Public Speaking: Toasting the Bride
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.”
Communication Skills: Listening for the New
I just came back to work after dinner, where, over roast chicken and salad, my wife began to explain to me why some people try too hard. I felt obliged to listen, but I was also tired, and had consumed enough wine
Effective Speaking: Oscar Night Speeches
Getting ready for Oscar night? I am, and some memorable speeches from the past come to mind. Gwyneth Paltrow’s highly emotional acceptance speech for her work in Shakespeare in Love was remarkable for her ability to verbalize in the midst of such