Forever young and distrusted: The five languages young professionals need to know

Forever young and distrusted: The five languages young professionals need to know

Apr. 28, 2010 by

You may be familiar with the prayer-like song that Bob Dylan wrote in which he wishes that someone, or all of us, can “stay forever young.” May you always be courageous Stand upright and be strong And may you stay…

Presentation Skills: Keep it simple

Presentation Skills: Keep it simple

Feb. 16, 2010 by

If you don’t want to talk about it, don’t put it on the slide. Knowledgeable people in the audience notice small details and ask penetrating questions. Less knowledgeable people lob random questions to probe for weaknesses in your argument and

Persuasive communication and the Geico gecko

Persuasive communication and the Geico gecko

Jan. 28, 2010 by

The Geico gecko, the AFLAC duck, and Jared the Subway sandwich guy all have the same job.  They are likeable characters who appear in very short stories (ads) on TV. The gecko is low-key and sensible while his boss, the