Public Speaking Skills: Hillary vs. Obama

Public Speaking Skills: Hillary vs. Obama

Feb. 4, 2008 by

During the Clinton/Obama debate from California, Barack Obama seemed to get off to a good start, making his point (“I am the future, she is the past.”) at the end of his opening remarks. As I listened, I was made

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

Presentation Tips: Lectern vs. Podium

Presentation Tips: Lectern vs. Podium

Dec. 9, 2007 by

What I have to say about lecterns and podiums is academic, but nevertheless worth mentioning. A podium is a raised platform on which a speaker (or an athlete) stands (look left.)  A lectern is the upright object on which he or