by Alan | Jan 17, 2007 | Communication skills, Efficiency, Leadership, public speaking
Like 100 million other Americans, I made a commitment heading in to the New Year to eat better and lose some weight. After a visit to the nutritionist, some very basic (common sense) action items turned into a quick difference on the scales. While I’m told...
by Alan | Jan 10, 2007 | Communication skills, Delivery, Parenting, public speaking
Watched an interaction at a meeting today that was really quite humorous. A person with laptop in tow was being asked direct questions by another person. One question sparked a lightbulb that only Google could answer. So laptop popped open and attention was turned...
by Alan | Jan 3, 2007 | Communication skills, Content, Delivery, public speaking
Had a fun and unusual assignment last night. I worked for ESPNU at a local college basketball game as a “talent stat liaison” (I made up the job title). Basically, I was feeding stats and interesting tidbits, records, runs, and story lines to the guys in...
by Alan | Jan 1, 2007 | Communication skills, Content, Delivery, public speaking
This year I’ve passionately tried to observe as many speakers as I can, noting what works and what doesn’t for each. I’m constantly trying to cull this down into what works for me, just as ever speaker should tailor their strengths and abilities to...
by Alan | Dec 22, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, Don't!, public speaking
Probably one of the most common delivery mistakes I see in newbies and experienced presenters alike is the urge to carry something with them on the podium. Mark this rule down — if we hold something in our hands while we talk, WE WILL play with it. And IT WILL...
by Alan | Dec 11, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, Leadership, public speaking
“I want this to be informal.” That statement was near the end of the stated logistics of a manager to about 200 troops in a meeting. The forum was a large auditorium, and the manager was on an elevated stage, with a backdrop of a two-story A/V screen...
