Gocompare.com's "There and Back Again" is one of the growing number of platforms telling the story of financial comebacks. Actually, the new hot brand is almost losing it all or actually filing for bankruptcy and then returning to financial security or even wealth. MORE
The dream among so many graduating college used to be doing whatever it takes to try to "make it" in the New York Metro area. That is spread over New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. But, that could change by the time the Class of 2021 suits up for their first good job. MORE
Vanity Fair specializes in profiling brandname institutions which are in trouble. One hot one, many recall, was Stanford Graduate School of Business. There, the dean Garth Saloner stepped down after being outed in a lawsuit for an inappropriate relationship. MORE
I had a one-year contract to work as a national media spokesperson for a tech company – traveling the USA to convey the client’s key messages. My advice to anyone answering media questions? Know the key messages you must work into each interview. MORE
Every professional speaker should be looking for ways to build their following and revenue and there are a number of ways to do that. In Episode 55 of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are joined by Katie Krimitsos, founder of Biz Women Rock – a community and education resource for action-driven women who are looking […]. The post [Podcast] How to Build Your Speaking Business Following and Revenue Using Paid Communities with Katie Krimitsos appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
The average human being’s ability to process information is astonishing. In this digital age, a social media user is apt to absorb 285 pieces of content every day, and be exposed to as many as 1,000 digital links. If we are puzzled about something, we “Google” it and find a simple explanation. MORE
For this one, the Drudge Report has gone upscale. It links to The New Yorker account by Ryan Lizza of Anthony Scaramucci's character assassination of Reince Priebus, Steve Bannon and much much more. It's totally gonza journalism. MORE
The non-generic cover letter has been considered the power tool in a search for work. Those applying for jobs and assignments usually agonize over the tone, the organization and length. MORE
The murder happened on a cruise ship. The setting was the Alaskan Panhandle. The victim was Kristy Manzanares, 39. She had been a mother of three and Sotheby realtor. Here are the details from the Daily Mail. This is yet another branding blow to the cruise ship industry. MORE
3D is here! Yes, you can now insert certain types of 3D models into PowerPoint, rotate them and even animate them. At the end, I’ll show you a video of an animated 3D model in PowerPoint. To be clear, to get this new feature, you have to have Office 365, which is the subscription version. MORE
Like Steve Jobs at Stanford , filmmaker John Waters delivered an iconic commencement speech at the Rhode Island School of Design. Essentially, it was about how to make trouble effectively. Those who do will wind up "rich," at least as Waters defines that concept. MORE
On February 20, 2005, inventor of gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson committed suicide. He was 67 years old. During his life he had produced works of genius such as "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas." " He had the rare gift of self-awareness. MORE
The Wall Street Journal headline screams: The era of Tort Lawsuits Is Waning. The three major reasons Joe Palazzolo cites are: State restrictions. Increasing cost. MORE
The communications firm hires content providers such as myself to produce human resources articles. Only it didn't hire me for any assignments. MORE
Employers, reports The Wall Street Journal , are pulling remote employees and contractors back in the office. They range from IBM to Bank of America. The reasons include the need for more collaboration, being closer to the customer and gaining greater control in how the work day is spent. Of course, that could represent a messy transition for those affected. For instance, they might have to supplement the hours needed for caretakers of the young and the elderly. MORE
Wildly popular Twitter hasn't got the hang of being a company on a growth trajectory. In fact, as Bloomberg reports, it has told investors 2017 will be a lost year. For Q2, total revenue was down almost 5%. Advertisers prefer doing business with Facebook and Google. MORE
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This had been hyped: Megyn Kelly was going to interview celebrity Maria Menounos about her recent surgery to remove a brain tumor. The promoted takeaway was to be how grateful Menounos was for the ordeal. She claimed it provided the wake-up call to change her life. MORE
Timing is everything. Those engineering revolutions, at least successful ones, understand that. They hold off the big bangs until the situation is bad enough to elicit communal push-back. That tipping point has come in the anti-Trump mass movement. It is now, yes, a revolution. MORE
Obviously, the Drudge Report is no longer the mouthpiece of conservatism. It headlines with the big news that MSNBC beats out Fox News in weekday cable prime time. Yes, this is the MSNBC which gave former Fox News Roger Ailes ally Greta Van Susteren the boot. MORE
Jersey City, New Jersey and Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. According to the mental map I have been carrying around with me for decades, both were filled with streets of contentment and belonging. MORE
Timing is everything. Those engineering revolutions, at least successful ones, understand that. They hold off the big bangs until the situation is bad enough to elicit communal push-back. That tipping point has come in the anti-Trump mass movement. It is now, yes, a revolution. MORE
Once an associate at Dentons and headed for a new future by attending graduate school, Michael Potere has been indicated. The crimes are associated with his alleged attempt to extort $210,000 and a work of art from Dentons. If convicted he faces up to 22 years in prison. MORE
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The traditional legal concept of public nuisance has become protean. In litigation, it has been applied to product liability, environmental matters, pain killers and even the behavior of an annoying kid in a California neighborhood. MORE
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The NASCAR factor probably was one reason for the "Sunday Night" plunge in ratings last night. For 7/23/2017, the programming hit a new low: 2.71 million viewers. Here are the details. The television newsmagazine, hosted by Megyn Kelly, was bumped from its usual 7:00 P.M. MORE
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Presentation Guru
JULY 25, 2017
You read it right. Here’s the back story. Whenever I’m a guest lecturer or conducting training, I’ll frequently start out with a story. And just for the record, I’ve been telling stories long before it became a recognized sales tool!)
Manner of Speaking
JULY 24, 2017
“Of course I talk to myself. I like a good speaker, and I appreciate an intelligent audience.” — Dorothy Parker. Quotes for Public Speakers Dorothy Parker public speaking public speaking quotes quotes
PowerPoint Tips
JULY 24, 2017
3D is here! Yes, you can now insert certain types of 3D models into PowerPoint, rotate them and even animate them. At the end, I’ll show you a video of an animated 3D model in PowerPoint. To be clear, to get this new feature, you have to have Office 365, which is the subscription version.
The Eloquent Woman
JULY 24, 2017
Savvy speakers keep up with my wide-ranging reading list on women and public speaking by following The Eloquent Woman on Facebook , where these links and articles appear first. I always collect them here for you on Mondays as well.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
JULY 27, 2017
I had a one-year contract to work as a national media spokesperson for a tech company – traveling the USA to convey the client’s key messages. My advice to anyone answering media questions? Know the key messages you must work into each interview.
Speaker Launcher
JULY 27, 2017
Every professional speaker should be looking for ways to build their following and revenue and there are a number of ways to do that. In Episode 55 of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are joined by Katie Krimitsos, founder of Biz Women Rock – a community and education resource for action-driven women who are looking […]. The post [Podcast] How to Build Your Speaking Business Following and Revenue Using Paid Communities with Katie Krimitsos appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Presentation Guru
JULY 26, 2017
Simon Sinek spends his life teaching leaders how to inspire others.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 26, 2017
A job is no longer enough. Not to make ends meet. That is particularly the situation for Millennials with student loan debt. A new survey by Jobvite found that a fourth of us now have side hustles. The typical ones include: Freelance work. Babysitting. Dog sitting. Driving for ride sharing services.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 26, 2017
Gocompare.com's "There and Back Again" is one of the growing number of platforms telling the story of financial comebacks. Actually, the new hot brand is almost losing it all or actually filing for bankruptcy and then returning to financial security or even wealth.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 24, 2017
Obviously, the Drudge Report is no longer the mouthpiece of conservatism. It headlines with the big news that MSNBC beats out Fox News in weekday cable prime time. Yes, this is the MSNBC which gave former Fox News Roger Ailes ally Greta Van Susteren the boot.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 24, 2017
The NASCAR factor probably was one reason for the "Sunday Night" plunge in ratings last night. For 7/23/2017, the programming hit a new low: 2.71 million viewers. Here are the details. The television newsmagazine, hosted by Megyn Kelly, was bumped from its usual 7:00 P.M.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 24, 2017
Are we coming to the end of marketing, at least as we have known it? The could be happening in a growing number of categories of products and services. Reviewer Rotten Tomatoes, reports the LA Times , can kill off a film, no matter how much the makers have spent in marketing.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 23, 2017
The communications firm hires content providers such as myself to produce human resources articles. Only it didn't hire me for any assignments.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 23, 2017
Jersey City, New Jersey and Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. According to the mental map I have been carrying around with me for decades, both were filled with streets of contentment and belonging.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 25, 2017
Employers, reports The Wall Street Journal , are pulling remote employees and contractors back in the office. They range from IBM to Bank of America. The reasons include the need for more collaboration, being closer to the customer and gaining greater control in how the work day is spent. Of course, that could represent a messy transition for those affected. For instance, they might have to supplement the hours needed for caretakers of the young and the elderly.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 27, 2017
On February 20, 2005, inventor of gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson committed suicide. He was 67 years old. During his life he had produced works of genius such as "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas." " He had the rare gift of self-awareness.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 27, 2017
With automation and outsourcing, staff members are sitting ducks for layoffs in law firms. Cost efficiency is the name of the new game, as the billable hour is being increasingly challenged by clients. In Corporate America that has been happening since the mid 1980s.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 27, 2017
The non-generic cover letter has been considered the power tool in a search for work. Those applying for jobs and assignments usually agonize over the tone, the organization and length.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 27, 2017
The murder happened on a cruise ship. The setting was the Alaskan Panhandle. The victim was Kristy Manzanares, 39. She had been a mother of three and Sotheby realtor. Here are the details from the Daily Mail. This is yet another branding blow to the cruise ship industry.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 27, 2017
Wildly popular Twitter hasn't got the hang of being a company on a growth trajectory. In fact, as Bloomberg reports, it has told investors 2017 will be a lost year. For Q2, total revenue was down almost 5%. Advertisers prefer doing business with Facebook and Google.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 26, 2017
The dream among so many graduating college used to be doing whatever it takes to try to "make it" in the New York Metro area. That is spread over New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. But, that could change by the time the Class of 2021 suits up for their first good job.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 26, 2017
Vanity Fair specializes in profiling brandname institutions which are in trouble. One hot one, many recall, was Stanford Graduate School of Business. There, the dean Garth Saloner stepped down after being outed in a lawsuit for an inappropriate relationship.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 25, 2017
It is unusual but not an aberration that a law firm will withdraw from representing a client. However, the issues involved in Quinn Emanuel's cutting ties with client Uber make that decision of interest to the legal and business communities because of 2 issues.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 25, 2017
The once-conservative Drudge Report has loosened its ideological straightjacket to exploit the crazy developments in these unusual times. Today the headline is: "Republicans on Brink of Civil War." " The dynamics of that war could be two-fold.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 25, 2017
The Wall Street Journal headline screams: The era of Tort Lawsuits Is Waning. The three major reasons Joe Palazzolo cites are: State restrictions. Increasing cost.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 24, 2017
Like Steve Jobs at Stanford , filmmaker John Waters delivered an iconic commencement speech at the Rhode Island School of Design. Essentially, it was about how to make trouble effectively. Those who do will wind up "rich," at least as Waters defines that concept.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 24, 2017
The traditional legal concept of public nuisance has become protean. In litigation, it has been applied to product liability, environmental matters, pain killers and even the behavior of an annoying kid in a California neighborhood.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 24, 2017
The proliferation of lawsuits against law firms alleging gender discrimination make it seem like the legal sector is a hostile environment for ambitious women. As we recall, Alicia in "The Good Wife" almost didn't make it to year two. And that was a small law firm.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 24, 2017
It could be his time. With both political parties in chaos, Cory Booker may sense that there is space for a fresh leader to emerge. Currently Booker sounds, looks and stands like exactly that. His signature issue has been antitrust law directed at the titans of Silicon Valley.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 24, 2017
Once an associate at Dentons and headed for a new future by attending graduate school, Michael Potere has been indicated. The crimes are associated with his alleged attempt to extort $210,000 and a work of art from Dentons. If convicted he faces up to 22 years in prison.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 23, 2017
This had been hyped: Megyn Kelly was going to interview celebrity Maria Menounos about her recent surgery to remove a brain tumor. The promoted takeaway was to be how grateful Menounos was for the ordeal. She claimed it provided the wake-up call to change her life.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 23, 2017
What are the politics of programming in network television? Is it a negative development that Megyn Kelly's "Sunday Night" gets bumped out of its 7:00 P.M. slot tonight? Instead, her place is taken by NASCAR. Her news show will start later.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 23, 2017
Timing is everything. Those engineering revolutions, at least successful ones, understand that. They hold off the big bangs until the situation is bad enough to elicit communal push-back. That tipping point has come in the anti-Trump mass movement. It is now, yes, a revolution.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 23, 2017
Timing is everything. Those engineering revolutions, at least successful ones, understand that. They hold off the big bangs until the situation is bad enough to elicit communal push-back. That tipping point has come in the anti-Trump mass movement. It is now, yes, a revolution.
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