his repeat tweet strategy.

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Free TeleSeminar – Building Brand on a Budget

News

I will be interviewed as part of a free teleseminar, “Build a Money Making Brand on a Budget”.

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What I learned from the Story Slam

Public Speaking

This past weekend I went to my first story slam. I was laughing the entire night. What great fun.  But I also learned quite a good deal about effective story telling. While I was listening to the stories, I kept thinking about what Ira Glass says are the three most important elements of story telling.  [...]

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Top 10 Communication Skills?

Mgt/Leadership

Recently I read an article on BNET by Steve Tobak that talked about how to be a good manager.  Steve mentions the importance of being adept at five things: finance, selling, presenting, negotiating, and business communications. I thought his grouping was odd.  Why did he separate business communications as a separate category? To me, business [...]

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How To Build a Powerful Online Presence

News

Do you want to advance your career? Register for “How to Build a Powerful Online Presence”

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