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On May 24, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable Held a conference call with Barbara Seymour Giordano. Barbara is a Story Doctor, Speechwriter and Presentation Coach who specializes in helping speakers tell memorable stories that audiences yearn to hear and share. Her specialty is guiding speakers — from the page to the stage — through […] On May 24, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable Held a conference call with Barbara Seymour Giordano. MORE
The post 3 Steps to Bust Through Shyness and Start a Conversation appeared first on Vocal Impact, Inc. I used to be shy. I was nervous about going out to meet-ups, parties or networking events because I would have to talk to people. MORE
On Thursday, August 30th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable hosted Jeff Davenport in a free conference call. MORE
On June 19, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable held a conference call with Bob Sands. Bob is a speaker and speechwriter who has helped people and businesses tailor and tell their stories for the last 25 years. He has also been a Pastor, Entrepreneur, Coach and Radio Broadcaster. Currently, he is focusing his time […] On June 19, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable held a conference call with Bob Sands. MORE
On Thursday September 1, members of the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable hosted a conference call with with renowned author, speechwriter and professor Bob Lehrman. Robert A. MORE
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It documents the conversational power of the pause. It can even function as a reset if the conversation is not moving in the desired direction. We talk our way to success. MORE
It was my 7th year working with fellow speaking professionals — and dear friends — Tony … Continue reading → The post A conversation with Conor Neill appeared first on Manner of Speaking. MORE
I first met Felicity in 2014 shortly after she moved from England to San Francisco. She’s a speechwriter who has worked in both the UK and USA and has expertise in B2B, finance, insurance and technology. MORE
The Churchill Club has asked Burns and Colony (who was a recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2006) to have a public conversation on the evening of Wednesday, June 29 in Palo Alto, CA. MORE
So do we confront people or do we have a conversation and try to learn more about where they're coming from? I received a private message yesterday from a Twitter connection, disagreeing with a point of view I had expressed in one of my "tweets." MORE
On Thursday, August 30th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable will host Jeff Davenport in a free conference call. MORE
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. Presented by Vital Speeches of the Day, the prestigious monthly collection of speeches, […] More than 2,000 years ago, Cicero called rhetoric a “great art.” MORE
Conversation is something we engage in everyday, often without thinking about the process itself. Yet, there are conversations that may create difficulty, apprehension, and an uncertainty about how to proceed. Here are a few such conversational situations: small talk, making introductions, giving and receiving compliments, giving and receiving advice, making excuses, and offering apologies. It’s also a conversation starter, “I like your watch; it looks very sophisticated.” MORE
What I remember most about being home from college for the holidays is deep, meaningful conversations with people. communication Speaking conversations public speaking tips vocal impact MORE
On Thursday May 18 members of the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable were in conversation with Tim Pollard, author of The Compelling Communicator: Mastering the Art and Science of Exceptional Presentation Design. MORE
A speech is not a solo act - a speech is a conversation. . Looking away, shaking one’s head, raising one’s brow, disinterest or a face anchored in stoicism are all forms of communication, and are all part of a conversation. Smiling, nodding, clapping, cheering and riveted attentiveness are also part of a conversation. Walking out of a conference room and doing nothing is also part of the conversation – usually the end of it. . MORE
What makes for a good conversation, or a meaningful meeting? Why are good conversations […] There are over 11 million corporate meetings every day in the United States, yet how often do we walk into a corporate meeting wondering why we are there? MORE
(Do not read this if you are completely prepared for every upcoming conversation that matters.) This often stems from the fact that all those little cupids and hearts put pressure on you to have an important conversation. MORE
On April 26, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable Held a conference call with Felicity Barber. Felicity is the Executive Speechwriter at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. She is a communications expert specializing in thought leadership, storytelling and speechwriting. MORE
Tools to analyze and ultimately improve conversation and communication generally have traditionally come in the form of suggestions or guidelines written in a textbook or a how-to-do-it trade book. Cogito Conversation conversation analysis Nonverbal CommunicationBut, recently, software programs such as Cogito have been developed. MORE
Election Season heads into the final stretch, the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable is pleased to announce a timely conversation with renowned author, speechwriter and pundit, Bob Lehrman. As the U.S. MORE
In person, on Facebook, and in the media the conversation is this: becoming an expat. And, as Gallup documents, the intense talk is not just by aging baby boomers who can't afford the standard of living in the U.S. Of the 16% of American adults contemplating leaving the U.S., 30% are under 30. Among the top locations being considered, indicates Gallup, is Canada. MORE
On Thursday May 24th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable will host Barbara Seymour Giordano in a free conference call. Barbara is a speechwriter with an edge. In fact, she has three distinct edges that set her apart from the run-of-the-mill wordsmiths who clients hire to craft their speech. She is a writer who is also […]. Speechwriting MORE
Her concern this week is about joining conversations already in progress, especially at an event where she will know very few people. Why does it seem rude to break into a conversation at a networking event, when we are clearly all there to meet people? MORE
On Thursday, July 19th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable will host Matt Kivel in a free conference call. Matt is the overall 2018 Cicero Speechwriting Award Winner for his speech The Power of a Story delivered by Gregory L. MORE
On Wednesday February 24, members of the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable hosted a conference call with Google speechwriter Matt Teper. Matt is the Head of Editorial at Google, where he is the leader and founder of the Google Ink team. The team is responsible for defining the voice of Google in major speeches, executive presentations, […] On Wednesday February 24, members of the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable hosted a conference call with Google speechwriter Matt Teper. MORE
There are times though in which you just have to take control of the conversation and the message. When this happens, having someone take control of the conversation or message can help get things back on track to where they should be. MORE
Now we can decide. We have the Mueller Report (along with redactions). It has become the loudest voice in the U.S, drowning out all the usual ranters on social media as well as in the blogosphere. Check Twitter, check advocacy blogs. MORE
On Tuesday, June 19th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable will host Bob Sands in a free conference call. Bob is an ordained minister and “preaching man” David Murray’s recent PSA White Paper titled A Provocation from the Pulpit: Dead Preachers Challenge Living Speechwriters states that the lessons in a 1971 book on writing sermons “helped […]. Speechwriting conference call MORE
But really there is little difference between scripting and recording a podcast than what goes into conversational speechwriting and delivery. The term is so cool: podcasts. For instance, sentences are short and informal. Actually, there are lots of fragments which aren't sentences. The focus is on the you - that is, the audience. And always kept in mind is that the listeners don't have the text in front of them. MORE
But sometimes it’s better to have a conversation, where other voices are considered [.] The post Meetings: When to Present and When to Converse appeared first on Duarte. Business Culture Presentations Tips conversation HBR meeting meetings Nancy Duarte present presentation slidedocs MORE
I’ve long been an admirer of communication strategist Shel Holtz. who is a regular speaker on topics surrounding the application of online technology to strategic organizational communication. He speaks regularly at IABC and Ragan Communication conferences. MORE
10.23.2009 Annoying Phrases Heres an interesting little graphic bit from USAToday--the most annoying phrases in conversation. Here are the five top (from a survey of 938 adults): "Whatever" 47% "You know" 25% "It is what it is" 11% "Anyway" 7% "At the end of the day" 2% It seems an interesting way to introduce verbal messages--their denotations and connotations, cliches, conversational fillers, and lots more. Categories: annoying phrases , Conversation 6comments: maestra said. MORE
Here is a six-part conversation by some of the World Champs of Public Speaking. Here is a six-part video – Conversation with the Champs. These are the guys that you get to hang out with if you attend the Toastmasters International Convention. MORE
The call covered a wide range of topics including: His hour-long conversation with Warren Beatty. On Thursday, July 19th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable hosted Matt Kivel in a free conference call. MORE
The focus of our conversation was Sanjay’s recommendations for building a freelance speechwriting business as well as his role as an author and publisher (something he has in common with other speechwriters such as Mike Long — playwright — and Justina Chen — young adult fiction author). On Thursday May 5, members of the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable hosted a conference call with freelance speechwriter, author and publisher Sanjay Nambiar. MORE
Here is an exercise for stimulating class discussion of empathy that I wrote for the conversation chapter in the next edition of Human Communication. Conversational Empathy. involves moving the conversation away from the person and the person’s feelings as in the intellectualizing of Orange 1 or the shifting of the topic away from the person speaking to a fictional example as did Orange 8. MORE
Then, as he always did and probably will continue to do, he changed the conversation. Expect crisis. It's woven into the new dynamic of volatile times + a gotcha media. Sure, it can be prevented. But, more likely, job number-one will be managing it. MORE
We all dread certain conversations -- the one with the boss about a raise, with a teenage child about, say, a problem in school, or with a partner about a festering disagreement over the in-laws. For most of us, though, the anticipation is bad enough, but the actual conversation is worse. MORE
On Thursday, December 13 the Silicon Valley Speeechwriters Roundtable hosted Ian Griffin in a free conference call. I’m usually the one doing the interviewing. However, Barbara Seymour Giordano suggested she turn the tables and interview me. Barbara had been my guest back in May. Barbara and I discussed my career as a freelance speechwriter, corporate […] On Thursday, December 13 the Silicon Valley Speeechwriters Roundtable hosted Ian Griffin in a free conference call. MORE
But, there’s little on conversational leadership. Who leads a simple social conversation? What makes a conversational leader? [By By “conversational leader” I simply mean someone who controls and literally leads the conversation in the direction he or she desires.] What does a conversational member do that results in attaining leadership? The conversational leader chooses the topics of the conversation. MORE
In this 11 minute video from a TEDX talk, radio show host, Celeste Hendlee offers ten powerful points to help you become more productive in conversations. The ten conversation tips summarized below for you Watch the video to appreciate the context. MORE
1.20.2010 Conversational Coolers and Warmers Here is a brief article I wrote that appears in the current issue of Etc: A Review of General Semantics , 66, no. What I tried to do was to identify the characteristics of effective and ineffective conversations through this "cooler" idea. Conversational Coolers and Warmers In the little-seen but critically-praised 2003 movie, The Cooler , Bernie Lootz (played by William H. Conversational warmers, on the other hand, are supportive. MORE
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It was my 7th year working with fellow speaking professionals — and dear friends — Tony … Continue reading → The post A conversation with Conor Neill appeared first on Manner of Speaking.
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Tools to analyze and ultimately improve conversation and communication generally have traditionally come in the form of suggestions or guidelines written in a textbook or a how-to-do-it trade book. Cogito Conversation conversation analysis Nonverbal CommunicationBut, recently, software programs such as Cogito have been developed.
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10.23.2009 Annoying Phrases Heres an interesting little graphic bit from USAToday--the most annoying phrases in conversation. Here are the five top (from a survey of 938 adults): "Whatever" 47% "You know" 25% "It is what it is" 11% "Anyway" 7% "At the end of the day" 2% It seems an interesting way to introduce verbal messages--their denotations and connotations, cliches, conversational fillers, and lots more. Categories: annoying phrases , Conversation 6comments: maestra said.
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APRIL 6, 2013
Here is an exercise for stimulating class discussion of empathy that I wrote for the conversation chapter in the next edition of Human Communication. Conversational Empathy. involves moving the conversation away from the person and the person’s feelings as in the intellectualizing of Orange 1 or the shifting of the topic away from the person speaking to a fictional example as did Orange 8.
Duarte Blog
AUGUST 5, 2019
But sometimes it’s better to have a conversation, where other voices are considered [.] The post Meetings: When to Present and When to Converse appeared first on Duarte. Business Culture Presentations Tips conversation HBR meeting meetings Nancy Duarte present presentation slidedocs
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DECEMBER 31, 2013
What I remember most about being home from college for the holidays is deep, meaningful conversations with people. communication Speaking conversations public speaking tips vocal impact
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JANUARY 27, 2015
What makes for a good conversation, or a meaningful meeting? Why are good conversations […] There are over 11 million corporate meetings every day in the United States, yet how often do we walk into a corporate meeting wondering why we are there?
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AUGUST 4, 2017
In this 11 minute video from a TEDX talk, radio show host, Celeste Hendlee offers ten powerful points to help you become more productive in conversations. The ten conversation tips summarized below for you Watch the video to appreciate the context.
Matt Eventoff
AUGUST 9, 2011
A speech is not a solo act - a speech is a conversation. . Looking away, shaking one’s head, raising one’s brow, disinterest or a face anchored in stoicism are all forms of communication, and are all part of a conversation. Smiling, nodding, clapping, cheering and riveted attentiveness are also part of a conversation. Walking out of a conference room and doing nothing is also part of the conversation – usually the end of it. .
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 3, 2018
On April 26, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable Held a conference call with Felicity Barber. Felicity is the Executive Speechwriter at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. She is a communications expert specializing in thought leadership, storytelling and speechwriting.
The Communication Blog
AUGUST 17, 2013
Conversation is something we engage in everyday, often without thinking about the process itself. Yet, there are conversations that may create difficulty, apprehension, and an uncertainty about how to proceed. Here are a few such conversational situations: small talk, making introductions, giving and receiving compliments, giving and receiving advice, making excuses, and offering apologies. It’s also a conversation starter, “I like your watch; it looks very sophisticated.”
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
Here is a six-part conversation by some of the World Champs of Public Speaking. Here is a six-part video – Conversation with the Champs. These are the guys that you get to hang out with if you attend the Toastmasters International Convention.
The Communication Blog
JANUARY 11, 2014
But, there’s little on conversational leadership. Who leads a simple social conversation? What makes a conversational leader? [By By “conversational leader” I simply mean someone who controls and literally leads the conversation in the direction he or she desires.] What does a conversational member do that results in attaining leadership? The conversational leader chooses the topics of the conversation.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
It documents the conversational power of the pause. It can even function as a reset if the conversation is not moving in the desired direction. We talk our way to success.
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JANUARY 30, 2012
We all dread certain conversations -- the one with the boss about a raise, with a teenage child about, say, a problem in school, or with a partner about a festering disagreement over the in-laws. For most of us, though, the anticipation is bad enough, but the actual conversation is worse.
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On Thursday, August 30th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable will host Jeff Davenport in a free conference call.
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APRIL 18, 2019
Now we can decide. We have the Mueller Report (along with redactions). It has become the loudest voice in the U.S, drowning out all the usual ranters on social media as well as in the blogosphere. Check Twitter, check advocacy blogs.
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(Do not read this if you are completely prepared for every upcoming conversation that matters.) This often stems from the fact that all those little cupids and hearts put pressure on you to have an important conversation.
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JUNE 8, 2016
Election Season heads into the final stretch, the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable is pleased to announce a timely conversation with renowned author, speechwriter and pundit, Bob Lehrman. As the U.S.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
I’ve long been an admirer of communication strategist Shel Holtz. who is a regular speaker on topics surrounding the application of online technology to strategic organizational communication. He speaks regularly at IABC and Ragan Communication conferences.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
APRIL 5, 2018
I first met Felicity in 2014 shortly after she moved from England to San Francisco. She’s a speechwriter who has worked in both the UK and USA and has expertise in B2B, finance, insurance and technology.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 5, 2016
The focus of our conversation was Sanjay’s recommendations for building a freelance speechwriting business as well as his role as an author and publisher (something he has in common with other speechwriters such as Mike Long — playwright — and Justina Chen — young adult fiction author). On Thursday May 5, members of the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable hosted a conference call with freelance speechwriter, author and publisher Sanjay Nambiar.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JULY 20, 2018
The call covered a wide range of topics including: His hour-long conversation with Warren Beatty. On Thursday, July 19th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable hosted Matt Kivel in a free conference call.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 20, 2017
On Thursday May 18 members of the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable were in conversation with Tim Pollard, author of The Compelling Communicator: Mastering the Art and Science of Exceptional Presentation Design.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
On Wednesday February 24, members of the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable hosted a conference call with Google speechwriter Matt Teper. Matt is the Head of Editorial at Google, where he is the leader and founder of the Google Ink team. The team is responsible for defining the voice of Google in major speeches, executive presentations, […] On Wednesday February 24, members of the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable hosted a conference call with Google speechwriter Matt Teper.
The Communication Blog
JANUARY 20, 2010
1.20.2010 Conversational Coolers and Warmers Here is a brief article I wrote that appears in the current issue of Etc: A Review of General Semantics , 66, no. What I tried to do was to identify the characteristics of effective and ineffective conversations through this "cooler" idea. Conversational Coolers and Warmers In the little-seen but critically-praised 2003 movie, The Cooler , Bernie Lootz (played by William H. Conversational warmers, on the other hand, are supportive.
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AUGUST 30, 2018
On Thursday, August 30th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable hosted Jeff Davenport in a free conference call.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JULY 3, 2018
On Thursday, July 19th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable will host Matt Kivel in a free conference call. Matt is the overall 2018 Cicero Speechwriting Award Winner for his speech The Power of a Story delivered by Gregory L.
K8sVoice
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
The post 3 Steps to Bust Through Shyness and Start a Conversation appeared first on Vocal Impact, Inc. I used to be shy. I was nervous about going out to meet-ups, parties or networking events because I would have to talk to people.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
DECEMBER 13, 2018
On Thursday, December 13 the Silicon Valley Speeechwriters Roundtable hosted Ian Griffin in a free conference call. I’m usually the one doing the interviewing. However, Barbara Seymour Giordano suggested she turn the tables and interview me. Barbara had been my guest back in May. Barbara and I discussed my career as a freelance speechwriter, corporate […] On Thursday, December 13 the Silicon Valley Speeechwriters Roundtable hosted Ian Griffin in a free conference call.
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There are times though in which you just have to take control of the conversation and the message. When this happens, having someone take control of the conversation or message can help get things back on track to where they should be.
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Her concern this week is about joining conversations already in progress, especially at an event where she will know very few people. Why does it seem rude to break into a conversation at a networking event, when we are clearly all there to meet people?
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JUNE 19, 2018
On June 19, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable held a conference call with Bob Sands. Bob is a speaker and speechwriter who has helped people and businesses tailor and tell their stories for the last 25 years. He has also been a Pastor, Entrepreneur, Coach and Radio Broadcaster. Currently, he is focusing his time […] On June 19, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable held a conference call with Bob Sands.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 1, 2018
On Tuesday, June 19th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable will host Bob Sands in a free conference call. Bob is an ordained minister and “preaching man” David Murray’s recent PSA White Paper titled A Provocation from the Pulpit: Dead Preachers Challenge Living Speechwriters states that the lessons in a 1971 book on writing sermons “helped […]. Speechwriting conference call
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
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. Presented by Vital Speeches of the Day, the prestigious monthly collection of speeches, […] More than 2,000 years ago, Cicero called rhetoric a “great art.”
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 6, 2019
In person, on Facebook, and in the media the conversation is this: becoming an expat. And, as Gallup documents, the intense talk is not just by aging baby boomers who can't afford the standard of living in the U.S. Of the 16% of American adults contemplating leaving the U.S., 30% are under 30. Among the top locations being considered, indicates Gallup, is Canada.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 12, 2016
Then, as he always did and probably will continue to do, he changed the conversation. Expect crisis. It's woven into the new dynamic of volatile times + a gotcha media. Sure, it can be prevented. But, more likely, job number-one will be managing it.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
But really there is little difference between scripting and recording a podcast than what goes into conversational speechwriting and delivery. The term is so cool: podcasts. For instance, sentences are short and informal. Actually, there are lots of fragments which aren't sentences. The focus is on the you - that is, the audience. And always kept in mind is that the listeners don't have the text in front of them.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 24, 2018
On May 24, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable Held a conference call with Barbara Seymour Giordano. Barbara is a Story Doctor, Speechwriter and Presentation Coach who specializes in helping speakers tell memorable stories that audiences yearn to hear and share. Her specialty is guiding speakers — from the page to the stage — through […] On May 24, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable Held a conference call with Barbara Seymour Giordano.
TJ Walker Interactive
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
Uncategorized conversational public speaking training speech
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 4, 2018
On Thursday May 24th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable will host Barbara Seymour Giordano in a free conference call. Barbara is a speechwriter with an edge. In fact, she has three distinct edges that set her apart from the run-of-the-mill wordsmiths who clients hire to craft their speech. She is a writer who is also […]. Speechwriting
DeFinis Communications
JUNE 22, 2011
The Churchill Club has asked Burns and Colony (who was a recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2006) to have a public conversation on the evening of Wednesday, June 29 in Palo Alto, CA.
Speak Schmeak
MARCH 28, 2009
So do we confront people or do we have a conversation and try to learn more about where they're coming from? I received a private message yesterday from a Twitter connection, disagreeing with a point of view I had expressed in one of my "tweets."
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