Executive presence

Executive Presence: Look the Part: The Camera is Always On

Feb. 26, 2014 by

When I read that Simon Cowell, the well-known judge of American Idol, just had a baby daughter, it made me reflect on the talents he has ushered into the world. One of my favorites is Susan Boyle. Remember her? She’s

Business Presentations: Stay Positive

Feb. 19, 2014 by

What do you do when, as a product director,  your brand is losing share to a new competitor, your colleagues and bosses know that your formerly successful product is being knocked off the shelf by a new technology, and it’s

Persuasiveness: The Power of Personality

Feb. 12, 2014 by

Research shows that when people need help getting a job done, they’ll choose a congenial colleague over a more capable one. This tendency has big implications for every organization–and for everyone who seeks to be persuasive as a presenter. When