by Alan | Apr 10, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery
I am frequently in audiences that feel the need to appreciate, acknowledge, or just get some energy out by clapping. I personally think we’re on an upswing in applause — which I pretty much dislike–but I accept it for what it is.The problem is, most...
by Alan | Apr 9, 2006 | Communication skills
David Ferrabee blogs today about the business world using English and the need to speak in the terms (language) of the customer. Makes a lot of sense. I’d extend it to more than just business. And more than just language. In fact, it’s a direct hit to...
by Alan | Apr 9, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery
Had a chance to sit in the rear of a large crowd today. And it just underscored the need to have constant and deliberate eye contact no matter what the size of the audience. In this case, the presenter’s eyes rarely reached halfway back, and with the stage...
by Alan | Apr 7, 2006 | Communication skills
As someone who talks like a firetruck late to the blaze, I appreciated Steve Crescenzo’s blog entry today (about speaking too fast, and communicating with folks of another tongue in general). I’ve gotten the same reviews from my international students...
by Alan | Apr 6, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, Toastmasters
I chaired our local Toastmasters’ meeting today. That’s always fun. So much to learn from attempting to get so many details together. We were doing this as a demo meeting in conjunction with an employee work-life program to promote both Toastmasters and...
by Alan | Apr 6, 2006 | Communication skills
Followup to my thoughts of yesterday. Had several meetings today. One had an agenda with times and goals and it finished within one minute of time and accomplished exactly what was stated. One had an agenda without times or goals, and it finished on time but...
