Pascal’s Wager and Public Speaking

Pascal’s Wager and Public Speaking

Jun. 27, 2008 by

Blaise Pascal was a 17th century French mathematical genius who spelled out the laws of probability more clearly than anyone before him.  This was a watershed moment, because for the first time humanity had a systematic way of thinking about

Interpersonal Skills: A Happy Warrior Teaches the Art of Influence

Interpersonal Skills: A Happy Warrior Teaches the Art of Influence

Jan. 11, 2008 by

Michael Jendrzejczyk died at the age of 53. His obituary in the New York Times reveals a remarkable man: empathetic, principled, and, most instructive for those of us seeking to become more skillful influencers, a very effective advocate for what

Effective Presentation: Quick! Name three talks you can remember!

Effective Presentation: Quick! Name three talks you can remember!

Jun. 8, 2007 by

When I ask people to remember three talks they’ve heard or seen recently, most people have to think long and hard. I asked myself this question a few days ago, and this is the third entry in my response. I