by admin | Jun 16, 2025 | Communication, Presentations
As soon as I saw him open the leather portfolio he had laid on the podium, I could feel my eyelids getting heavier. The CEO looked down at his script and read, “Good morning. It’s great to be with you.” And the rest sailed over the audience because by the time he had...
by admin | May 28, 2025 | Communication, Presentations
I looked around the crowded ballroom and saw people starting to nod off. Sure, the open bar probably played a role and so did the open buffet dinner. But the real culprit stood behind a tall, wooden podium droning on about EBITA, GAAP, KPI’s, and ROIs. While they are...
by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Communication, Presentations
A few weeks ago, while I was sitting at a stop sign, I white Nissan Rogue approached from my left. As the car got closer, I could see the driver, a 20-something year old with a mop of brown. He wore ear buds and glanced his eyes down at a cellphone. He was close...
by admin | Apr 11, 2025 | Communication, Leadership
Leadership is fundamentally about guiding others toward a common vision and motivating them to take action. Thus, effective communication lies at the core of true leadership. However, many leaders believe they are conveying their messages clearly when, in reality,...
by admin | Mar 9, 2025 | Communication
The flight attendant leaned against the wall outside of the restroom and spoke into a microphone, broadcasting her voice throughout the cabin of the plane. She said her name and it didn’t register. It didn’t stick. Neither did anything else she said. And it didn’t...