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The New York Times is blunt: What was put out there to manage or just create the illusion of managing COVID-19 hasn't been effective. More than four months into the pandemic in the U.S., the virus retains total control. Those efforts could go down in history as The Folly of 2020. MORE
It could have gone either way. The movement to boycott advertising on the Facebook platforms could have fizzled out. It was put in play by civil rights groups. Or, it could have picked enough traction to make the social network pay attention to preventing hate speech and misinformation. MORE
David Gerrold – American Science Fiction Screenwriter and Novelist. “The single most important lesson of effective communication is this: Focus on clarity. Concentrate on precisions. Don’t worry about constructing beautiful sentences. Beauty comes from meaning, not language. MORE
Navigating toward the “new normal” in the speaking world is proving to be a large learning curve for all of us. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I have invited 2 of my long-term friends and veterans of booking speakers for large scale meetings to join me. MORE
James Baldwin (1924 – 1987) American Novelist, Poet and Activist. You have to decide who you are and force the world to deal with you, not with its idea of you.”. James Baldwin. Photo courtesy of Allan Warren. The post Quotes for Public Speakers (No. MORE
New York Magazine's Madame Clairevoyant's column is something you can hang your hat on. It's a bit of solidity when everything else is whirling around wildly. This week, with corona out of control, will probably be brutal on the stock market. MORE
With coronavirus and all of the change in the world, it’s easy to forget about the dreams for your business and your life. Many have been in survival mode. Some hanging on by a thread. But what about your dream? Is now the right time to bring it back into your view? I say, heck ya! MORE
During the 2020 Association for Talent Development (ATD) Virtual Conference, Patti Sanchez and Nancy Duarte gave a keynote titled, “Influence Through Story.” ” They spoke about the power of story and how you can use it to increase your influence and impact. MORE
“We don’t put bums on seats anymore, we put souls in seats. We serve humans, it’s a different vibe.” Michelle Villalobos I met with Michelle just as COVID was starting and the word Coronavirus was beginning to circulate. MORE
I’m writing this during the Coronavirus pandemic and I just heard that webcams are on backorder. That’s because so many more people are presenting and attending meetings from home. MORE
Businesses can be affected due to consumer behavior that they might find hard to predict. Many theories, models and research have long tried to predict motivations of consumers for buying goods or services based on consumer preferences. MORE
Over the past several months, many people have asked me if the formalities of standard speech preparation apply to the more casual virtual presentations taking place today. MORE
Public speaking is a vital skill for business owners, potential entrepreneurs, marketing and sales executives, coaches, trainers, and all the individuals related to professional services. MORE
Journalism remains a vocation or sacred calling. Not just a job. In this summer of great suffering, there might be more horror piled on that sector which has always been mission-driven. MORE
When presenting to a virtual audience, it’s easy to lose people’s attention and feel the energy plummet. In fact, “the distraction factor” is one of the most important differences between speaking to a live audience versus a virtual audience. MORE
I was born into white privilege. Not wealth, but privilege, nonetheless. I know that. My first ancestor on this North American soil arrived in Boston in 1658. That was on my dad’s side. On my mother’s side, they arrived around the same time but further south in the mid-Atlantic region. MORE
What can you do when you’re onstage and you freeze? Try a BIG MUSCLE MOVEMENT. What to do: Find a BIG MUSCLE MOVEMENT that works for you. It should be something you can do easily, that you enjoy doing, and yet looks great or reasonable on stage. Practice this technique. Do it daily. MORE
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What is a speech outline? Think of it as a blueprint for a successful speech or presentation. You wouldn’t start construction on a house or building without a blueprint and you shouldn’t build a speech or presentation without proper preparation. That means having a basic outline. MORE
Story is a powerful and persuasive communication device that can move people to dream big dreams, embrace big ideas, and accomplish big things, like transitioning to a new normal. Stories simultaneously engage our senses and trigger thoughts, memories, and emotions. MORE
I am working on my 23rd book: Clustering & Chunking: How To Figure Out What You Want To Do. And How To Get It Done. It’s for people who want to get stuff done, be it for pleasure, for work, … Continue reading → MORE
Recently I attended a discussion series event hosted by The diaTribe Foundation that posed a fascinating question: What is the role of storytelling in solving the Type 2 Diabetes public health crisis? MORE
Let me explain what I’m doing right now. I am sitting alone in a room and I am talking to a piece of glass. And that’s why I think the advice “just act natural” is a bogus piece of public speaking advice. MORE
Whether it’s a billion dollar pharma company driving to cure cancer or a local accountant who touts her ability to consistently get customers more money back on their taxes, all companies are using and communicating data in some form or another. MORE
“Hurt people, hurt other people.” Orlando Bowen “A sustained lack of humanity in its expression, makes you think deeply about your own existence.”Orlando Orlando Bowen I wanted to provide a platform for a conversation that will spark others to start their own conversations. MORE
Use This Job Interview Strategy to Win Managerial and Executive Positions Massive numbers of layoffs during the COVID19 pandemic mean having a job interview strategy to win managerial and executive positions a wise skill to polish. MORE
Giving a great virtual presentation is all about connecting with your audience, right? But as you may have already realized, building connection through a device screen isn’t that easy. MORE
You’ve been on the audience end of virtual gatherings for the past couple months. So, when it’s your turn to lead one, you know what you’re up against. MORE
Quote: “What is the best possible vision of the future and is it within my power to control and make it happen?” Libby Gill The past few months have brought about some very doom and gloom moments for many of us, especially in the speaking business. MORE
In 2008, I was asked by Andrew Dlugan to write an article for his 6 Minutes Public Speaking blog about steps to help conquer nerves for interviews. Now in 2020 with so many people being laid off due to the COVID19 pandemic, I am revising that article and posting it here. MORE
Equating racism with hate is a red herring for white people. (Or Or maybe just liberal "enlightened" white people.) Making hatred the defining characteristic of a racist person allows white people to disengage from the exploration of white privilege and implicit bias. MORE
What do you want to become – a sales manager, a talent acquisition expert, a computer analyst, or a doctor? Whatever your career aspirations are, good public speaking skills make you stand out in the extremely competitive job market and give you an edge over other job seekers. MORE
The customer success movement is getting stronger year over year. In 2019, 83% of Customer Success teams increased in size. This year, even more organizations plan to invest in new customer success management programs to ramp up their service levels. But what does customer success mean? MORE
You don’t need to be a PowerPoint expert to create effective visual aids. The rules I outline here are based on scientific research and human experience. I recommend that you watch this TED talk from David J Phillips. MORE
If you’ve ever had to co-lead a virtual meeting, you know the challenges inherent in online team communication. First, it can be complicated simply deciding which topic or aspect of the presentation each presenter will address. MORE
Am I writing my final book? I have written 25 or more books (I’ve honestly lost count), all but three or four of which are still for sale (print, epub, Kindle and PDF in most instances; check them out at … Continue reading → MORE
Use This Job Interview Strategy to Win Managerial and Executive Positions Massive numbers of layoffs during the COVID19 pandemic mean having a job interview strategy to win managerial and executive positions is a wise skill to polish. MORE
Learning is no longer confined to merely brick and mortar schools where students are confined to whatever is taught by the teacher. It is now common for students to reach out to multiple sources, especially via the Internet to enhance their perspective regarding a topic. MORE
Manner of Speaking
JUNE 25, 2020
David Gerrold – American Science Fiction Screenwriter and Novelist. “The single most important lesson of effective communication is this: Focus on clarity. Concentrate on precisions. Don’t worry about constructing beautiful sentences. Beauty comes from meaning, not language.
DeFinis Communications
JUNE 24, 2020
Over the past several months, many people have asked me if the formalities of standard speech preparation apply to the more casual virtual presentations taking place today.
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PowerPoint Tips
JUNE 15, 2020
I’m writing this during the Coronavirus pandemic and I just heard that webcams are on backorder. That’s because so many more people are presenting and attending meetings from home.
Speaking Freely
JUNE 29, 2020
In 2008, I was asked by Andrew Dlugan to write an article for his 6 Minutes Public Speaking blog about steps to help conquer nerves for interviews. Now in 2020 with so many people being laid off due to the COVID19 pandemic, I am revising that article and posting it here.
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 10, 2020
Equating racism with hate is a red herring for white people. (Or Or maybe just liberal "enlightened" white people.) Making hatred the defining characteristic of a racist person allows white people to disengage from the exploration of white privilege and implicit bias.
SlideModel
JUNE 4, 2020
Learning is no longer confined to merely brick and mortar schools where students are confined to whatever is taught by the teacher. It is now common for students to reach out to multiple sources, especially via the Internet to enhance their perspective regarding a topic.
Manner of Speaking
JUNE 12, 2020
What is a speech outline? Think of it as a blueprint for a successful speech or presentation. You wouldn’t start construction on a house or building without a blueprint and you shouldn’t build a speech or presentation without proper preparation. That means having a basic outline.
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Speaker Launcher
JUNE 18, 2020
“Hurt people, hurt other people.” Orlando Bowen “A sustained lack of humanity in its expression, makes you think deeply about your own existence.”Orlando Orlando Bowen I wanted to provide a platform for a conversation that will spark others to start their own conversations.
Speaking Freely
JUNE 19, 2020
Use This Job Interview Strategy to Win Managerial and Executive Positions Massive numbers of layoffs during the COVID19 pandemic mean having a job interview strategy to win managerial and executive positions is a wise skill to polish.
Duarte Blog
JUNE 9, 2020
Recently I attended a discussion series event hosted by The diaTribe Foundation that posed a fascinating question: What is the role of storytelling in solving the Type 2 Diabetes public health crisis?
Presentation Guru
JUNE 22, 2020
You don’t need to be a PowerPoint expert to create effective visual aids. The rules I outline here are based on scientific research and human experience. I recommend that you watch this TED talk from David J Phillips.
Manner of Speaking
JUNE 7, 2020
James Baldwin (1924 – 1987) American Novelist, Poet and Activist. You have to decide who you are and force the world to deal with you, not with its idea of you.”. James Baldwin. Photo courtesy of Allan Warren. The post Quotes for Public Speakers (No.
DeFinis Communications
JUNE 10, 2020
When presenting to a virtual audience, it’s easy to lose people’s attention and feel the energy plummet. In fact, “the distraction factor” is one of the most important differences between speaking to a live audience versus a virtual audience.
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 25, 2020
Quote: “What is the best possible vision of the future and is it within my power to control and make it happen?” Libby Gill The past few months have brought about some very doom and gloom moments for many of us, especially in the speaking business.
Speaking Freely
JUNE 6, 2020
Use This Job Interview Strategy to Win Managerial and Executive Positions Massive numbers of layoffs during the COVID19 pandemic mean having a job interview strategy to win managerial and executive positions a wise skill to polish.
Duarte Blog
JUNE 2, 2020
You’ve been on the audience end of virtual gatherings for the past couple months. So, when it’s your turn to lead one, you know what you’re up against.
SlideModel
JUNE 30, 2020
Businesses can be affected due to consumer behavior that they might find hard to predict. Many theories, models and research have long tried to predict motivations of consumers for buying goods or services based on consumer preferences.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 28, 2020
New York Magazine's Madame Clairevoyant's column is something you can hang your hat on. It's a bit of solidity when everything else is whirling around wildly. This week, with corona out of control, will probably be brutal on the stock market.
DeFinis Communications
JUNE 3, 2020
Giving a great virtual presentation is all about connecting with your audience, right? But as you may have already realized, building connection through a device screen isn’t that easy.
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 30, 2020
With coronavirus and all of the change in the world, it’s easy to forget about the dreams for your business and your life. Many have been in survival mode. Some hanging on by a thread. But what about your dream? Is now the right time to bring it back into your view? I say, heck ya!
SketchBubble
JUNE 8, 2020
What do you want to become – a sales manager, a talent acquisition expert, a computer analyst, or a doctor? Whatever your career aspirations are, good public speaking skills make you stand out in the extremely competitive job market and give you an edge over other job seekers.
Duarte Blog
JUNE 4, 2020
Story is a powerful and persuasive communication device that can move people to dream big dreams, embrace big ideas, and accomplish big things, like transitioning to a new normal. Stories simultaneously engage our senses and trigger thoughts, memories, and emotions.
K8sVoice
JUNE 30, 2020
I was born into white privilege. Not wealth, but privilege, nonetheless. I know that. My first ancestor on this North American soil arrived in Boston in 1658. That was on my dad’s side. On my mother’s side, they arrived around the same time but further south in the mid-Atlantic region.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 28, 2020
The New York Times is blunt: What was put out there to manage or just create the illusion of managing COVID-19 hasn't been effective. More than four months into the pandemic in the U.S., the virus retains total control. Those efforts could go down in history as The Folly of 2020.
More than PowerPoint...
JUNE 29, 2020
Let me explain what I’m doing right now. I am sitting alone in a room and I am talking to a piece of glass. And that’s why I think the advice “just act natural” is a bogus piece of public speaking advice.
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 4, 2020
“We don’t put bums on seats anymore, we put souls in seats. We serve humans, it’s a different vibe.” Michelle Villalobos I met with Michelle just as COVID was starting and the word Coronavirus was beginning to circulate.
SlideModel
JUNE 11, 2020
The customer success movement is getting stronger year over year. In 2019, 83% of Customer Success teams increased in size. This year, even more organizations plan to invest in new customer success management programs to ramp up their service levels. But what does customer success mean?
Duarte Blog
JUNE 26, 2020
During the 2020 Association for Talent Development (ATD) Virtual Conference, Patti Sanchez and Nancy Duarte gave a keynote titled, “Influence Through Story.” ” They spoke about the power of story and how you can use it to increase your influence and impact.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
JUNE 17, 2020
Am I writing my final book? I have written 25 or more books (I’ve honestly lost count), all but three or four of which are still for sale (print, epub, Kindle and PDF in most instances; check them out at … Continue reading →
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 27, 2020
It could have gone either way. The movement to boycott advertising on the Facebook platforms could have fizzled out. It was put in play by civil rights groups. Or, it could have picked enough traction to make the social network pay attention to preventing hate speech and misinformation.
More than PowerPoint...
JUNE 22, 2020
What can you do when you’re onstage and you freeze? Try a BIG MUSCLE MOVEMENT. What to do: Find a BIG MUSCLE MOVEMENT that works for you. It should be something you can do easily, that you enjoy doing, and yet looks great or reasonable on stage. Practice this technique. Do it daily.
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 11, 2020
Navigating toward the “new normal” in the speaking world is proving to be a large learning curve for all of us. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I have invited 2 of my long-term friends and veterans of booking speakers for large scale meetings to join me.
SketchBubble
JUNE 22, 2020
Public speaking is a vital skill for business owners, potential entrepreneurs, marketing and sales executives, coaches, trainers, and all the individuals related to professional services.
Duarte Blog
JUNE 16, 2020
Whether it’s a billion dollar pharma company driving to cure cancer or a local accountant who touts her ability to consistently get customers more money back on their taxes, all companies are using and communicating data in some form or another.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
JUNE 7, 2020
I am working on my 23rd book: Clustering & Chunking: How To Figure Out What You Want To Do. And How To Get It Done. It’s for people who want to get stuff done, be it for pleasure, for work, … Continue reading →
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 26, 2020
Journalism remains a vocation or sacred calling. Not just a job. In this summer of great suffering, there might be more horror piled on that sector which has always been mission-driven.
Speak and Deliver
JUNE 15, 2020
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