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cities during the hothothot summer of 2018. It was a summer much like this one that riots broke out in urban areas like Detroit and Newark. That was 1967. And it's a surprise that wide-scale violence hasn't overtaken U.S. Instead there are micro incidents of road rage, an uptick in domestic disputes, and a fall-off of attention by some at work. The Washington Post refers to current heat conditions as "red hot planet." MORE
Are those female law firm partners, ranging from Kerrie Campbell to Dawn Knepper, courageous for suing BigLaw for alleged gender discrimination? Or, are they simply piggybacking on third-wave feminism which, in turn, has become a platform for #MeToo? Or, horrors, are they reckless? In these unusual times it's a struggle to get our heads around what is "courage." " On Twitter, public affairs thought leader Richard Levick praised an instance of courage. MORE
Annually, Mary Meeker from Kleiner Perkins presents a trends slide show about the internet. This year's had few oh-I-didn't-realize that. The closest to a gee-whiz was the stat that U.S. adults spend 5.9 hours daily online. That's up from 5.6 hours the year before. Of those, 3.3 hours are spent on mobile. Another development which some of us hadn't been tracking is the transformation of tech companies. They are beginning to compete with one another. MORE
According to Bloomberg , the global wealthy lost $511 billion in 2018, so far. Bad news isn't letting up for our portfolios. The Dow is expected to continue its downward trajectory when the U.S. market opens the day after Christmas. Axios notes that the Japanese market took a "dive" today, as did other Asian markets. Specifically, the Nikkei 225 dropped 5% to 19,155.14. Is there a silver lining in the global market activity? That depends on your point of view. MORE
It never occurred to me to watch the 2018 Grammys. A lot of other people agreed with me. The market rating - at 12.7/21 - was an all-time low. And down about 20% since 2017. Here are more details from the media. Likely I will not take in all the other BigCelebrity televised awards programs which go on for hours and hours. I have gone into total burnout on the rituals of The Red Carpet. Yes, celebrity sightings are fun. Yes, it's interesting to observe the fashion. MORE
These days, an increasing number of presentations are delivered, not from a stage, but in front of a computer screen. The audience is live but dispersed across offices and cities or even countries and time zones. Presentations via videoconference on … Continue reading → Video public speaking Skype video conference video presentations Zoom MORE
While AI and automation have been slowly penetrating the recruitment industry during the past decade, they’re set to break through in 2018. Here are the 3 best recruiting automation tools for 2018. I recently spoke to a recruiter who had set up a candidate sourcing automation platform that blew my mind and showed me the power of marketing automation in 2018. The post Guest Blog: The 3 Best Recruiting Automation Tools For 2018 appeared first on Ideal. MORE
In the TED Talk below, social scientist Dolly Chugh speaks about an interesting idea: how we can become better people if we just stop trying to be good. I don’t intend to analyze her talk; rather, in this post, I’d like … Continue reading → Delivery TED Arthur Ashe Dolly Chugh notes public speaking TED Talk MORE
So, before everyone headed out on holiday vacations, we asked a few Duartians to tell us what they saw in the presentation industry during 2017, so that we all could better understand what 2018 holds. From an inclusion of more personal stories, to leveraging art installations, to utilizing VR and AR to create more immersive experiences, 2018 is sure to be a year filled with compelling and persuasive presentations…. Confucius once said: study the past if you would define the future. MORE
Graduation used to be a joyful rite of passage. Now, it represents being pushed from the academic womb into an uncertain world. So, graduates need to be thought of kindly. Those in the giving mood can bestow these gifts: Copy of "What Color Is Your Parachute? " That career guide hammers that the critical lifetime skill has become the ability to search for and land work. And that will be done on a regular basis. MORE
Even in 2018, industry-blackballing exists. It was an eye-bug. The legal media reported that partner Connie Bertram had settled her gender discrimination lawsuit against employer Proskauer Rose and remained working as a partner there. In fact, she continued to maintain her leadership status in the firm's labor and employment department. My my, times had changed in the closed system of BigLaw. Traditionally, no one would even dream of suing their employer. MORE
When it comes to giving fashion advice, I am on thin ice. When it comes to giving fashion advice to women, I have fallen through the ice and am flailing about waiting to be rescued. But on one point, I … Continue reading → Logistics Christine Bleakley Christine Lagarde lavalier lectern Marissa Mayer Microphone presentations public speaking Sheryl Sandberg MORE
Today, 4 April 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. He was assassinated on 4 April 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 39 years old. On 3 April 1968, the day before his assassination, … Continue reading → History of Public Speaking I have been to the mountaintop Martin Luther King public speaking MORE
A few weeks ago, we announced our 2018 Best Speaker Website contest and asked you to share your nominees of speaker sites you think ROCK! The post 2018 Best Speaker Website Contest Finalist – Time To Vote! A big thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a candidate. We received many great submissions and it was a real challenge to narrow them down to […]. appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
Click here to enter the 2018 Cicero Speechwriting Awards today. More than 2,000 years ago, Cicero called rhetoric a “great art.” Since then, staggering advances in mass communication haven’t diminished the transformative power of a great speech. And the Cicero Speechwriting Awards recognize the speechwriters and the speakers who make it great. MORE
Study hard for the bar exams, JD Class of 2018. According to the Department of Labor, the sector added 4,800 jobs in June 2018. The employment situation is improving in legal services. Here are more details from Scott Flaherty at Law.com. This is at a time of the Milbank Bump. A number of large law firms have increased their entry-level associate salary to $190k. These developments deans of law schools should exploit. MORE
The buzz at the New York Post is that Anna Wintour will exit Conde Nast in fall 2018. That will be after the publication of the September edition of Vogue. Because it is heavy with advertising, therefore generating nice revenues, it will provide Wintour with one more success story. The rumors of her departure are no surprise. As artistic director of Conde Nast she oversees what had come of age as a print empire. The world is now digital. MORE
On 7 February 2018, Barlow passed away. John Perry Barlow was an American poet, essayist, political activist and cattle rancher. He was also a lyricist for the Grateful Dead. As the tributes an obituaries poured in, Barlow’s 25 Principles of Adult … Continue reading → Leadership Motivation 25 Principles of Adult Behavior Grateful Dead John Perry Barlow public speaking MORE
Job-hunting, hammers "What Color Is Your Parachute - 2018," is the survival skill you have to have down cold. Work, not cryptocurrency (and maybe not even #MeToo), is THE story of 2018. No surprise, "What Color Is Your Parachute" ranks 582 on Amazon. That's even though that career guide has been around since the 1970s. MORE
We are one week into 2018 as I write this post. Happy New Year! Are you off to a good start? How about those resolutions? Get more exercise; eat better; learn a new language; find a new job. Have you made … Continue reading → Motivation cross-training Presentation public speaking MORE
Can those living in 2018, a time of rage, buy into a narrative of such tolerance by a man about his wife's tale of conception without human intervention? An iconic part of the Christmas story is the altruism of Joseph. According to the standard saga, Virgin Mary told him that she was pregnant. Since they had not had sexual relations, he knew he was not the father. He also accepted that Mary had not had sex with anyone else. Sweet. MORE
So, before everyone headed out on holiday vacations, we asked a few Duartians to tell us what they saw in the presentation industry during 2017, so that we all could better understand what 2018 holds. The post 8 Presentation Industry Trends To Watch In 2018 appeared first on Duarte. Delivery Design Presentations Storytelling Strategy Tips 2018 predictions Presentation Industry presentations tipsConfucius once said: study the past if you would define the future. MORE
Rather then making a resolution, I like to choose a word for the year. Typing is not my strong suit right now, so here’s a video to explain: Nervousness MORE
First, let’s talk about what doesn’t happen. The audience does not think that you’ve forgotten something. The audience does not hear your heart beating. The audience does not think that you are stupid. The audience does not think that you … Continue reading → Delivery Uncategorized pause pausing presentations public speaking MORE
And, that means members of the Class of 2018 can try out their dreams in Manhattan at a time when the median rents are the lowest in about 7 years. It's a renters' market in New York City. Douglas Elliman Real Estate found that rents have fallen more than 3%. Landlords are throwing in incentives, ranging from gift cards to a month's free rent. Here are more details from BusinessInsider. Any size business can promote itself like a big business. MORE
Study hard for the bar exams, JD Class of 2018. According to the Department of Labor, the sector added 4,800 jobs in June 2018. The employment situation is improving in legal services. Here are more details from Scott Flaherty at Law.com. This is at a time of the Milbank Bump. A number of large law firms have increased their entry-level associate salary to $190k. These developments deans of law schools should exploit. MORE
“Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.” ” — Charles de Gaulle. Quotes for Public Speakers Charles de Gaulle pauses public speaking Public Speaking Quotations quotes silence MORE
Clearly, in a glutted world of talented folks with degrees, Goldilocks is the patron saint of the Class of 2018. Many of the members of the Class of 2018 will have to ignore the experts, the department of career counseling at their institution of higher learning, and their own socialization about following the rules. Goldilocks didn't care what others thought - even if the "they" were supposedly powerful (.e.g. bears). She totally focused on her goal. MORE
Toastmasters International announced today that world-renowned world-renowned author and entrepreneur Keith Ferrazzi is the recipient of the organization’s 2018 Golden Gavel award. The award, presented annually to an individual who exemplifies excellence in the fields of communication and leadership, will be presented to Ferrazzi during the Toastmasters International Convention, Friday August 24, 2018, in Chicago. […]. MORE
In May 2018, I visited Athen, Greece to speak at a conference. While there, I had the opportunity to visit the Acropolis and see the Parthenon. With the Parthenon as an amazing backdrop, I made a short video on Aristotle’s … Continue reading → Uncategorized Acropolis Aristotle Lyceum Parthenon public speaking rhetoric MORE
Andrew Solomon is an American writer who focuses on politics, psychology and culture. He has written for The New York Times and The New Yorker among others. His book The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression won the 2001 National Book … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Andrew Solomon public speaking quotations Rhetorical Devices speech analysis TED Talk MORE
A month of terrific football (soccer) came to an end yesterday in Moscow with the World Cup Final. France lived up to expectations and claimed the title of World Champion by defeating Croatia 4 – 2 in an entertaining game. Félicitations … Continue reading → Motivation Croatia Football France public speaking World Cup MORE
No surprise, Bloomberg reports that supermarket chains Winn-Dixie and Tops likely will file for bankruptcy. The concept of the supermarket was made operational in 1916. Charles Saunders launched Piggly Wiggly. By the 1920s, the A&P was also standard. At the time a disruptive force, the supermarket brought convenience. It allowed consumers to serve themselves. No longer did they have to point to items behind the counter and wait for the clerks to retrieve them. MORE
This post is the second in a series about finding ways to stretch yourself when it comes to public speaking. The goal is to encourage people to explore different ways of developing their speaking skills and thus to become better … Continue reading → Humour Motivation Jerry Seinfeld Mel Kelly Presentation public speaking Stand-up comedy Steve Martin MORE
On 25 May 2018, … Continue reading → Uncategorized data protection GDPR Manner of SpeakingIf you’re wondering why you have recently received a raft of emails from different companies, organizations and sites about data protection, there is a reason: a new European law on data protection. What is the GDPR? MORE
The 2018 Golden Globe Awards were handed out last night (7 January 2018). There were several highlights and many winners, but the overwhelming consensus is that Oprah Winfrey stole the show. Winfrey, a talk show host, actress and philanthropist was … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Anaphora Epizeuxis Golden Globes Oprah Winfrey Polysyndeton public speaking Recy Taylor Rosa Parks speech analysis tricolon MORE
I am one of the co-founders of Presentation Guru, a digital magazine for public speaking professionals. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation Guru with the Manner of Speaking community. ——— Today, there are hundreds of books about … Continue reading → Book Review Presentation Guru books Presentation public speaking MORE
Don’t take my word for it. Just ask … Aristotle Frédéric Chopin Chip and Dan Heath Steve Jobs Bruce Lee Charles Mingus Pablo Picasso Dieter Rams Ken Segall Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Robin Sharma Simplicity isn’t simple. It takes thought and … Continue reading → Uncategorized Aristotle Bruce Lee Frédéric Chopin Pablo Picasso presentations public speaking simplicity Steve Jobs MORE
If you use slides in your presentations, whether PowerPoint, Keynote or some other software, you must become comfortable using a remote to advance those slides. The alternatives are not great: 1. Standing by the computer the entire presentation and advancing … Continue reading → MORE
I have written before about Rhetoric – The Public Speaking Game™, the board game and app that Florian Mueck and I co-created. You can read recent posts here and here. Recently, I was interviewed about the game on Dukascopy Swiss Financial … Continue reading → Nerves Dukascopy Florian Mueck gamification public speaking Rhetoric - The Public Speaking Game MORE
I’m delighted that transcripts of the 25 best speeches selected by Vital Speeches of the Day are now available. In addition to the overall winner there are awards for a wide range of categories; from industry verticals such as Energy and Transportation; to motivational speeches, controversial speeches, commencement addresses, eulogies and more. It’s interesting to […]. Speechwriting MORE
I hadn’t planned on watching the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but during a break from work, I decided to skim the news. And there it was: a link to the live stream of the event. “I’ll just … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Anaphora Epistrophe Harry and Meghan Meghan Markle Michael Curry Prince Harry public speaking MORE
If you are invited to speak at a conference or other event, you will likely receive a name tag when you register. It will usually be in a plastic envelope that you attach to your clothing with a pin, or … Continue reading → Delivery lanyard name tag Presentation public speaking MORE
——— As 2018 draws to a close, many … Continue reading → Motivation Presentation Guru TED Presentation public speaking Resolutions storytellingI am one of the co-founders of Presentation Guru, a digital magazine for public speaking professionals. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation Guru with the Manner of Speaking community. MORE
2018 Related Topics Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
APRIL 19, 2018
I’m delighted that transcripts of the 25 best speeches selected by Vital Speeches of the Day are now available. In addition to the overall winner there are awards for a wide range of categories; from industry verticals such as Energy and Transportation; to motivational speeches, controversial speeches, commencement addresses, eulogies and more. It’s interesting to […]. Speechwriting
Manner of Speaking
JULY 16, 2018
A month of terrific football (soccer) came to an end yesterday in Moscow with the World Cup Final. France lived up to expectations and claimed the title of World Champion by defeating Croatia 4 – 2 in an entertaining game. Félicitations … Continue reading → Motivation Croatia Football France public speaking World Cup
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Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Click here to enter the 2018 Cicero Speechwriting Awards today. More than 2,000 years ago, Cicero called rhetoric a “great art.” Since then, staggering advances in mass communication haven’t diminished the transformative power of a great speech. And the Cicero Speechwriting Awards recognize the speechwriters and the speakers who make it great.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 7, 2018
Toastmasters International announced today that world-renowned world-renowned author and entrepreneur Keith Ferrazzi is the recipient of the organization’s 2018 Golden Gavel award. The award, presented annually to an individual who exemplifies excellence in the fields of communication and leadership, will be presented to Ferrazzi during the Toastmasters International Convention, Friday August 24, 2018, in Chicago. […].
Duarte Blog
JANUARY 18, 2018
So, before everyone headed out on holiday vacations, we asked a few Duartians to tell us what they saw in the presentation industry during 2017, so that we all could better understand what 2018 holds. From an inclusion of more personal stories, to leveraging art installations, to utilizing VR and AR to create more immersive experiences, 2018 is sure to be a year filled with compelling and persuasive presentations…. Confucius once said: study the past if you would define the future.
Duarte Blog
JANUARY 18, 2018
So, before everyone headed out on holiday vacations, we asked a few Duartians to tell us what they saw in the presentation industry during 2017, so that we all could better understand what 2018 holds. The post 8 Presentation Industry Trends To Watch In 2018 appeared first on Duarte. Delivery Design Presentations Storytelling Strategy Tips 2018 predictions Presentation Industry presentations tipsConfucius once said: study the past if you would define the future.
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 8, 2018
The 2018 Golden Globe Awards were handed out last night (7 January 2018). There were several highlights and many winners, but the overwhelming consensus is that Oprah Winfrey stole the show. Winfrey, a talk show host, actress and philanthropist was … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Anaphora Epizeuxis Golden Globes Oprah Winfrey Polysyndeton public speaking Recy Taylor Rosa Parks speech analysis tricolon
Manner of Speaking
APRIL 4, 2018
Today, 4 April 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. He was assassinated on 4 April 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 39 years old. On 3 April 1968, the day before his assassination, … Continue reading → History of Public Speaking I have been to the mountaintop Martin Luther King public speaking
Manner of Speaking
FEBRUARY 25, 2018
On 7 February 2018, Barlow passed away. John Perry Barlow was an American poet, essayist, political activist and cattle rancher. He was also a lyricist for the Grateful Dead. As the tributes an obituaries poured in, Barlow’s 25 Principles of Adult … Continue reading → Leadership Motivation 25 Principles of Adult Behavior Grateful Dead John Perry Barlow public speaking
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 9, 2018
Graduation used to be a joyful rite of passage. Now, it represents being pushed from the academic womb into an uncertain world. So, graduates need to be thought of kindly. Those in the giving mood can bestow these gifts: Copy of "What Color Is Your Parachute? " That career guide hammers that the critical lifetime skill has become the ability to search for and land work. And that will be done on a regular basis.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 12, 2018
Clearly, in a glutted world of talented folks with degrees, Goldilocks is the patron saint of the Class of 2018. Many of the members of the Class of 2018 will have to ignore the experts, the department of career counseling at their institution of higher learning, and their own socialization about following the rules. Goldilocks didn't care what others thought - even if the "they" were supposedly powerful (.e.g. bears). She totally focused on her goal.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 25, 2018
According to Bloomberg , the global wealthy lost $511 billion in 2018, so far. Bad news isn't letting up for our portfolios. The Dow is expected to continue its downward trajectory when the U.S. market opens the day after Christmas. Axios notes that the Japanese market took a "dive" today, as did other Asian markets. Specifically, the Nikkei 225 dropped 5% to 19,155.14. Is there a silver lining in the global market activity? That depends on your point of view.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 7, 2018
Job-hunting, hammers "What Color Is Your Parachute - 2018," is the survival skill you have to have down cold. Work, not cryptocurrency (and maybe not even #MeToo), is THE story of 2018. No surprise, "What Color Is Your Parachute" ranks 582 on Amazon. That's even though that career guide has been around since the 1970s.
Speaking about Presenting
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Rather then making a resolution, I like to choose a word for the year. Typing is not my strong suit right now, so here’s a video to explain: Nervousness
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 7, 2018
We are one week into 2018 as I write this post. Happy New Year! Are you off to a good start? How about those resolutions? Get more exercise; eat better; learn a new language; find a new job. Have you made … Continue reading → Motivation cross-training Presentation public speaking
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 31, 2018
Annually, Mary Meeker from Kleiner Perkins presents a trends slide show about the internet. This year's had few oh-I-didn't-realize that. The closest to a gee-whiz was the stat that U.S. adults spend 5.9 hours daily online. That's up from 5.6 hours the year before. Of those, 3.3 hours are spent on mobile. Another development which some of us hadn't been tracking is the transformation of tech companies. They are beginning to compete with one another.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
No surprise, Bloomberg reports that supermarket chains Winn-Dixie and Tops likely will file for bankruptcy. The concept of the supermarket was made operational in 1916. Charles Saunders launched Piggly Wiggly. By the 1920s, the A&P was also standard. At the time a disruptive force, the supermarket brought convenience. It allowed consumers to serve themselves. No longer did they have to point to items behind the counter and wait for the clerks to retrieve them.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Can those living in 2018, a time of rage, buy into a narrative of such tolerance by a man about his wife's tale of conception without human intervention? An iconic part of the Christmas story is the altruism of Joseph. According to the standard saga, Virgin Mary told him that she was pregnant. Since they had not had sexual relations, he knew he was not the father. He also accepted that Mary had not had sex with anyone else. Sweet.
Speaker Launcher
DECEMBER 4, 2018
A few weeks ago, we announced our 2018 Best Speaker Website contest and asked you to share your nominees of speaker sites you think ROCK! The post 2018 Best Speaker Website Contest Finalist – Time To Vote! A big thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a candidate. We received many great submissions and it was a real challenge to narrow them down to […]. appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 2, 2018
cities during the hothothot summer of 2018. It was a summer much like this one that riots broke out in urban areas like Detroit and Newark. That was 1967. And it's a surprise that wide-scale violence hasn't overtaken U.S. Instead there are micro incidents of road rage, an uptick in domestic disputes, and a fall-off of attention by some at work. The Washington Post refers to current heat conditions as "red hot planet."
Manner of Speaking
JULY 24, 2018
In May 2018, I visited Athen, Greece to speak at a conference. While there, I had the opportunity to visit the Acropolis and see the Parthenon. With the Parthenon as an amazing backdrop, I made a short video on Aristotle’s … Continue reading → Uncategorized Acropolis Aristotle Lyceum Parthenon public speaking rhetoric
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Are those female law firm partners, ranging from Kerrie Campbell to Dawn Knepper, courageous for suing BigLaw for alleged gender discrimination? Or, are they simply piggybacking on third-wave feminism which, in turn, has become a platform for #MeToo? Or, horrors, are they reckless? In these unusual times it's a struggle to get our heads around what is "courage." " On Twitter, public affairs thought leader Richard Levick praised an instance of courage.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 29, 2018
It never occurred to me to watch the 2018 Grammys. A lot of other people agreed with me. The market rating - at 12.7/21 - was an all-time low. And down about 20% since 2017. Here are more details from the media. Likely I will not take in all the other BigCelebrity televised awards programs which go on for hours and hours. I have gone into total burnout on the rituals of The Red Carpet. Yes, celebrity sightings are fun. Yes, it's interesting to observe the fashion.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 12, 2018
And, that means members of the Class of 2018 can try out their dreams in Manhattan at a time when the median rents are the lowest in about 7 years. It's a renters' market in New York City. Douglas Elliman Real Estate found that rents have fallen more than 3%. Landlords are throwing in incentives, ranging from gift cards to a month's free rent. Here are more details from BusinessInsider. Any size business can promote itself like a big business.
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
When it comes to giving fashion advice, I am on thin ice. When it comes to giving fashion advice to women, I have fallen through the ice and am flailing about waiting to be rescued. But on one point, I … Continue reading → Logistics Christine Bleakley Christine Lagarde lavalier lectern Marissa Mayer Microphone presentations public speaking Sheryl Sandberg
Manner of Speaking
MAY 19, 2018
On 25 May 2018, … Continue reading → Uncategorized data protection GDPR Manner of SpeakingIf you’re wondering why you have recently received a raft of emails from different companies, organizations and sites about data protection, there is a reason: a new European law on data protection. What is the GDPR?
Ideal
JANUARY 4, 2018
While AI and automation have been slowly penetrating the recruitment industry during the past decade, they’re set to break through in 2018. Here are the 3 best recruiting automation tools for 2018. I recently spoke to a recruiter who had set up a candidate sourcing automation platform that blew my mind and showed me the power of marketing automation in 2018. The post Guest Blog: The 3 Best Recruiting Automation Tools For 2018 appeared first on Ideal.
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
I am one of the co-founders of Presentation Guru, a digital magazine for public speaking professionals. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation Guru with the Manner of Speaking community. ——— Today, there are hundreds of books about … Continue reading → Book Review Presentation Guru books Presentation public speaking
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 6, 2018
Study hard for the bar exams, JD Class of 2018. According to the Department of Labor, the sector added 4,800 jobs in June 2018. The employment situation is improving in legal services. Here are more details from Scott Flaherty at Law.com. This is at a time of the Milbank Bump. A number of large law firms have increased their entry-level associate salary to $190k. These developments deans of law schools should exploit.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 6, 2018
Study hard for the bar exams, JD Class of 2018. According to the Department of Labor, the sector added 4,800 jobs in June 2018. The employment situation is improving in legal services. Here are more details from Scott Flaherty at Law.com. This is at a time of the Milbank Bump. A number of large law firms have increased their entry-level associate salary to $190k. These developments deans of law schools should exploit.
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 22, 2018
These days, an increasing number of presentations are delivered, not from a stage, but in front of a computer screen. The audience is live but dispersed across offices and cities or even countries and time zones. Presentations via videoconference on … Continue reading → Video public speaking Skype video conference video presentations Zoom
Manner of Speaking
MARCH 11, 2018
Don’t take my word for it. Just ask … Aristotle Frédéric Chopin Chip and Dan Heath Steve Jobs Bruce Lee Charles Mingus Pablo Picasso Dieter Rams Ken Segall Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Robin Sharma Simplicity isn’t simple. It takes thought and … Continue reading → Uncategorized Aristotle Bruce Lee Frédéric Chopin Pablo Picasso presentations public speaking simplicity Steve Jobs
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
If you use slides in your presentations, whether PowerPoint, Keynote or some other software, you must become comfortable using a remote to advance those slides. The alternatives are not great: 1. Standing by the computer the entire presentation and advancing … Continue reading →
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 28, 2018
First, let’s talk about what doesn’t happen. The audience does not think that you’ve forgotten something. The audience does not hear your heart beating. The audience does not think that you are stupid. The audience does not think that you … Continue reading → Delivery Uncategorized pause pausing presentations public speaking
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
“Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.” ” — Charles de Gaulle. Quotes for Public Speakers Charles de Gaulle pauses public speaking Public Speaking Quotations quotes silence
Manner of Speaking
MARCH 20, 2018
I have written before about Rhetoric – The Public Speaking Game™, the board game and app that Florian Mueck and I co-created. You can read recent posts here and here. Recently, I was interviewed about the game on Dukascopy Swiss Financial … Continue reading → Nerves Dukascopy Florian Mueck gamification public speaking Rhetoric - The Public Speaking Game
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 29, 2018
Even in 2018, industry-blackballing exists. It was an eye-bug. The legal media reported that partner Connie Bertram had settled her gender discrimination lawsuit against employer Proskauer Rose and remained working as a partner there. In fact, she continued to maintain her leadership status in the firm's labor and employment department. My my, times had changed in the closed system of BigLaw. Traditionally, no one would even dream of suing their employer.
Manner of Speaking
MAY 20, 2018
I hadn’t planned on watching the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but during a break from work, I decided to skim the news. And there it was: a link to the live stream of the event. “I’ll just … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Anaphora Epistrophe Harry and Meghan Meghan Markle Michael Curry Prince Harry public speaking
Manner of Speaking
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Andrew Solomon is an American writer who focuses on politics, psychology and culture. He has written for The New York Times and The New Yorker among others. His book The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression won the 2001 National Book … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Andrew Solomon public speaking quotations Rhetorical Devices speech analysis TED Talk
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 2, 2018
The buzz at the New York Post is that Anna Wintour will exit Conde Nast in fall 2018. That will be after the publication of the September edition of Vogue. Because it is heavy with advertising, therefore generating nice revenues, it will provide Wintour with one more success story. The rumors of her departure are no surprise. As artistic director of Conde Nast she oversees what had come of age as a print empire. The world is now digital.
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 25, 2018
This post is the second in a series about finding ways to stretch yourself when it comes to public speaking. The goal is to encourage people to explore different ways of developing their speaking skills and thus to become better … Continue reading → Humour Motivation Jerry Seinfeld Mel Kelly Presentation public speaking Stand-up comedy Steve Martin
Manner of Speaking
DECEMBER 18, 2018
In the TED Talk below, social scientist Dolly Chugh speaks about an interesting idea: how we can become better people if we just stop trying to be good. I don’t intend to analyze her talk; rather, in this post, I’d like … Continue reading → Delivery TED Arthur Ashe Dolly Chugh notes public speaking TED Talk
Manner of Speaking
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
If you are invited to speak at a conference or other event, you will likely receive a name tag when you register. It will usually be in a plastic envelope that you attach to your clothing with a pin, or … Continue reading → Delivery lanyard name tag Presentation public speaking
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