by Alan | Dec 16, 2005 | Communication skills, Delivery
Evidently one of my attempts at humor has offended someone (surprise, surprise). Seems that an acronym I was using to draw attention to a program — and I knew going in it was just a ploy for attention — drew the ire of a politically correct reader....
by Alan | Dec 15, 2005 | Communication skills, Delivery
Finishing up a three-day class today. Usually slam worn out on a good week — being sick has made it much harder than normal. My voice was ’bout shot, my patience low, and I was ready for the final bell to sound.With about two hours to go I became aware...
by Alan | Dec 14, 2005 | Communication skills, Delivery, Leadership
At a company where an executive needed/wanted to get a message out. Because of the circumstances and the hesitation of the presenter to make it “his” show or just read a message, it was decided to make it an interview, and I found myself in the position of...
by Alan | Dec 13, 2005 | Communication skills
Jared Richardson talks of why he hates email today. Just had a similar conversation with a buddy on Sunday night, although the reasons differ. I made the comment then that email has made us much less efficient with communication. We send more information, but...
by Alan | Dec 13, 2005 | Communication skills
My cold has persisted. The last few days, this has resulted in my head being so stopped up I can’t hear very well. Late last week, two people were talking in my office door (I had my back turned) and I didn’t even hear them. Yesterday, I was in a (loud)...
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...
