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You want your presentations to have an impact on your audience — change them, move them to action, inspire them. One way to do this is to think BIG, both in terms of your concepts and your visuals. Big ideas help to inspire people. MORE
Brilliantly, Nicole and Charles play out the dynamics of transition. That's in "Marriage Story," which is really a film about divorce. The meme is that, yes, everything is working nicely until it stops working. MORE
Remington Arms specifically and more generally the gun industry (including lobbyists) were banking on PLCAA - the Protection of Lawful Commerce in the Arms Acts. MORE
The three lawsuits have all the bizarre twists and dramatic turns of a James Patterson mystery. The most recent is "McKellar v. Mithril Capital." MORE
Like one-time on-air cable star Megyn Kelly, former head of McKinsey Rajat Gupta is attempting to accomplish a comeback. That's the game in America where success usually is fleeting. MORE
ZipRecruiter surveyed 5,225 college graduates who were searching for jobs. Among them, the major they most regretted spending four years studying was English. MORE
Last night's episode of Millennial drama "A Million Little Things" was a homerun in ratings. According to TVSeriesFinale , in the key demographic - 18 to 49 - viewership was up more than 21%. And, overall viewership rose almost 8%. MORE
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A five-judge panel on a New York appeals court ruled to suspend Gordon Caplan's license to practice law. That will be in effect until a later hearing. They determined he was guilty of serious crime. Here are more details from the New York Post. MORE
From the balcony of the law firm in "Boston Legal," the city seems just the right setting for that bunch of flawed but likable geniuses. It's easy to feel right at the Bruins game with Jon's friends on "A Million Little Things." MORE
Here is a sobering report on the five college majors students most regret. Unfortunately, communication is one of them with 27% of students regretting their selecting communication as a major--with the most common complaint that it was too general. link] [link]. communication as a major communication students studying communication MORE
What are some smart PowerPoint tips that can help me ace my next presentation? If a similar query has brought you here, then this would probably be the last guide that you will read. PowerPoint by Microsoft is the most popular tool to create all sorts of presentations. MORE
Las Vegas, like so many metro areas, is undergoing the perfect storm. There is growing homeless created by: Landlord Nation, that is, high rents with no caps for the percentage of increase at lease-renewal time. Substance abuse, and not only opioids. MORE
Today, in Manhattan Supreme Court, one superlawyer sued another superlawyer. The plaintiff is the David Boies. The defendant is the Alan Dershowitz. MORE
Employee engagement has finally come to the forefront of the business world. A motivated, healthy and committed workforce is key to effectively scaling your business. Businesses with engaged employees enjoy lower rates of employee turnover. MORE
In public, many do an eye roll when any paranormal phenomenon is mentioned. But, when unobserved (except by all those collecting data about us) on the internet, those same folks are likely exploring what the future might bring for them. MORE
Targeted directly at Venmo, whose parent is PayPal, Facebook Pay will launch this week in the U.S. Initially that will be restricted to Facebook and Messenger. Essentially, Facebook Pay is a platform for the transmission of funds. MORE
It's been documented that more than half of the over-50 will be forced out of jobs. Those who land on their feet and do get another job will likely earn less. Only one in 10 of those will receive comparable income. Here is the recent research from ProPublica. MORE
The Drudge Report launched as a gossipy digital site in 1995. Quickly it become a brandname in conservative media by breaking "the intern" story. For those who remember, it was Matt Drudge who let the world in on the alleged hanky-panky in the White House. That was then. MORE
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Downsizing is not the only trend among retirees who relocate. MarketWatch reports on the uptick in those who use the retirement-relocation transition to trade up in housing. That might take the form of purchasing more square footage for a primary residence where they move. MORE
Q3 2019 constitutes the end of the leadership of Adam Neumann at WeWork. And, based on the numbers, he leaves quite the legacy. In a call with bond holders, WeWork reported a $1.23 billion loss during Neumann's last stand. MORE
"Put in subject head/first line of first paragraph of cover letter 'I want to be your next social media guru.'" '" Increasingly, those hunting for talent are posting that special instruction in their help-wanted ad. That's for two reasons. MORE
Cryptocurrency isn't new. But, there still remain many in professional services and even tech-savvy college students who don't understand the fundamentals of crypto and its implications for all institutions, including government. MORE
When you deliver a presentation, you know what you want to say but your audience doesn’t. It’s like you are on one side of a body of water and your audience is on the other. Your goal is to get the audience across to your side; your presentation is the bridge that will help them do just that.… MORE
Dylan Hernandez might be yet another victim of the fraternity ethos of what we think of as "hard partying." " At Phi Gamma Delta, a frat based at San Diego State University, freshman Hernandez was in the process of pledging. At one activity he fell ill. MORE
Last night on "The Good Doctor," Shaun Murphy gained a patient's trust by identifying himself as a "freak." " That's exactly how she has felt all her life. And that's pretty much how more of us are seeing ourselves in the era of social networks. MORE
Many know of Bustle Media Group as the parent of Gawker 2.0. After Gawker 1.0 went bankrupt, Bustle Media purchased it for $1.35 million. However, more are coming to know Bustle Media as the business conducting multiple rounds of layoffs. MORE
Alicia Florrick's evolution from dutiful wife to player kept us tuned in. But she was hard to relate to. We never got to know who she really was. So, no, she wasn't among the fictional lawyers on television we loved. And, way back when, Perry Mason was too buttoned-down, goody two shoe. MORE
How do you get a QR code of your LinkedIn profile? You can do it directly from within LinkedIn! I often put a QR code that leads to my LinkedIn profile on or near the last slide of my presentation. I sometimes will put one in a video. MORE
According to Hubspot, 80-90% of business is lost at the proposal stage. I couldn’t find actual research to support this and it’s reasonable it’s just the odds. If a planner sends an RFP to five (or more) companies with the intent of saying yes to only one, the math is simple. But here are three more compelling reasons proposals (and the sellers who submit them) lose the business. It’s all transaction. No vision. No excitement. No personalization. It’s thoughtless. MORE
As I work with many professional graphic designers, I’ve witnessed firsthand how important it is to synergize great messaging with strong visuals. I’ve also witnessed this pairing go very, very wrong. MORE
A STORY FROM SPAIN Pauses aren’t easy. I teach public speaking and presentation skills at a few Executive MBA Programmes in Switzerland and Spain. A few years ago, I was teaching a class at IESE in Barcelona. MORE
Okay, storytelling and oral history are both hot. The Wall Street Journal even has a piece on the benefits of retelling family stories. But, there are downsides in all storytelling. They can become downright dangerous to careers and relationships if managed without street smarts. MORE
The lawsuit "Gravier Productions et al. Amazon Content Services" was really about a dispute between former lovers. Woody Allen, who had left Mia Farrow for a love affair and later marriage with her adopted daughter, had again been targeted in the media for alleged child molestation. MORE
Recently, one of my private coaching clients shared that somebody told him “there is no money in speaking”. And I thought about that for a minute. And I’m like, what, what do you mean there’s no money in speaking? MORE
Here’s a question about presentations and videos I started to get a lot last month. I’ll paraphrase it: Hey Laura. How do you do those square, short, silent little videos that you share on LinkedIn and Twitter? The answer is: really easily! I use a tool called Canva. MORE
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
A STORY FROM SPAIN Pauses aren’t easy. I teach public speaking and presentation skills at a few Executive MBA Programmes in Switzerland and Spain. A few years ago, I was teaching a class at IESE in Barcelona.
PowerPoint Tips
NOVEMBER 3, 2019
You want your presentations to have an impact on your audience — change them, move them to action, inspire them. One way to do this is to think BIG, both in terms of your concepts and your visuals. Big ideas help to inspire people.
The Communication Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Here is a sobering report on the five college majors students most regret. Unfortunately, communication is one of them with 27% of students regretting their selecting communication as a major--with the most common complaint that it was too general. link] [link]. communication as a major communication students studying communication
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Q3 2019 constitutes the end of the leadership of Adam Neumann at WeWork. And, based on the numbers, he leaves quite the legacy. In a call with bond holders, WeWork reported a $1.23 billion loss during Neumann's last stand.
Presentation Guru
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
When you deliver a presentation, you know what you want to say but your audience doesn’t. It’s like you are on one side of a body of water and your audience is on the other. Your goal is to get the audience across to your side; your presentation is the bridge that will help them do just that.…
More than PowerPoint...
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
How do you get a QR code of your LinkedIn profile? You can do it directly from within LinkedIn! I often put a QR code that leads to my LinkedIn profile on or near the last slide of my presentation. I sometimes will put one in a video.
Speaker Launcher
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Recently, one of my private coaching clients shared that somebody told him “there is no money in speaking”. And I thought about that for a minute. And I’m like, what, what do you mean there’s no money in speaking?
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"Put in subject head/first line of first paragraph of cover letter 'I want to be your next social media guru.'" '" Increasingly, those hunting for talent are posting that special instruction in their help-wanted ad. That's for two reasons.
Presentation Guru
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
As I work with many professional graphic designers, I’ve witnessed firsthand how important it is to synergize great messaging with strong visuals. I’ve also witnessed this pairing go very, very wrong.
More than PowerPoint...
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Here’s a question about presentations and videos I started to get a lot last month. I’ll paraphrase it: Hey Laura. How do you do those square, short, silent little videos that you share on LinkedIn and Twitter? The answer is: really easily! I use a tool called Canva.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Ask any Christian if they believe that the Greek and Roman gods were real and they would laugh. “Of course not,” they’d say. “Those gods were myths.” ” Ask them if they believed in the ancient Celtic or Aztec gods and … Continue reading →
SketchBubble
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
What are some smart PowerPoint tips that can help me ace my next presentation? If a similar query has brought you here, then this would probably be the last guide that you will read. PowerPoint by Microsoft is the most popular tool to create all sorts of presentations.
Speak and Deliver
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Habits Marketing Motivation Sales
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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Targeted directly at Venmo, whose parent is PayPal, Facebook Pay will launch this week in the U.S. Initially that will be restricted to Facebook and Messenger. Essentially, Facebook Pay is a platform for the transmission of funds.
SpeakerSue Says...
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
According to Hubspot, 80-90% of business is lost at the proposal stage. I couldn’t find actual research to support this and it’s reasonable it’s just the odds. If a planner sends an RFP to five (or more) companies with the intent of saying yes to only one, the math is simple. But here are three more compelling reasons proposals (and the sellers who submit them) lose the business. It’s all transaction. No vision. No excitement. No personalization. It’s thoughtless.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
ZipRecruiter surveyed 5,225 college graduates who were searching for jobs. Among them, the major they most regretted spending four years studying was English.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Remington Arms specifically and more generally the gun industry (including lobbyists) were banking on PLCAA - the Protection of Lawful Commerce in the Arms Acts.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Downsizing is not the only trend among retirees who relocate. MarketWatch reports on the uptick in those who use the retirement-relocation transition to trade up in housing. That might take the form of purchasing more square footage for a primary residence where they move.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Dylan Hernandez might be yet another victim of the fraternity ethos of what we think of as "hard partying." " At Phi Gamma Delta, a frat based at San Diego State University, freshman Hernandez was in the process of pledging. At one activity he fell ill.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Last night on "The Good Doctor," Shaun Murphy gained a patient's trust by identifying himself as a "freak." " That's exactly how she has felt all her life. And that's pretty much how more of us are seeing ourselves in the era of social networks.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Alicia Florrick's evolution from dutiful wife to player kept us tuned in. But she was hard to relate to. We never got to know who she really was. So, no, she wasn't among the fictional lawyers on television we loved. And, way back when, Perry Mason was too buttoned-down, goody two shoe.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
In public, many do an eye roll when any paranormal phenomenon is mentioned. But, when unobserved (except by all those collecting data about us) on the internet, those same folks are likely exploring what the future might bring for them.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Cryptocurrency isn't new. But, there still remain many in professional services and even tech-savvy college students who don't understand the fundamentals of crypto and its implications for all institutions, including government.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
The Drudge Report launched as a gossipy digital site in 1995. Quickly it become a brandname in conservative media by breaking "the intern" story. For those who remember, it was Matt Drudge who let the world in on the alleged hanky-panky in the White House. That was then.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Okay, storytelling and oral history are both hot. The Wall Street Journal even has a piece on the benefits of retelling family stories. But, there are downsides in all storytelling. They can become downright dangerous to careers and relationships if managed without street smarts.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
The three lawsuits have all the bizarre twists and dramatic turns of a James Patterson mystery. The most recent is "McKellar v. Mithril Capital."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
From the balcony of the law firm in "Boston Legal," the city seems just the right setting for that bunch of flawed but likable geniuses. It's easy to feel right at the Bruins game with Jon's friends on "A Million Little Things."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
The lawsuit "Gravier Productions et al. Amazon Content Services" was really about a dispute between former lovers. Woody Allen, who had left Mia Farrow for a love affair and later marriage with her adopted daughter, had again been targeted in the media for alleged child molestation.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 9, 2019
Brilliantly, Nicole and Charles play out the dynamics of transition. That's in "Marriage Story," which is really a film about divorce. The meme is that, yes, everything is working nicely until it stops working.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 9, 2019
Many know of Bustle Media Group as the parent of Gawker 2.0. After Gawker 1.0 went bankrupt, Bustle Media purchased it for $1.35 million. However, more are coming to know Bustle Media as the business conducting multiple rounds of layoffs.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 9, 2019
It's been documented that more than half of the over-50 will be forced out of jobs. Those who land on their feet and do get another job will likely earn less. Only one in 10 of those will receive comparable income. Here is the recent research from ProPublica.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Like one-time on-air cable star Megyn Kelly, former head of McKinsey Rajat Gupta is attempting to accomplish a comeback. That's the game in America where success usually is fleeting.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Last night's episode of Millennial drama "A Million Little Things" was a homerun in ratings. According to TVSeriesFinale , in the key demographic - 18 to 49 - viewership was up more than 21%. And, overall viewership rose almost 8%.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Today, in Manhattan Supreme Court, one superlawyer sued another superlawyer. The plaintiff is the David Boies. The defendant is the Alan Dershowitz.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Las Vegas, like so many metro areas, is undergoing the perfect storm. There is growing homeless created by: Landlord Nation, that is, high rents with no caps for the percentage of increase at lease-renewal time. Substance abuse, and not only opioids.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
A five-judge panel on a New York appeals court ruled to suspend Gordon Caplan's license to practice law. That will be in effect until a later hearing. They determined he was guilty of serious crime. Here are more details from the New York Post.
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