February 1, 2010 – 3:58 pm
What’s it take to be remembered these day? We certainly know what doesn’t work. Material directed at the intellect (bullets, charts, graphs), most frequently goes only into short-term memory and is rarely memorable. But case study after case study reveals that a presenter’s personal stories can be a powerful conduit for communicating value, important lessons [...]

Presentation Storytelling [3:31m]:
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Audiences are pretty savvy. Whether it’s a presidential debate, a sales call or a formal presentation, they can always tell when something is not what is appears to be. Even the word “presentation” today usually evokes visions of stiff formality and an overly canned delivery.
But there’s good news. Our audiences are not looking for perfect [...]

Authentic Communication [6:11m]:
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People simply expect more from their leaders today. This is no more true then when they are communicating important messages to us. We expect them to convey honest, compelling and inspiring messages. Unfortunately, most don’t and at the heart of the problem is a glaring lack of self-awareness. Until leaders can see themselves through others [...]

Leadership Communication 1 [5:40m]:
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February 22, 2008 – 3:58 pm
See if this sounds a little familiar…
You’ve been an engineer in a larger organization for a while now. And over the years, your insight into the engineering process has created a steady vertical climb in your career path. But now, there are a few rumblings regarding your communication style. It’s obviously served you well for many [...]

Presentation Tips for Engineers [9:54m]:
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October 8, 2007 – 6:29 pm
It’s estimated the average business professional sits through 2-3 presentations of some sort every work day. This little data point creates a challenge for all of us. How can I make my presentations stand out from the crowd? Especially if you find yourself competing for a sales opportunity, budget dollars or maybe just mindshare for [...]

Making Your Messages Stick! - Part 2 [7:33m]:
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