Public Speaking: Toasting the Bride

Public Speaking: Toasting the Bride

Jul. 1, 2009 by

I attended a family wedding last weekend, and the sister of the bride gave a great toast. I heard her round up her brothers as the cake was being served, saying, “Now is the time. Somebody has to say something.”

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

Speech Training: Don Imus and Insult Humor

Speech Training: Don Imus and Insult Humor

Apr. 16, 2007 by

When I heard Daniel Shore on NPR blame the listeners for the implosion of the Don Imus show, I felt a little ashamed, because I tuned in, I listened, and I laughed at Imus. I liked how he insulted his colleagues and