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Even with great content you can destroy your message simply by the way you present it as Mark Robinson shows us in his 2016 TEDx talk: How to Present to Keep Your Audience’s Attention. MORE
Maybe there were no bombshells in last evening's ABC news, narrated by David Muir. Or it could be that this savvy anchor got it that the term "bombshell" is on the way to becoming as much a cliché as the phrase "perfect storm." MORE
When business returns to usual hiring and making assignments will not even be on the radar screen, not for a while. For hungry communicators, going to the jobs section of Mediabistro.com had been the sweet spot in our day, at least since GDP starting growing again at 2%. MORE
The ethos is family values, so the pull force is to stay with family, not relocate where there is more opportunity - or even better weather. If so many folks are heading out, maybe, you start thinking, you better join them. Hey, get estimates for hiring a moving company. MORE
"Lordy," that folksy term, has gained traction. It was used by former FBI director James Comey in his testimony before the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee. The specific reference was to the speculation that U.S. president Donald Trump taped conversations in the White House. MORE
They started out as reluctant or over-enthusiastic speakers, had trouble getting a word out or even more difficulty reining themselves in--or remembering what they really wanted to say. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. President Bill Clinton. MORE
Even the most experienced presenters can learn new techniques that improve their skills. Even the greatest speakers, the most powerful orators, the most skilled motivators need to maintain their edge and keep their focus sharp. In the world of presenting: even coaches need a coach. MORE
Even in consulting, though, face time still counts. Face time always mattered a lot. In a digital era, that hasn't changed, at least not very much. On Abovethelaw.com , lawyer-journalist Kathryn Rubino focuses on the specific situation of a a young lawyer at a law firm. She is also a mom. MORE
A subscriber reminded me about the Selection pane and I realized that I don’t have a tip on it. The Selection pane is so useful, especially for complex and animated slides, that I decided to immediately write a tip on it. The selection pane was introduced in PowerPoint 2007. MORE
And even though you have only minutes or sometimes seconds to prepare, make sure you hit your talking points. We all know that when it comes to public speaking, “practice makes perfect.” MORE
Let’s face it, running a small business requires you to do things you wouldn’t normally do, like public speaking. From presenting in front of investors and lenders to speaking at conferences, public speaking is inevitable for business success. But, up to 75% of people are scared of public speaking.… MORE
Tonight, the staging of ABC News with David Muir outdid itself. Usually, the theatrics, pulled together by Muir's dramatic presentation of news segments, are addictive. No surprise ABC News is #1 in that category. MORE
And even though you have only minutes or sometimes seconds to prepare, make sure you hit your talking points. We all know that when it comes to public speaking, “practice makes perfect.” MORE
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I am a vocal practitioner. I have observed and worked with voices for years and have developed theories about the way the voice works and how it affects listeners. One of my conclusions is that I like expressive voices, and so do you. But don’t take my word for it. In a guest post on [.]. Speaking vocal delivery vocal image Expression public speaking tips vocal impact MORE
That's even if we have to pony up a premium price. Both the branding and the taste make the old-line beverage not satisfying, not even at the first drop. It's a fun ritual. We ordinary folks will go on a pilgrimage to find just the right coffee. MORE
The post Doing the Right Thing Even When No One is Looking appeared first on Jane Atkinson. It’s easy to do the right thing when everyone is watching. But it’s just as important to do the right thing when no one is watching. You have a decision to make. A lead comes in for a speaking engagement and it sounds like they found you organically via Google. But your spidey senses say that […]. MORE
"Citing crushing student debt, punishing hours and 'toxic' work environments, more than half - 58 percent - of beginning Florida lawyers believe their careers are becoming less desirable, according to the latest Young Lawyers Division study." MORE
Hmmmmm. I would look up from my cushion three times a week at the Buddhist meditation center in New Haven, Connecticut. What the hell are they doing here? That's what I wondered. MORE
Of course, if they give us even a minute, send a follow-up thank you note. Way back in the mid 1970s, the breakthrough job-search guide came out. It was "What Color Is Your Parachute?" " Its advice was shocking - and effective. MORE
It's always surprising to realize that even veteran performers get nervous. Even performers who love working a crowd and who love the spotlight still have their anxieties. In an interview on Conan O'Brien, where Chris Farley has taken the stage in the character of Matt Foley, the "motivational speaker" from Saturday Night Live, the following exchange takes place. Conan: "The falling down helps, right? Always gets a laugh." Chris: "Yeah, it breaks the ice a little bit." MORE
The Drudge Report got in early on the CNN v. HanA__HoleSolo controversy. And, the cunning Matt Drudge isn't letting it go. Here is the latest coverage the Drudge Report curates from the conservative Daily Caller. That's the media house Tucker Carlson built. MORE
However, even if her denial is accurate, the damage has been done. But even with all the wonderful reputation restoration that money can buy, Chau is finished. Amy Chau is a lawyer. MORE
I was on the phone with a client and we were laughing and bonding. It was especially cool because mainly we talk by email. And though we so laugh by emoji, it’s just not the same. MORE
Even at the time that was actually going on in the courtrooms there had been over-exposure in the media. This fall "FBI," produced by Dick Wolf, is coming to network television. MORE
But, even there, despite the city's strong anti-car stance, cars are winning out. Few cities are more environmentally conscious than Cambridge, Massachusetts. For 2020, Cambridge has the goal of reducing the number of cars 15% from the 1990 level. MORE
When those sorts of things occur, even minor league players can be affected. But even before this crisis, job security had been iffy at the television networks. Law firms Covington & Burling and Debevoise & Plimpton began their investigation of the CBS culture this week. MORE
AARP did the survey. It interviewed those of us who are no longer young. And 64% of us said we intended to work after we retired. Here is that study. Obviously, the concept of "retirement" has shifted. It used to mean ending working. MORE
Just because you're not a pro, it doesn't mean potential organizers are going to let you get away with bad practices, and you will not be invited back -- if you are even invited in the first place. At many dictionary sites, you can even listen to audio of the word pronounced properly. MORE
But, even before that stunning event, those with small businesses such as mine could feel the economy changing. The uncertainty of Brexit makes it worse. And not on an upward tick. Now Now what we had been sensing has been confirmed. MORE
The leadership and management in the collegeprep industry got it fast: "EliteAdmissionsGate" had thrown shade on what they do and how they do it. The brand has taken a major hit. Immediately, they responded. Yesterday I published this commentary that this particular scandal is just the tip of the iceberg of the funny business going on in "assisting" with applications to college, then with term papers, taking notes in class, and completing online courses. MORE
In a sense, what was once a must-read for those who enjoyed being shocked hasn't even left a hole on the Internet. Yesterday, Gawker came up in conversation. A prospect for my blogging services asked me how I had parachuted into that niche. MORE
His despair came from the shock and disappointment that, given the current glut of lawyers, no one even took him seriously. Even if the job market were better, they are freaked about debt in which the interest continues to accure. MORE
Anchor for ABC Evening News David Muir knows to vary the lead-in. There had been "bombshell" and "breaking news." " Tonight it was a "busy Monday." " No, there were no bombshells. And, no, breaking news. By 6:30 P.M., MORE
The other day, I attended a presentation at a two-hour “All-hands” meeting. There were 200 people in the room. There were 800 others listening or watching via IPTV. Most of the presenters went over time, and their presentations were full of data and slides that were hard to read. People were squirming in their chairs, [.]. Speaking vocal delivery vocal image vocal power color delivery Expression public speaking tips MORE
That's because even for "freelance" help, employers are imposing a complex screening process. "Stephen Davis, an economist at the University of Chicago, found that as of April the average job sat vacant for 27.3 days before being filled, nearly double the 15.3 MORE
I moved there not to retire or even semi retire. MORE
Just because you're not a pro, it doesn't mean potential organizers are going to let you get away with bad practices, and you will not be invited back -- if you are even invited in the first place. At many dictionary sites, you can even listen to audio of the word pronounced properly. MORE
STEM subject matter doesn't come easily to everyone. That seems to include the elite brains who make it into Harvard College. As the Harvard Crimson reports, 60 of the 636 students enrolled in the popular Computer Science 50 course have been suspected of cheating. MORE
Crime novelist, courtroom reporter for Vanity Fair, and lover of gossip - Dominick Donne - used to swear by the National Enquirer. Every Thursday he showed up at the supermarket to pick up his copy. Many also recall that it was the National Enquirer which broke the story on presidential hopeful John Edwards' affair and child out of wedlock. That was then. Now, that iconic gossip tabloid is up for sale by its parent American Media. Here are details from Bloomberg. MORE
Clearly the ethos of "getting even" has tragic consequences. Under the battlecry of avenging Eric Garner's death, Ismaaiyl Brinsley gunned down two New York Police officers, who later died. Then he committed suicide. Here is the coverage. MORE
However, Cianci had a point: Good genes can make the game of life, which already seems unfair, even more unfair. In the U.S., the fertility industry has a growing footprint. According to the CDC, 12% of women have used it. MORE
The new season of "Criminal Minds" kicked off last night on CBS. I had feared that without the emotionally shut down Aaron Hotchner, the long-running series would be interactionally flat. MORE
“I’m a pediatrician and an anesthesiologist, so I put children to sleep for a living. And I’m an academic, so I put audiences to sleep for free.&# – Dr. Elliot Krane, TED, March 2011. MORE
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And even though you have only minutes or sometimes seconds to prepare, make sure you hit your talking points. We all know that when it comes to public speaking, “practice makes perfect.”
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Crime novelist, courtroom reporter for Vanity Fair, and lover of gossip - Dominick Donne - used to swear by the National Enquirer. Every Thursday he showed up at the supermarket to pick up his copy. Many also recall that it was the National Enquirer which broke the story on presidential hopeful John Edwards' affair and child out of wedlock. That was then. Now, that iconic gossip tabloid is up for sale by its parent American Media. Here are details from Bloomberg.
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That's even if we have to pony up a premium price. Both the branding and the taste make the old-line beverage not satisfying, not even at the first drop. It's a fun ritual. We ordinary folks will go on a pilgrimage to find just the right coffee.
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"Citing crushing student debt, punishing hours and 'toxic' work environments, more than half - 58 percent - of beginning Florida lawyers believe their careers are becoming less desirable, according to the latest Young Lawyers Division study."
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The new season of "Criminal Minds" kicked off last night on CBS. I had feared that without the emotionally shut down Aaron Hotchner, the long-running series would be interactionally flat.
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The post Doing the Right Thing Even When No One is Looking appeared first on Jane Atkinson. It’s easy to do the right thing when everyone is watching. But it’s just as important to do the right thing when no one is watching. You have a decision to make. A lead comes in for a speaking engagement and it sounds like they found you organically via Google. But your spidey senses say that […].
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
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When those sorts of things occur, even minor league players can be affected. But even before this crisis, job security had been iffy at the television networks. Law firms Covington & Burling and Debevoise & Plimpton began their investigation of the CBS culture this week.
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The ethos is family values, so the pull force is to stay with family, not relocate where there is more opportunity - or even better weather. If so many folks are heading out, maybe, you start thinking, you better join them. Hey, get estimates for hiring a moving company.
Communication Steroids
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It's always surprising to realize that even veteran performers get nervous. Even performers who love working a crowd and who love the spotlight still have their anxieties. In an interview on Conan O'Brien, where Chris Farley has taken the stage in the character of Matt Foley, the "motivational speaker" from Saturday Night Live, the following exchange takes place. Conan: "The falling down helps, right? Always gets a laugh." Chris: "Yeah, it breaks the ice a little bit."
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AARP did the survey. It interviewed those of us who are no longer young. And 64% of us said we intended to work after we retired. Here is that study. Obviously, the concept of "retirement" has shifted. It used to mean ending working.
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His despair came from the shock and disappointment that, given the current glut of lawyers, no one even took him seriously. Even if the job market were better, they are freaked about debt in which the interest continues to accure.
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A subscriber reminded me about the Selection pane and I realized that I don’t have a tip on it. The Selection pane is so useful, especially for complex and animated slides, that I decided to immediately write a tip on it. The selection pane was introduced in PowerPoint 2007.
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I am a vocal practitioner. I have observed and worked with voices for years and have developed theories about the way the voice works and how it affects listeners. One of my conclusions is that I like expressive voices, and so do you. But don’t take my word for it. In a guest post on [.]. Speaking vocal delivery vocal image Expression public speaking tips vocal impact
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“I’m a pediatrician and an anesthesiologist, so I put children to sleep for a living. And I’m an academic, so I put audiences to sleep for free.&# – Dr. Elliot Krane, TED, March 2011.
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I was on the phone with a client and we were laughing and bonding. It was especially cool because mainly we talk by email. And though we so laugh by emoji, it’s just not the same.
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Anchor for ABC Evening News David Muir knows to vary the lead-in. There had been "bombshell" and "breaking news." " Tonight it was a "busy Monday." " No, there were no bombshells. And, no, breaking news. By 6:30 P.M.,
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Maybe there were no bombshells in last evening's ABC news, narrated by David Muir. Or it could be that this savvy anchor got it that the term "bombshell" is on the way to becoming as much a cliché as the phrase "perfect storm."
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They started out as reluctant or over-enthusiastic speakers, had trouble getting a word out or even more difficulty reining themselves in--or remembering what they really wanted to say. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. President Bill Clinton.
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Hmmmmm. I would look up from my cushion three times a week at the Buddhist meditation center in New Haven, Connecticut. What the hell are they doing here? That's what I wondered.
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I moved there not to retire or even semi retire.
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However, Cianci had a point: Good genes can make the game of life, which already seems unfair, even more unfair. In the U.S., the fertility industry has a growing footprint. According to the CDC, 12% of women have used it.
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Just because you're not a pro, it doesn't mean potential organizers are going to let you get away with bad practices, and you will not be invited back -- if you are even invited in the first place. At many dictionary sites, you can even listen to audio of the word pronounced properly.
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"Lordy," that folksy term, has gained traction. It was used by former FBI director James Comey in his testimony before the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee. The specific reference was to the speculation that U.S. president Donald Trump taped conversations in the White House.
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Tonight, the staging of ABC News with David Muir outdid itself. Usually, the theatrics, pulled together by Muir's dramatic presentation of news segments, are addictive. No surprise ABC News is #1 in that category.
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Even at the time that was actually going on in the courtrooms there had been over-exposure in the media. This fall "FBI," produced by Dick Wolf, is coming to network television.
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When business returns to usual hiring and making assignments will not even be on the radar screen, not for a while. For hungry communicators, going to the jobs section of Mediabistro.com had been the sweet spot in our day, at least since GDP starting growing again at 2%.
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But, even before that stunning event, those with small businesses such as mine could feel the economy changing. The uncertainty of Brexit makes it worse. And not on an upward tick. Now Now what we had been sensing has been confirmed.
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However, even if her denial is accurate, the damage has been done. But even with all the wonderful reputation restoration that money can buy, Chau is finished. Amy Chau is a lawyer.
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STEM subject matter doesn't come easily to everyone. That seems to include the elite brains who make it into Harvard College. As the Harvard Crimson reports, 60 of the 636 students enrolled in the popular Computer Science 50 course have been suspected of cheating.
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The leadership and management in the collegeprep industry got it fast: "EliteAdmissionsGate" had thrown shade on what they do and how they do it. The brand has taken a major hit. Immediately, they responded. Yesterday I published this commentary that this particular scandal is just the tip of the iceberg of the funny business going on in "assisting" with applications to college, then with term papers, taking notes in class, and completing online courses.
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That's because even for "freelance" help, employers are imposing a complex screening process. "Stephen Davis, an economist at the University of Chicago, found that as of April the average job sat vacant for 27.3 days before being filled, nearly double the 15.3
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