Effective Communication: The unexpected gets attention

Effective Communication: The unexpected gets attention

Feb. 10, 2010 by

Look at this ad from Microsoft.  It appeared in a newspaper exactly as it looks, I have not done anything to it. At first glance, it looks like a mistake.  It doesn’t belong in a newspaper or a magazine.  It’s

Presentation Skills: Best practices for meeting kick-off

Presentation Skills: Best practices for meeting kick-off

Feb. 10, 2010 by

We are often asked to kick-off meetings.  What’s the best way to get everyone focused on the task at hand, and demonstrate our own capacity for effective leadership? Start on time.  Or, if you must delay, acknowledge those who are

Presentation Pointer:  Speak their thoughts before they do

Presentation Pointer: Speak their thoughts before they do

Feb. 9, 2010 by

“Every word uttered evokes the idea of its opposite. “  –Goethe In other words, when you assert your opinion, your listeners will reflexively search their own minds for a thought that could prove your idea flawed. To take the wind