by Alan | Apr 30, 2006 | Communication skills
I often wonder if I’m the only one to hear what I hear. On a flight today where the flight attendant was less than stellar — let’s just say she wasn’t the fastest jet in the squadron. Somehow my “apple juice” ended up red...
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...
by Alan | Apr 24, 2006 | Communication skills, Sales
Been carrying on an email dialog with someone for the past few weeks about a topic near and dear to my heart. He’s offering advice — I’m desparately looking for some. It’s a matter of heart vs. fact vs. prudence vs. regret. I’ve stated...
by Alan | Apr 22, 2006 | Communication skills, Leadership, Parenting
Had one of those cute parenting moments today. Today was the wife’s birthday. I took the kids with me this morning to pick up a birthday cake, dropping it by my sister-in-law’s for delivery at our house later in the evening. My three-year-old daughter...
by Alan | Apr 20, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, Leadership, Toastmasters
Struck up a conversation with a fellow Toastmaster today on “What makes the difference?” We watch Toastmasters and speakers all the time. Some get better and some do not. Some offer lots of ways for their evaluator to help them, some barely even offer a...
