Executive Communication

Ragan Insider | David Grossman

10 quotes to stoke your employee engagement fire

May these words of wisdom encourage you as your team works to inspire and motivate those who do the heavy lifting.

Ragan Insider | Nancy Duarte

5 common presentation missteps—and how to avoid them

It’s easy to see and hear the flaws when someone else is delivering a talk, but many of us lapse into those very miscues when we’re speaking. The first step is identifying the problems.

Ragan Insider | Robby Brumberg

How, when and where should you communicate bad news?

Follow this guidance from savvy industry pros to be more of an empathetic helper than a heartless henchman.

Ragan Insider | Christina Hennessey

How to steer a media interview to your key topic or point

Broadcasters, podcasters and journalists thrive on curiosity. Here are several invaluable phrases and redirections to guide the conversation fluidly to your focus—without tipping your hand.

Ragan Insider | Paul Barton

How your last slide can leave a lasting impression

The final image or text, on the screen until everyone as left the room, can make your overriding message indelible or afford audience members a chance to connect with you later.

Ragan Insider | Nick Morgan

4 essentials for your presentation prep

Most speakers don’t have the luxury of Iggy Pop’s eight-hour pre-show routine, so you must focus on key elements to put your best self forward, engage the crowd and land your message.

Ragan Insider | David Meerman Scott

Try these Q&A approaches to enhance a keynote speech

Whether you’re hosting an event or delivering the oration yourself, these techniques can deal with audience queries without detracting from the presenter’s energy and message.

Ragan Insider | Christina Hennessey

5 essentials for delivering a sharp team presentation

Getting every contributor on board is crucial, of course. Then the fun starts: brainstorming, assigning roles and harmonizing your visuals. There’s a lot to do, but the result is worth it.

Ragan Insider | Amy Boone

5 tips for a striking speaker introduction

These brief addresses can be challenging, but they are essential to setting an audience’s first impression of a featured speaker—and can offer you a chance to shine, as well.

Ragan Insider | Nick Morgan

5 presentation lessons from Toastmasters’ top speaker

Deliver your story with emotion and humor, actively involving the audience, and conclude with a meaningful point.

Ragan Insider | Christina Hennessey

5 crucial preliminary steps to elevate your team presentation

Heading off problems will make for a seamless and memorable event, so practice everything—even handing off microphones and slide deck controls to your fellow participants.

Ragan Insider | Amy Boone

4 vocal tips to elevate your presentation

With delivery twice as important as the content itself, speakers must master volume, pitch, rate and enunciation. Here are techniques to land your message with the audience.

Ragan Insider | Nancy Duarte

5 ways to wow execs with your presentation

Crystallize your key points straight away, craft concise summary slides, and rehearse until your confidence soars.

Ragan Insider | Ashish Arora

How to find and develop public speakers within your organization

Going beyond the boardroom will broaden your opportunities for cultivating those who know your company best and can speak on its behalf with passion and confidence.