Many moons ago we discussed why individual introductions in a group setting don’t work. I still stand by that. But I watched a proper way to handle them when they are done the other day. Ms. Big Wig could have sat by and said, “Uh, huh. I see. Nice. Whatever.“ Instead, she did what most [...]
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Was at our local ASTD Chapter’s Munch & Mingle today. Several of the attendees were there as part of a job search, and interested in different perspectives on how to craft a resume. One admitted he hadn’t made one since shortly after college (and while I didn’t ask his age, I’m guessing that was more [...] I try to hydrate when I speak (tip: it’s best to hydrate a day before speaking). This usually means stashing water bottles at both sides of an auditorium and having a supply at the ready in any classroom. Today I did not have a water bottle and instead chose the facility’s open cup. [...] Here’s a tip that must not be well known judging from how many times I see people fail to use it. The problem with projecting a presentation is that if a break comes or the presenter wishes to do some other work on his computer, then that work can be displayed for all to see, which [...] I usually agree with Tom Antion104 on his speaking points, and his blog has some great tips. But I have to disagree with his most recent post about moving while speaking105. While there are certainly times that speakers move too much, I think the error is more often that they move to little. It’s too simplistic [...] Overheard in the men’s room of a training center (which violates some man code, but that’s someone else’s blog), just after lunchtime: Student (to instructor): “Oh good. I thought I was going to be late. Now I know I won’t be the last one there.” Instructor: “Yeah, well, uh, I didn’t realize quite what time it was. [...] The Boy and I got a fantastic tour of the local TV Station103105170 courtesy of neighbor and Sports anchor Jeff Gravley104106171 today. In our conversation, I was particularly interested in the communication skills that were needed for his job, and also how that has changed due to technology in the last 20 years or [...] |
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