Rather than lecturing and pounding your audience with dozens of slides, engage the crowd through participation. Above all, be yourself.
Gathering to exchange war stories and business cards can be fun and even lucrative, but some people fail to bring along their manners—and their eye for less obvious opportunities.
These placeholders can muddy your message, yet a narrow-minded quest to rid verbal quirks could undermine your authenticity. Consider these tips.
Don’t let the interviewer dominate the conversation. Here’s how to regain control in the heat of the moment.
The annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner featured a presidential historian rather than having a comedian deliver the keynote. Here are five takeaways for presenters.
In a poll of 10,000 employees conducted by Ragan and Blind, the transportation company rebounded after controversies. Not every firm, nor their top leaders, fared so well.
The company has been facing scrutiny from investors as sales continue to decline and the SEC investigates internal policies. ‘The CEO’s first concern has to be people,’ Kraft’s new chief said.
Open with one big idea, use visual aids to crystallize crucial information, and close with a strong call to action.
More is always too much. Also, don’t show up without energy, emotion and enthusiasm.
Stand up when you present, bring visceral energy and emotion, and get everyone out of there in under an hour.
Pop culture might suggest that referring to notes while speaking makes you look unprepared, but it’s better than spewing blather or getting off topic. Here’s how to consult them with style.
You might not grab celebrity-level adulation every time you ascend the podium and dive into your presentation, but you can thwart common attention thieves by using these techniques.
Encourage your leaders to enhance the narrative with visual, visceral and conversational commentary.
Have you been asked to prepare remarks for the leader of your organization? Here are three crucial components of crafting a speech for someone else to deliver.
Protect your precious instrument by developing a daily warmup routine, practicing good belly breathing and prioritizing clarity.
