The success of any speech or presentation depends on making a connection with the audience. Good speakers establish that connection from the very beginning and use many techniques to maintain it right through to the end. It is through that connection, made with our audiences, that we can achieve the outcomes we want. Be present. MORE >>

The headline and the article below are so bad that you might think it’s a spoof published by the satirical website, The Onion.   But, no such luck! Happily, we can learn from it. have changed details to protect the perpetrators. Previously, the bank’s operations were conducted on the building’s second floor. MORE >>

It’s happened to all of us. We register for the networking event so that we can meet new people and come back to the office with new leads. But what do we end up doing? Sticking around with the people we already know and with whom we’re comfortable. But there is a better way. Exactly! That’s how they feel when you do it, too. MORE >>

Was it a conference call? work presentation? Or did your first public speaking effort vault you before a big audience? I'm curious to hear where you took your first step in public speaking, about how you got started. It doesn't have to be a speech, but I'm thinking mostly about out-of-school experiences in the workplace or the community. MORE >>

Written by Ryan Connors. How many times have you heard it said that social media can help your company? All you have to do is learn a few simple tricks about tweeting and likes and soon enough you’ll be living large. Better yet, just pay Mr. or Ms. Confidence a small fortune to do it for you. See on socialmediatoday.com. MORE >>