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The State Of The Union Address Is The Ultimate Master Class In Public Speaking

After listening to President Obama’s State of the Union (SOTU), I am once again reminded of how powerful delivery skills can be. Read More

The 7 Greatest Communication Successes Of 2011

Welcome to Part 2 of my annual list of who’s been naughty and who’s been nice as a speaker or communicator. This week, the winners. Read More

The 7 Worst Communications Failures Of 2011

Welcome to my annual list of who’s been naughty and who’s been nice as a speaker or communicator. This week comprises my list of 2011’s losers. (Winners will be announced next week.) Read More

Why Newt Gingrich And Elizabeth Warren Are So Damned Persuasive

Left for dead only two months ago, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is now a front-runner for the GOP nomination. Read More

Cain, Perry, Paterno, And Broken Promises

One of the biggest issues for any public figure or brand is the faith with which they keep their core promise to their stakeholders. When they mess up, and they always do eventually, there is a momentary opportunity to avoid further disaster. Read More

How Nonverbal Communication Gives Our Words Meaning

Let’s talk technique. Nonverbal technique, to be precise. Read More

Preparation Is The Magic Bullet To Public Speaking Success

My last post was about the inevitable stage fright that arises during presenting and public speaking. I mentioned that managing it takes some work, so listen up: Preparation is where most people go wrong. Read More

Stage Fright Is Nothing To Be Afraid Of

When new clients call me, it’s often because they want help with the nervousness and anxiety they feel when presenting or speaking in front of a group. Read More

Conflict For Its Own Sake Is Not An Option, But It Can Also Create Positive Change

There are a plethora of opinions about what leadership entails. One sub-theme that has emerged–and is of particular interest to me–is the theme of conflict. Read More

Make Your Public Speaking Pass The “Waiting In Line” Test

On the heels of last week’s post regarding Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s average speaking skills, I realized there is a specific goal I’m always striving for and that I drive my presentation-skills clients toward. It’s simple, clear, and unmistakable: Are they waiting in line to meet you? Read More

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