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Smart phones and cell phones are wrecking havoc with business etiquette and manners. Their indiscriminate use is hurting business, and it could be your business if you’re not careful. …Read more…
If you’ve ever attended a conference, you’ve probably witnessed a keynoter being upstaged by his introducer who goes on…and on…and on. But nobody is squirming more uncomfortably than the speaker, who is listening to the equivalent of his premature obituary. Approve Your IntroductionSpeakers devote great attention to their keynote speeches or acceptance remarks — as well they should — but the first words on the stage come from someone else: the person introducing them. An introducer who is unprepared will …Read more…
An interview with Patricia Weber, author and consultant, who advises introverts on how to leverage their strengths. How do introverts and extroverts differ in presentation style?
The primary trait that characterizes an introvert from an extrovert is personal energy. An introvert tends to get more mental or even physical energy from what I call the “playground of his or her mind.” Introspection, rather than what is going on around them, is what charges them. …Read more…
“Hithisisjohnpleasecallmebackat2193046013.”  Who is leaving this phone message! What? Who? You’ve no doubt received a voice message like this one that is completely unintelligible. These kinds of calls are high on our list of pet peeves. Speak S-l-o-w-l-y and ClearlyThe idea for this post came to us a few days ago when we were listening to a phone message over and over again to retrieve the name and phone number of the caller, one letter and one number at a time. It was frustrating, yet we felt obliged to get the information. It could have been a client who needed to speak to us – or possibly a new business prospect. …Read more…
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