by Alan | Aug 6, 2006 | Communication skills, Content, Delivery
Another of my TTPP (Top Ten Pet Peeves). This one is SOOOO prevalent. You’ll hear it everywhere now.Speakers who begin a sentence with, “Well, to be honest…” If you’re ever in a one-on-one conversation with me and say that, I’ll...
by Alan | Aug 4, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, Toastmasters
Had someone ask me today who I thought were good presenters. Having asked that same question of people who I consider to be masters of the craft, I was surprised (pleased?) to find I had the same answer — I’ve never found anyone (and certainly I include...
by Alan | Aug 3, 2006 | Communication skills, Content
Watched a C-level keynote today where the presenter had clearly done some research. Problem is, he then proceeded to quote random facts in differing units, making comparisons virtually impossible. At one point he quoted some important length of time from days of...
by Alan | Aug 2, 2006 | Communication skills, Content, Delivery
Working with a student in class last week, helping him craft and refine his message. The student was an experienced speaker, having given his keynote many times, but had come for help because he “just wasn’t satisified” with what he had presented...
by Alan | Aug 1, 2006 | Communication skills, Content, Delivery, Don't!
Watched a chief address the troops. After a rather one-sided soliloquy and a tame/easy Q&A (planted?), Head Honcho ended with the statement, “I hope I hit some of the high points that you wanted to hear…” There are lots of things to hope for:...
by Alan | Jul 31, 2006 | Communication skills
Just back from my High School reunion — first time I’d seen most of those folks since we walked those many years ago. It was with mixed feelings that I attended, but I’m glad I did.One thing I found interesting with communication implications is...
