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
Well, Mr Brown's now given the speech that had been widely circulated before he got anywhere near the TUC in Liverpool. And here's what Sky News singled out as the sound bite of the day - because the much trailed news was that he was going to say the word 'cut' for the first time. MORE
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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
If you are a presenter or have someone on your gift list who delivers presentations, here is a list of some gifts that presenters would love to receive this Christmas. The frenzy of shopping known as Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the US is almost upon us. I’ll start with some that are smaller and lower cost, but still very appreciated. Presentation remote : not being tied to your laptop allows you to connect much better with your audience. MORE
PREVIOUS "DON'T MISS THIS" LISTS: 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: PowerPoint Practice and Rehearsal Questions The Don't Miss This List audience business presentations PowerPoint Seth Godin MORE
books writers on your list would love to receive. Christmas is coming. My Books 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
At the Woods Memorial Library, Tucson, Arizona, I am 500th on the waiting list. The frenzy to gain access to "Go Set a Watchman" by Harper Lee documents that the book business is not dead. According to Bloomberg , there have been 2 million copies pre-ordered on Amazon.com. MORE
As a teenager, I still have vivid memories of rushing home from wherever I was to see if my latest crush had called and left a message. . Times have changed. Teenagers today don’t have to wait by the phone or check an answering machine — they might get a text or call &# on the cell&# immediately after the school day ends. 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
Leave your questions and wish list in the comments. Tablet computers are expected to be a hot item when holiday shoppers start taking advantage of the "Black Friday" deals that will start later this week. But should speakers ask for tablets or a standard Kindle e-reader? MORE
Blog founder Susan Macaulay, who has attended TEDGlobal, pulled the list together and notes that TED still averages just 30 percent women speakers. The list at the link includes videos and photos, plus links to the speakers' websites and blogs, making it a useful and thorough resource. Put that list on your website, in your registration materials and press kits, and at the venue. MORE
Every year for the past decade, Beloit puts out an annual Mindset List , which “provides a look at the cultural touchstones that shape the lives of students entering college.&# The preface of this list illustrates how different a teen’s world is today: The class of 2012 has grown up in an era where computers and rapid communication are the norm, and colleges no longer trumpet the fact that residence halls are “wired” and equipped with the latest hardware. 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
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
Tags: The Don't Miss This List Confucius inspiration inspirational speeches PowerPoint Seth Godin 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
Building an email database / list can be a slow process if traffic has not yet picked up your website due to it being a new site or if you have a highly competitive keyword phrase. You can make a lot of money with an email list, so building it quickly is a priority. One way to build a list on automatic is to offer a bonus ebook or product that other business people give away when their services are purchased. MORE
Help us put The Eloquent Woman on that list--just go to the link to share your vote. Will you help us make the list? ForbesWoman is looking for your thoughts on which websites belong in its top 100 websites for women. MORE
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They were listed on the S&P 500. You had worked for those Big Cap companies. That's what prospective employers liked to see. When you submitted your resume, you were bound to land an interview. That was then. 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
Listed alternatives of bullet points will help you to create dynamic, visually-appealing slides and help toward making your slides more engaging. The following sample shows another way to represent the original bullet list. In the sample below you can see how we have converted a traditional bullet list into a new slide with three components. At SlideModel.com we have thousands of presentation layouts and slides that can be used as an alternative to bullet lists. MORE
Last week Forbes Magazine released their list of the 70 Most Powerful People in the World. If those are the only four factors that make someone matter in this world, then no wonder only six women made the list. If I were to create such a list, I’d add one important criterion that I believe reflects a person’s power: the ability to persuade people with the spoken word (yes, I think presentation skills are that important!). Should more women have made the list? 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
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
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
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
Here's an update for you: New lists for new information options: I've created a series of special mailing lists so you can be sure to get the updates you want about upcoming workshops, training options for groups and individuals, ebooks and more. Use this link to see all your information options and sign up for the lists you prefer. On the blog and The Eloquent Woman on Facebook , I've been making visible and not-so-visible changes. 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
Design Strategy Technology 10 Alex Osterwalder Dan Roam guest contributor Lisa Solomon list resolution revolution ten visual thinking VUCA Yves Pignes 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
The fact that the three-part list is such a commonly used rhetorical technique often raises the question of what it is about the number 3 that’s so special. We also know something about how three-part lists work in everyday conversation, thanks to a fascinating paper by one of the pioneers of conversation analysis, the late Gail Jefferson. This is not to say, of course, that we can never use longer lists in conversation without risking complaints. MORE
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Uncategorized bill o'reilly killing kennedy killing lincoln List NYT Bestseller MORE
From his five minute speech yesterday, it was yet another three-part list was singled out from President Obama's statement about Egypt to become the most widely quoted line in the news headlines: "An orderly transition must be meaningful, it must be peaceful and it must begin now." MORE
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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
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
List Related Topics PowerPoint Tips
JULY 9, 2015
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.
Kate's Voice
MAY 28, 2015
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?”
Speak Schmeak
DECEMBER 2, 2014
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!
Speak Schmeak
DECEMBER 10, 2013
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!
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
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.
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 14, 2017
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.
The Eloquent Woman
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
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.
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 24, 2016
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.
Speak and Deliver
JANUARY 1, 2014
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
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JANUARY 25, 2011
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
PowerPoint Tips
APRIL 18, 2010
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 !
The Eloquent Woman
MARCH 13, 2012
Here's an update for you: New lists for new information options: I've created a series of special mailing lists so you can be sure to get the updates you want about upcoming workshops, training options for groups and individuals, ebooks and more. Use this link to see all your information options and sign up for the lists you prefer. On the blog and The Eloquent Woman on Facebook , I've been making visible and not-so-visible changes.
Max Atkinson
NOVEMBER 21, 2008
The fact that the three-part list is such a commonly used rhetorical technique often raises the question of what it is about the number 3 that’s so special. We also know something about how three-part lists work in everyday conversation, thanks to a fascinating paper by one of the pioneers of conversation analysis, the late Gail Jefferson. This is not to say, of course, that we can never use longer lists in conversation without risking complaints.
The Eloquent Woman
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
Leave your questions and wish list in the comments. Tablet computers are expected to be a hot item when holiday shoppers start taking advantage of the "Black Friday" deals that will start later this week. But should speakers ask for tablets or a standard Kindle e-reader?
The Eloquent Woman
JUNE 20, 2011
Help us put The Eloquent Woman on that list--just go to the link to share your vote. Will you help us make the list? ForbesWoman is looking for your thoughts on which websites belong in its top 100 websites for women.
Duarte Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Design Strategy Technology 10 Alex Osterwalder Dan Roam guest contributor Lisa Solomon list resolution revolution ten visual thinking VUCA Yves Pignes
Max Atkinson
FEBRUARY 2, 2011
From his five minute speech yesterday, it was yet another three-part list was singled out from President Obama's statement about Egypt to become the most widely quoted line in the news headlines: "An orderly transition must be meaningful, it must be peaceful and it must begin now."
DeFinis Communications
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Last week Forbes Magazine released their list of the 70 Most Powerful People in the World. If those are the only four factors that make someone matter in this world, then no wonder only six women made the list. If I were to create such a list, I’d add one important criterion that I believe reflects a person’s power: the ability to persuade people with the spoken word (yes, I think presentation skills are that important!). Should more women have made the list?
SlideModel
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Listed alternatives of bullet points will help you to create dynamic, visually-appealing slides and help toward making your slides more engaging. The following sample shows another way to represent the original bullet list. In the sample below you can see how we have converted a traditional bullet list into a new slide with three components. At SlideModel.com we have thousands of presentation layouts and slides that can be used as an alternative to bullet lists.
The Eloquent Woman
JULY 11, 2011
Blog founder Susan Macaulay, who has attended TEDGlobal, pulled the list together and notes that TED still averages just 30 percent women speakers. The list at the link includes videos and photos, plus links to the speakers' websites and blogs, making it a useful and thorough resource. Put that list on your website, in your registration materials and press kits, and at the venue.
Professionally Speaking...
APRIL 28, 2010
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.
The Eloquent Woman
AUGUST 25, 2011
Every speaker's got a wish list. Share your public speaking wish list in the comments so we can see what speakers are wishing for these days. What's on yours?
Great Public Speaking
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
Building an email database / list can be a slow process if traffic has not yet picked up your website due to it being a new site or if you have a highly competitive keyword phrase. You can make a lot of money with an email list, so building it quickly is a priority. One way to build a list on automatic is to offer a bonus ebook or product that other business people give away when their services are purchased.
Max Atkinson
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
Well, Mr Brown's now given the speech that had been widely circulated before he got anywhere near the TUC in Liverpool. And here's what Sky News singled out as the sound bite of the day - because the much trailed news was that he was going to say the word 'cut' for the first time.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2011
books writers on your list would love to receive. Christmas is coming. My Books
Speak Schmeak
MAY 21, 2013
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!
Professionally Speaking...
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
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
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 14, 2015
At the Woods Memorial Library, Tucson, Arizona, I am 500th on the waiting list. The frenzy to gain access to "Go Set a Watchman" by Harper Lee documents that the book business is not dead. According to Bloomberg , there have been 2 million copies pre-ordered on Amazon.com.
Professionally Speaking...
JUNE 17, 2009
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.
Professionally Speaking...
AUGUST 26, 2009
PREVIOUS "DON'T MISS THIS" LISTS: 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: PowerPoint Practice and Rehearsal Questions The Don't Miss This List audience business presentations PowerPoint Seth Godin
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
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.
Professionally Speaking...
MARCH 12, 2009
Tags: The Don't Miss This List Confucius inspiration inspirational speeches PowerPoint Seth Godin
Humor Power
JULY 22, 2015
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.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2011
books writers on your list would love to receive. Christmas is coming. My Books
Dave Paradi's PowerPoint Blog
NOVEMBER 25, 2010
If you are a presenter or have someone on your gift list who delivers presentations, here is a list of some gifts that presenters would love to receive this Christmas. The frenzy of shopping known as Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the US is almost upon us. I’ll start with some that are smaller and lower cost, but still very appreciated. Presentation remote : not being tied to your laptop allows you to connect much better with your audience.
Speak Schmeak
NOVEMBER 26, 2010
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.
Speak Schmeak
NOVEMBER 26, 2010
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.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
They were listed on the S&P 500. You had worked for those Big Cap companies. That's what prospective employers liked to see. When you submitted your resume, you were bound to land an interview. That was then.
TJ Walker Interactive
OCTOBER 22, 2012
Uncategorized bill o'reilly killing kennedy killing lincoln List NYT Bestseller
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
DECEMBER 5, 2012
Guest Posts Lists of 10 (or more) Speaking Stories Writing business presentationsGuest post by Jim Harvey. It sounds like a presentation trainer’s cliche, but it’s not. In business presentations, the story is the thing.
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