by Alan | Dec 11, 2005 | Communication skills, Delivery
Some interesting reading in Ben Franklin’s autobiography, on so many levels.Found this little tidbit outlining Franklin’s relationship with 18th century Methodist evangelist George Whitefield. He was amazed by his powerful voice, and measured the distance...
by Alan | Dec 9, 2005 | Communication skills, Delivery, Leadership
I’m not talking potty traing. Although I could.Working with an executive on a message to the troops. The topic is all the high-level things about strategy and planning and future and such– pesky details aren’t that important at a time like this. The...
by Alan | Dec 8, 2005 | Communication skills, Delivery
In my travels and travails, I frequently run across…Well, actually, many people that speak seem to have the unintended character trait of…Before I implicate everyone, let me throw out the caveat that not EVERYONE does this, butWell, most people do, so I...
by Alan | Dec 4, 2005 | Communication skills, Delivery
Sat in on two speeches/presentations/lessons/demos this week where the presenter has had a pseudo-rhetorical question that they wanted the audience to pause and reflect on. In one case, there was a talk of focusing in on the meaning and even a mention of closing eyes...
by Alan | Dec 2, 2005 | Communication skills, Delivery
I find myself crossing idioms and saying things that get lots of blank looks, especially from people whose native tongue is not English (which I am fortunate enough to deal with on a regular basis). I usually catch myself after the fact, but am not doing so great at...
by Alan | Nov 29, 2005 | Communication skills, Delivery, Sales
Had a one-on-one technical demo today. Cool product, neat technology, successful business model, working for the customers. Person showing off the product was competent, well spoken, and giving not only of time, but knowledge. Everything set up for success.I needed...
