As a follow-up to the previous post on things that shouldn’t be said, there are also things that should be said.I was a newlywed of less than a year when I had some great advice passed on to me from someone who quoted it as being passed to them from a wise sage...
One of the phrases I hear a lot (more than I should — heard it today) in both private and public conversations is “I really shouldn’t say this, but…” When appropriate, I usually cut the speaker off and respond, “Then...
I just finished up a boatload of notes and evaluations I took on some speakers that I observed a few weeks ago. Personal responsibilities, a hurricane, and The Hurricanes (!) delayed finishing up the write-up.While I suppose I was not surprised, it was difficult to...
The saying goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Nowhere is that truer than in public speaking and leadership. And that impression starts before we ever open our mouths or say a single word.Due to family activities,...
Went in to a major home improvement NASCAR sponsor store over the weekend to purchase some plywood. I needed a 4’x8′ piece ripped to two 2×8 pieces. Usually this is a service provided for free. At Store #1, I inquired and was told the saw was...
I’ve never been much for political correctness, and it has nothing to do with politics. I’d just rather say things the way they are rather than euphemize (is that a word?) and try not to offend. Of course, I grew up in the day when we kept score in...
