by Alan | May 15, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, Leadership, Parenting
Had a friend relate a communication from a Big Wig at a large corporation. Seems that the peons were getting careless with their reporting, specifically their project statii and time reports. So in a global communication to the entire organization, Mr. Wig mentioned...
by Alan | May 11, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, Don't!, Toastmasters
Got to evaluate a Toastmasters speech today. Evaluating is hard. This particular speech was made easier by the fact the presenter approached me beforehand and told me to “let ’em have it” — in other words, not to go easy and really help...
by Alan | May 10, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, PowerPoint, Sales
More from today’s Beyond Bullet Points presentation…Cliff did a live survey for the audience’s response as to what a “normal” (boring, bullet-drive) PPT presentation made them feel like. About 80% of respondants enterred one of two...
by Alan | May 9, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, Don't!, Parenting, Toastmasters
This is one of my TTPP (Top Ten Pet Peeve’s). Tonite’s example was my nephew’s middle school band concert. Three separate times the band director said something to the effect of “Before we get started, I’d like to…” This...
by Alan | Apr 29, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, Leadership, Parenting
Today was a monumental day in the life of the Hoffler family. My first Tee-ball game as a parent. Watching the wee one line it up to smack (dribble) it the first time was a moment I hope I never forget.The funny moments of the game are almost too numerous to count. ...
by Alan | Apr 27, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, PowerPoint
Our local newspaper ran a front page article today on the use of PowerPoint. Who knew that such skills were worthy of the #1 spot in the daily news? And with it’s opening paragraph leading the way:Some of the world’s most satisfying naps, deepest...
