Public Speaking Tips: How to be Emotional about a Dry Topic

Public Speaking Tips: How to be Emotional about a Dry Topic

Dec. 4, 2009 by

First of all, don’t overdo it.  If it’s dry, it’s dry.  I heard someone link his call to action to survival, which was a bit of an overstatement.  Modesty in all things! Nevertheless, since I often find myself urging clients

Rationality and Emotion:  How we Make Decisions

Rationality and Emotion: How we Make Decisions

Dec. 2, 2009 by

The Wise Presenter would do well to study how people make decisions (and how you yourself make decisions.) Jonathan Lehrer is a Rhodes Scholar out of Columbia University, an editor at large for the science-focused Seed Magazine and the author

Presentation Preparation:  Where to Start

Presentation Preparation: Where to Start

Dec. 2, 2009 by

How should you start preparing a presentation to senior executives? Don’t start by digging through your slide library and pulling the old standbys out. Rather, answer these questions. What is the topic or subject you are reporting on? Be clear