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Adjust your expectations of virtual presenting
Speak Schmeak
APRIL 11, 2020
As speakers, we have to shift our expectations of what we can receive from the audience. We don't love it, but we understand it, and we expect it. So you need to get past that unrealistic expectation and continue to give value and provide opportunities for interaction.
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Expectations
Speak Schmeak
DECEMBER 12, 2008
Part of the problem people have with public speaking is their expectation. They expect that, once they start doing it, they will never be nervous again. Let go of the expectation that you need to be anxiety-free. Do you have unrealistic expectations about your public speaking experience? I've been speaking or performing for 30 years and guess what: I still get nervous.
Expectations
Speak Schmeak
MAY 30, 2008
"I found that things became a lot easier when I no longer expected to win." ~ Leonard Cohen.
Expectancy Theory of Motivation and Decision Making
SlideModel
APRIL 23, 2021
If you’re a manager looking to answer these questions, the Expectancy Theory of Motivation and Decision Making might hold the answers for you. What is the Expectancy Theory of Motivation? The Three Variables of the Expectancy Theory. So, expectancy is E->P.
Six Ways To Manage Audience Expectations
Professionally Speaking...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
As a speaker, you will always deal with audience expectations. Expectations typically are based either on past experiences."I've For example, the student who expects he will get an A on the final exam when he hasn't studied. Sometimes audience expectations can be downright unrealistic.like wanting to master a new skill in a way-too-short time frame or expecting information that is not yet available for release.
COVID-19: Global PR Industry Expects Hard Times
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 30, 2020
According to a global survey by PRovoke/ICCO , PR firms indicated: Almost 77% expect loss of earnings. The assumption might be that during a crisis such as COVID-19, around the world PR agencies would be scaling financially.
Walt Disney Co. - Tragic Symbol of Great Expectations
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 5, 2020
Their great expectations about growth seemed to block intuitive common sense. They too had great expectations. Charles Dickens published novel "Great Expectations." Before COVID-19, those in the Walt Disney Co.
Google Ad Business Expected to Be Down in 2020
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 22, 2020
It's a confluence of forces. And the fallout from the pandemic is just one of them. Based on how eMarketer works up the numbers, advertising revenue for Google is slated to decline in 2020, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Stephen Wigginton - Behaved As Expected
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 8, 2017
He expected deference from law enforcement. The legal and perhaps business worlds are tittering about how high-profile professional Stephen Wigginton got nailed for DUI and more. Before his current job as partner at Armstrong Teasdale, he had been a U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Illinois. On Abovethelaw , lawyer-journalist Staci Zaretsky reports that when Wigginton was pulled over for suspected DUI and more, he did what many with his pedigree do.
Startup Pivots - Have No Expectations
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 6, 2016
Had I zero expectations, I could have simply enjoyed the blessings. My expectation was to penetrate the western market for my services. Probably that produced wonderful results because I had no expectations. On August 28th, as I head east, I am determined to have no expectations. Why is so difficult not to create and grasp onto expectations? Every business has become a startup. Or should be.
Game of "Legal Chicken" Ending - Loughlin, Giannulli Expected to Take Guilty Pleas (involving prison time)
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 21, 2020
This latest development in CollegeAdmissionsGate is expected to be announced tomorrow by video. It is expected that will result in two months in prison, along with a $150K fine. It is expected he will be sentenced to five months in prison and pay a $250K fine.
Present interactively: Your audience expects it!
PowerPoint Tips
DECEMBER 14, 2009
My training webinar, “ Present interactively—Your audience expects it!&# was well received and you can now purchase the recording. In fact, the Training Manager of a state teacher’s union hired me to give this webinar, slightly customized, for employees. That too was well received. Learn more about what I covered during the webinar and what participants said
Silicon Valley Turns on Facebook - Totally Expected
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 2, 2018
They are known as The Seven Sisters. But, given the fast pace of developments in technology, those seven giant tech companies are bound to have plenty of sibling rivalry. So, it's no surprise that, as Yoree Koh reports in The Wall Street Journal , many players in Silicon Valley are turning on Facebook. No, they are not running to its aid in what could be a life-and-death struggle.
What does your audience really expect of you? Guest post by Barry Potyondi
Speak Schmeak
JANUARY 15, 2015
It is the most common sin among speechwriters, and almost all of us are guilty of committing it: in our zeal to sound authoritative, coherent and memorable, we forget that speeches begin and end with the listener, not us. Before any of us put pen to paper, we would do well to take a moment to look at things from the listener’s point of view.
Millennials as Your Clients - What They Expect
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 5, 2017
No need to add that they expect us to be proficient in technology. Take a look Inside the Beltway. The impression you get is that the American economy is run by Baby Boomer white men, with some Generation Xers thrown in. Well, that assumption will deep-six your business. Actually, the present and future of how Americans earn their living, especially in professional services, is being determined by Millennials. They had been born between 1980 and 2000.
"Megyn Kelly Today" - Poor Sweeps Numbers Expected
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 24, 2017
As Megyn Kelly watchers know, her morning show got a ratings bump and some goodwill when she focused on sexual harassment. But, reports The Wrap , the sweeps numbers (calculated every November) are predicted to be the lowest for a Today franchise since 2000. On the average, "Megyn Kelly Today" is averaging 2.296 million daily viewers. Actually post-sweeps, things could get worse for Kelly.
Dow on December 26, 2018 - Expect More Carnage
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 25, 2018
The Dow is expected to continue its downward trajectory when the U.S. Bad news isn't letting up for our portfolios. 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.
Booked Flight, Cruise, Tour, Now in Travel Angst - Don't Expect to Get Your $ Back
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Law.com warns that expectations of what's covered probably don't align with reality. It's here. COVID - 19. Investors know that. Look at two days of Dow carnage.
Gayle King - Being an "Employee" and What Should Have Been Its Expected Consequences
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
In America's celebrity culture, those whose names (and brands) are known by all can generate envy. After all, more and more young people are fixated on becoming famous. But, many celebrities operate in the context of being what turns out to be a "mere employee."
Off Rollercoaster for Weekend - Dow Expected to Head Higher Today
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Like the cliché "perfect storm," a stale buzzword has been applied to the global equities markets. The term is "rollercoaster." " But for the weekend, riders probably have received a pass to get off the ride and relax. The Wall Street journal reports, "Futures pointed to a 0.4% opening gain for S&P 500 and Dow …" It's 8:01 A.M. New York time. Those who checked our portfolios see losses still.
Glut of Editorial Types - Expect It to Surge Mid-2020 (and not just in New York City)
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 4, 2019
So, those still in the editorial box or who are graduating from college with majors in those aspects of communications should expect more darkness to fall in mid-2020. Every time there's a change in ownership or power at media companies, the editorial market gets more glutted.
Deep Cuts Expected at Former American Media - The Hazards of Hope
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 26, 2020
Now that American Media is A360 Media, merged with Accelerate 360, employees anticipate a major reduction in force, reports the New York Post. And, the glut of media types will become even more glutted. On ProBlogger content providers are being offered 2 cents to 4 cents a word. That used to be 75 cents a word. Also, those hiring for assignments will request an unpaid test. Such as a 500-word article that requires research. Badbadbad isn't the editorial market, isn't it.
Beyond Goldilocks Myth of "Just Right" - Lower Expectations
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 2, 2018
" Unfortunately, that sets up the expectation for perfection. " From the get-go, they have to lower their expectations. When they re-located from the coasts they expected perfection. The fairy tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears establishes the notion that, if we keep searching, we can find what's "just right." Over and over I gently tutor those I coach that there is no "just right."
A Long Way from "Dukes v. Walmart" - Expect Wave of Class Action Employee Lawsuits in Time of COVID-19
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 17, 2020
As Law.com reports, there is expected a wave of class-action lawsuits filed by employees as plaintiffs. Those predicting the class action lawsuit was dead have egg on their face. Those forecasts were made in the time of "Dukes v. Walmart." " Now it's COVID-19 time.
Totally Expected: Media Coverage Hammers Frederick Hopkins' Lawyer Identity
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Frederick Hopkins, suspect in the South Carolina police massacre, has not practiced law since 1984. However, as too frequently happens when a lawyer or former one is involved in a crime, it's that professional identity which is highlighted in the media. The lawyer label seems to be a magnet for drawing attention. And media outlets know that. In 1980, Hopkins began practicing law. In 1984, he was disbarred. He failed to show up for a hearing about $18,000 in wrongly collected fees.
My training webinar: Present interactively-your audience expects it!
PowerPoint Tips
NOVEMBER 18, 2009
Today I conducted a training webinar on presenting interactively. I loved the topic and enjoyed myself quite a bit! Here’s what I covered: Why interactivity is necessary in today’s world: people are no longer willing to sit passively and take in information. They’re used to gaining knowledge interactively on the Internet, choosing what they want to see and hear. How to create a menu-based presentation that lets the audience control the direction of the presentation.
Draft Andrew Cuomo Movement - Expect to See Drudge Report's Flashing Blue Light
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 25, 2020
And expect, as had been the situation with former U.S. "Some Democrats are openly talking up New York governor Andrew Cuomo whose profile has soared during the crisis [COVID-19], as a Biden stand-in." " - John Fund, NR, March 25, 2020. How can we gauge how much traction the draft-Cuomo initiative will have?
Whistleblower Fatigue - Susan Fowler's Book Isn't Doing As Well As Expected
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 17, 2020
The nation is exhausted. Actually, most of the world is. There is the COVID-19, which can and does kill. Along with it has come economic devastation. That includes actual hunger. There also are neighbors in my residential complex who needed help to pay April's rent. So, it's not a surprise that Susan Fowler's memoir "Whistleblower" should be sinking on Amazon. Published on February 18, 2020, it was at about the 40,000 ranking on Amazon a few weeks ago.
Truth Is Not Expected - And, Often, Not Welcome
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Currently, truth is not expected. The term for it used to be "spin." " That was the ability to position and package reality into acceptable illusions. The phenomenon began with politicos. Soon enough, even those on Main Street had spin down cold when interviewed by the media or issuing advocacy communications. Often, it's not welcome.
Expect More TV Programs About Young (Rich) Lawyers
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 4, 2018
And, so soon after the Cravath Bump … Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy is increasing - significantly - associate salaries. The starting salary for first-year associates will be a whopping $10k above where the Cravath Bump realigned compensation. Obviously, Milbank's initiative will kick off a bidding war for talent. Savvy lawyers, even newbies, could put Milbank first on their wish list of where to begin their careers.
Full-Time MBA Programs - Expect Them To Be Rebranded
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 23, 2016
Professional degree programs are in play. And the academic institutions which "sell" them will likely have to rebrand many of the programs. Not only is the value of law school being questioned. So is that of the full-time MBA program, both here in the U.S. and abroad. The current issue of The Economist focuses on why the full-time MBA degree has lost its pull power.
Curbing Great Expectations - Don't Bet On It (not if you are an investor or employee)
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Back in the Industrial Age, the captains of industry, as they were called, had what novelist Charles Dickens labeled "Great Expectations." Of course, when those expectations didn't pan out, it had been the little people who suffered. But, great expectations about fun provide a heady experience. Reflection: More law firm failures can be expected.
Facebook: Peril of high expectations
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 30, 2012
Had the leadership at Facebook conducted itself with decorum and humility, investors might have had tempered expectations. Facebook's sin, and it has been regarded as a mortal one, has been that it disappointed investors. There are four more lockout expiration dates to go and by that time the stock price could be in the low single digits. However, Facebook is not necessarily a dog, the way some of us look at J.C. Penney.
April 11 - Facebook Investors Shouldn't Expect Uptick in Stock Price
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 4, 2018
The question on the minds of those who have a stake in Facebook is: Can Mark Zuckerberg have a conversation with the members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 11? That is, can he engage versus enrage them? The very existence of Facebook is at stake. The latest user data scandal has turned many powerful constituencies against the social network. The once-unthinkable could occur: It could be replaced by a more benevolent social network.
Streaming - Expected Now, Pretty Soon Standard In Online News
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 16, 2015
Gawker's head Nick Denton recognizes that readers expect that. Today, many of the stories in influential Gawker are headlined with streaming video. Here is an example. That means that it won't be long before attaching video is standard. Not having it means no longer being in the online media game. Even wildly popular sites like Abovethelaw.com will have to have the majority of coverage accompanied by video. So, maybe Ellen Pao had a point worth fighting for at Reddit.
C-Level Presentation Tip #3: Expect and Be Happy About Interruptions
Professionally Speaking...
JANUARY 18, 2012
TIP #3: EXPECT AND BE HAPPY ABOUT INTERRUPTIONS. Question: What's the relationship between sky diving and making executive presentations? Answer: Apart from the metaphorical comparisons of being at high altitudes, both activities routinely strike fear into the hearts of the people daring to attempt them. Soaring through your presentations in the C-Suite is certainly possible, but not without focus on some key strategies. This series of tips will help you avoid any nose dives.
Bill Cosby Trial, Norristown, PA, 6/5/17 - What Not to Expect
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 25, 2017
The most we can expect is a little more shuffling in a walk and that aging person's staring blankly into space. In reality and perhaps through pr-ish positioning and packaging, Bill Cosby is an old man. When he is at the defense table in Norristown, Pennsylvania, June 5, 2017, he will exude none of the charisma and glam of O.J. Simpson back at his Los Angeles, California criminal trial in 1995. Yes, big-time media outlets will be there covering the trial about alleged sexual assault.
Catastrophe as Expected - Eric Lertzman, Leslie Van Houten, King Lear, et al.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
" Consequently, tragedy should be expected. Do human beings really "snap?" " Or, is that a media creation to position and package the unthinkable such as the growing number of murder/suicides as understandable. The latest example of what is being assumed to be a murder/suicide has occurred in the family of Los Angeles deputy city attorney Eric Lertzman.
Retirement - Not What Most Expected (and that wasn't necessarily bad)
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Also, Medicare supplements may cost more than they expected. Most of us, both still working and retired, have experienced aging as a transition. For some, it was unexpected. We didn't feel like we were aging. Yet, the world began treating us as "older." " For others, it was embraced as simply another phase of human life. No story line there. Well, the transition of retiring has proved to be full of surprises, though.
Lobbying: What Schumpeterians didn't expect
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 18, 2012
The zen of professional life or the Schumpeterian approach is to anticipate that everything changes. However, we in public affairs might have assumed that lobbying was a line of work where the players might shift but the industry would remain large and lucrative. We were wrong. In Politico , Dave Levinthal reports that the powerful Washington D.C. brandname firm DCI Group has laid off about 10% of staff or 12 employees. The client list ranges from Verizon to the U.S.
Bloodbath Expected in Stock Markets - Businesses Have to Re-Think Pricing Strategy
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 2, 2019
Back then, every buyer expected a bargain. It is 6:29 A.M. New York Time. And I am re-doing a client's promotional material. The new message is all about affordability. That client has re-thought her pricing strategy. She will probably have plenty of company after the stock markets do their thing today. BusinessInsider reports: "US stocks set to tumble after soft data from China cast a somber mood on global markets on the first trading day of the New Year."
Friday Massacre Expected at NEWSWEEK
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
Old-line NEWSWEEK had those well-paying jobs in media. And that, just like at THE NEW YORK TIMES, is what did it in. The latter will have a 3Q loss. High fixed costs are impossible to carry in the fast-moving digital age. Well, it's anticipated that 30 percent of those jobs will disappear this Friday. That's when, THE NEW YORK POST reports , the publication will announce its cuts. At least the first major round of them.
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