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Oral Communication
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Friday, February 24th, 2012In just four decades the Internet has spread to much of the world. Now, the shift to high-bandwidth connectivity and the global availability of supercomputing is accelerating. Photo credit – snippet from original article – NYTimes.com Via www.nytimes.com
The Art of Purposeful Storytelling
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012Peter Guber, chairman and CEO of the Mandalay Entertainment Group, explains how to establish an emotional connection with any audience through storytelling, a concept also discussed in Bovee & Thill textbooks. Via www.youtube.com
Craft an Attention-Grabbing Message
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012You can feel the tension in the compressed smiles, quick nods and pointed questions at the annual Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare conference. Schedules are packed as the high-stakes finance crowd gathers to hear 20-minute rapid-fire talks by CEOs of start-ups and public companies who seek funding or favorable stock analysts' reports. Presenters speak fast, using [...]
For Winning Presentations, Be Steve Jobs, Not Mark Zuckerberg
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012You know the cliché: People are more frightened of public speaking than rabid dogs or even death. Yet your presentation skills are essential to being a success with employees, investors, partners, and customers. What kind of presenter are you? . . . Via www.cbsnews.com
Fear of Public Speaking: Visual Success
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012Watch Visualize Success: Fear of Public Speaking Series 5 on YouTube
17 Tips for Preparing and Delivering a Polished Speech
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012"Though drafting and delivering a strong speech may seem daunting, these tips break down the process to make you look like a seasoned pro," says Farnoosh Brock (photo, left). Read her "17 tips for preparing and delivering a polished speech" here. Ragan.com author bio – Farnoosh Brock left a career at a Fortune 500 company [...]
10 Time-Tested Techniques for Any Speechwriter
Friday, December 2nd, 2011“I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States …” In Washington, D.C., and countless communities, there are people who dream of reciting that oath and delivering an inaugural address. Many others dream of writing the speech. That is David Kusnet (photo, left), former speechwriter for President [...]
Every ‘No’ Could Be a Good Thing
Thursday, November 17th, 2011Walter E. Jacobson, M.D., offers a strategy to those who often have to endure several "nos" before hearing a "yes." In his example he uses the case of a car salesman who gets one sale from every ten visitors. "That being the case, a car salesman can expect to get a no from nine people [...]
5 Rules for Writing a Winning Speech
Thursday, November 10th, 2011David Meadvin (photo, left), founder of the speechwriting firm Inkwell Strategies, is often asked "about how to write a winning speech." "There are a lot of different ways to answer that question, but after crafting remarks for leaders in government, nonprofits and the private sector, I’ve learned that there are essentially five rules that all [...]
8 Speechwriting Lessons You Can Learn from Songwriters
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011Peter Jeff (photo, left), adjunct public speaking instructor, says, "You can make your speechwriting sing by learning lessons from songwriters. By applying these eight songwriting techniques, you will get your audiences to virtually tap their feet, nod their heads, and even hum along to your message."
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