How To Say Your Name

How To Say Your Name

Oct. 18, 2016 by

Just got back from a kickoff meeting for a global IT project. Thirty people were sitting around a big table. One of the leaders of the meeting said, “Let’s all introduce ourselves. Say your name and tell us some things.”

80/20 Rule for Public Speaking

80/20 Rule for Public Speaking

Oct. 4, 2016 by

Vilfredo Pareto (1848-1923) was an Italian economist who noticed that 80 percent of the land in Italy was owned by 20% of the people, and that 20% of the peapods in his garden produced 80% of the peas.  He invented

The Habit that Ensures You Will Sell More

The Habit that Ensures You Will Sell More

Sep. 20, 2016 by

People are more likely to like your ideas if they like you–as a business person, a leader, and a communicator. I think the best way to get them to like you is to be open and honest about who you