I recently saw an interesting slide that had a unique numbered list and I thought I’d show you how to create a numbered list with shapes. It’s hard to get numbered lists that have a graphic look to them because SmartArt doesn’t do numbers. MORE
I haven't published a "Don't Miss This" List for a while.can you tell I'm a little behind on reading my feeds? In catching up on some of my favorite blogs, I found several I wanted to share: A clever comparison from Janes-List shows us 5 ways public speaking is like dieting. PREVIOUS "DON'T MISS THIS" LISTS: The Don't Miss This List, Edition 3. The Don't Miss This List, Edition 2. MORE
Once again, Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes has posted an excellent list of gifts for speakers. And once again, I will follow suit with my own list. Download audio here. MORE
Here is one example. careers MORE
In addition, those such as Theranos founder, Elizabeth Holmes, can fall off the list. There was a paradigm shift which began with the collapse of the dot.coms at the end of the 1990s and the post-9/11 recession. That was completed during The Great Recession. MORE
So how did they decide which people and companies to include in their list? Ranking these sites exactly would have been too difficult and subjective; coming to a consensus on 101 great sites to include on a comprehensive list was more practical. MORE
At a recent conference for senior speechwriters, Boe Workman the Director of CEO Communications at the AARP shared a one page ‘wish list’ for speechwriters to use when developing a presentation for their client. MORE
At the top of the list was pruning people from my network or what executive coach Henry Cloud calls "Necessary Endings." Fallen from grace former head of WPP Martin Sorrell is back in the news - in a positive way. MORE
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SmartArt and the new Designer feature in Office 365 are great for simple lists, but numbered lists are another story. Designer has a few options, but you can easily create a couple of templates for beautiful numbered lists and use them over and over. Start with a list. MORE
Here is just one example. careers MORE
Have you ever noticed that many people treat the first part of their presentation as if it’s merely a list of what you need on a camping trip? …and every statement is spoken with “up-speak?” MORE
So how did they decide which people and companies to include in their list? Ranking these sites exactly would have been too difficult and subjective; coming to a consensus on 101 great sites to include on a comprehensive list was more practical. MORE
Here is one. careers MORE
We all know how important having a list is to our business marketing efforts. For many of us, myself included, we have been capturing names through lead magnets and other sources and building our lists for years. In fact, my list is almost at 10K names. MORE
Today Mendip District Council only collect our recycling boxes, but NOT our green wheelie bins (see the late Gail Jefferson on 3 part lists: [link] Who''d have thought any local authority smart enough to know about the power of three part lists? Not to mention a pub at Lulworth Cove in Dorset which has a welcoming three part list on its wall reading: SLEEPING EATING DRINKING MORE
I miss David Letterman and his Top Ten Lists. If he were still making his nightly appearances, we would probably see something funnier than this: Ten Things We’re Waiting for Trump to Say. “I didn’t say anything about John McCain. The creature on my head is a ventriloquist.” ” “What I said was that McCain liked to serve greek sandwiches and that doesn’t make him a Gyro.” ” “I called John McCain to tell him I was joking. MORE
Tags: The Don't Miss This List Confucius inspiration inspirational speeches PowerPoint Seth Godin MORE
Obviously, soon enough we will have to keep narrowing down our empathy list. That precious "real estate" space we call what media covers is getting crowded with horror. Yesterday, the focus had been primarily the North Korean missile which was directed over Japan. Drudge Report maintains that as a headline. Right now the Drudge Report has posted the subway bombing in London as a side item, on the left hand side. Here is the link. MORE
Once again, Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes has posted an excellent list of gifts for speakers. And once again, I will follow suit with my own list. MORE
So here is my wish list for Melania Trump and her public speaking as First Lady: Get coaching: I don't put this wish first because I am a coach, but because I understand the value of coaching for beginning speakers and speakers pushed into high-profile roles. MORE
PREVIOUS "DON'T MISS THIS" LISTS The Don't Miss This List, Edition 5 The Don't Miss This List, Edition 4 The Don't Miss This List, Edition 3 The Don't Miss This List, Edition 2 The Don't Miss This List, Edition 1. Tags: Presentation Anxiety Presentation Tips and Techniques The Don't Miss This List breathing techniques fear of public speaking Seth Godin MORE
Unstoppable - Nick Vujucic - been on my list a long time, actually. The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz - long on my list. 2014 Reading List 52 Books in 52 Weeks Marketing Books Speaking Books MORE
And it''s also the time of the year, when I update my annual list of speaker gifts, to help you find the best gifts for the speaker in your life -- who might just be you! It''s the most wonderful time of the year! MORE
So, the bucket lists of the pros in the industry are also all over the place. For an old pro like Jack O'Dwyer, head of Odwyerpr.com , toward the top of the his bucket list might be this: Resolving to his total satisfaction his feud with the PRSA. Change your bucket list. MORE
The USA Today list pf those who died in 2017 ranges from Mary Tyler Moore to David Cassidy. The surprise is that Linda Reagan from "Blue Bloods" isn't included. Sure, she's fictional but her presence helped make that series iconic. MORE
Have you done a gratitude list? In the spirit of Thanksgiving here are some things I am grateful for in the speaking part of my life. MORE
Andrew Dlugan, custodian of the list to top public speaking blogs, has just updated the list to include the Twitter profiles. You can view the update list here. Related posts: 70 Great Public Speaking Blogs I came across a great list on Andrew Dlugan’s website. Thanks Andrew for the update. MORE
The solution might lie in your email list. Speaker and author, Hugh Culver knows a thing or two about email list-building. He’s used his list to get many of his speaking engagements over the years. The solution might lie in your email list. MORE
For some of us, lists are a way of life. There are top ten lists, Forbes' lists , to do lists, grocery lists, bucket lists.and the list [!] But what value do lists have in presentations? BENEFITS OF LISTING. MORE
The history of the annual State of the Union speech is examined in a fascinating article by Bob Lehrman in the Christian Science Monitor. State of The Union: The crafting of a speech looks back at the speechwriters and presidents who have delivered State of the Union (SOTU) speeches. The very first speechwriter to help write [.]. Culture Shock! Public Speaking SOTU MORE
Here are details and how to apply for just one of the opportunities. careers MORE
My friend, Echo Swinford, who’s a PowerPoint MVP (Most Valuable Professional) has written up a great list of the new features of PowerPoint 2010. Before making a decision about whether or not to upgrade, read the list ! MORE
I''ve updated my annual shopping list again this year to help you find the best gifts for your favorite speaker -- who might just be you! You''ll also find the oldies but goodies here, so take a look and have fun shopping! MORE
Have you heard of List-a-Palooza ? It''s a 90-day list-building challenge organized by PJ Van Hulle to see how rapidly you can grow your e-mail list. Join me and let''s build our lists together! MORE
Check out the LA Times equivalent of the banished words list I wrote about earlier in the month. Some of my "favorites": It's all good. My bad. Using. Periods. After. Every. Emphasis. Any phrases you'd like to add? MORE
Uncategorized bill o'reilly killing kennedy killing lincoln List NYT Bestseller MORE
The bucket list has been replaced by a gratitude list. Nine years ago this month I wanted to die. Download Geezerguts. MORE
If you want to book the gig, you need to make it to the decision maker's short list. Here's how: The post The Secret to Making Your Way to the Decision Makers Short List and Getting the Gig appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
I've updated my annual shopping list again this year to help you find the best gifts for your favorite speaker -- who might just be you! Updates are marked with two asterisks (**) for readers who want to jump right to the new stuff. MORE
No, they don't want us to recite a laundry list of our credentials. The currency of 2017 is The Idea. Finally, I got that. When prospects contact communications strategists/content-providers, they want us to showcase that we are a bulging source of ideas. MORE
I'll be telling you why, in the next series of posts, the speakers who are on my favorites list got there MORE
I've updated my annual shopping list again this year to help you find the best gifts for your favorite speaker -- who might just be you! Updates are marked with two asterisks (**) for readers who want to jump right to the new stuff. MORE
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In addition, those such as Theranos founder, Elizabeth Holmes, can fall off the list. There was a paradigm shift which began with the collapse of the dot.coms at the end of the 1990s and the post-9/11 recession. That was completed during The Great Recession.
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The bucket list has been replaced by a gratitude list. Nine years ago this month I wanted to die. Download Geezerguts.
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So here is my wish list for Melania Trump and her public speaking as First Lady: Get coaching: I don't put this wish first because I am a coach, but because I understand the value of coaching for beginning speakers and speakers pushed into high-profile roles.
DeFinis Communications
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So how did they decide which people and companies to include in their list? Ranking these sites exactly would have been too difficult and subjective; coming to a consensus on 101 great sites to include on a comprehensive list was more practical.
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Obviously, soon enough we will have to keep narrowing down our empathy list. That precious "real estate" space we call what media covers is getting crowded with horror. Yesterday, the focus had been primarily the North Korean missile which was directed over Japan. Drudge Report maintains that as a headline. Right now the Drudge Report has posted the subway bombing in London as a side item, on the left hand side. Here is the link.
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Once again, Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes has posted an excellent list of gifts for speakers. And once again, I will follow suit with my own list.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Once again, Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes has posted an excellent list of gifts for speakers. And once again, I will follow suit with my own list. Download audio here.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
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Andrew Dlugan, custodian of the list to top public speaking blogs, has just updated the list to include the Twitter profiles. You can view the update list here. Related posts: 70 Great Public Speaking Blogs I came across a great list on Andrew Dlugan’s website. Thanks Andrew for the update.
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Here are details and how to apply for just one of the opportunities. careers
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