Business Communication: You Are a Professional Speaker

Sep. 25, 2013 by

If you work for a company, and your job entails public speaking, you are paid to speak. That’s right, you are a professional speaker–in the same business as Anthony Robbins, Jack Welch, and Malcolm Gladwell. Your company is paying you

8 Great Bold, Stern and Wise Presentation Tips from the Supremes

8 Great Bold, Stern and Wise Presentation Tips from the Supremes

Nov. 6, 2012 by

You want to get ready for prime time as a persuasive speaker?  Then read these instructions to lawyers, issued by the Supreme Court, on how to address the Justices.  The rules are highly relevant for any business speaker who is

Pickpockets, magic, and the art of getting attention

Pickpockets, magic, and the art of getting attention

Jul. 7, 2011 by

I was told to watch out for pickpockets in Athens, in particular the mustard trick, how on the metro they spill mustard on you, apologize, and wipe it off with a dirty napkin while their co-conspirators take advantage of your