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 [...]
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 [...]
This week on the Public Speaker I talk about tips for improving your conference calls. You can listen to this fun, free, episode here or if you prefer you can read a quick summary below. After the summary I cover a few controversial points…to mute or not to mute, then to chat or not to [...]
How to Run an Effective and Productive Meeting This week on the Public Speaker I talk about how to plan and deliver effective and productive business meetings. Here’s a quick summary, but you can listen to the episode here. (It’s less than 10 minutes.) Know and state the purpose of your meeting. Meetings are good [...]
This week on the Public Speaker I talk about how to plan and deliver effective and productive business meetings. Here’s a quick summary of the episode, but you can listen to the episode here. (It’s less than 10 minutes time.) Know and state the purpose of your meeting. Meetings are good for coming to resolution. [...]