 Do You Have Charisma? You automatically know when someone has personal charisma. You just feel it. It’s the “wow” factor that captivates people. But what is it exactly? Charisma is the Greek word for “gift.” It’s that personal magnetism, that unmistakable star quality that captures people’s imagination and inspires loyalty and devotion. Celebrities like Hugh Jackman and Jason Bieber have it. …Read more…
Our hunch is that many of you are thinking, “Oh no! Not another blog on New Year’s Resolutions!” It’s hard to keep our New Year’s resolutions, especially if we set unrealistic goals like starting a diet when there’s still a holiday fruitcake in the refrigerator! Although resolving to grow a business or adopt a healthier lifestyle is tough, it’s important to keep trying. It’s also important to set realistic goals so you feel a sense of accomplishment rather than defeat. …Read more…
In celebrating Thanksgiving, we’d like to pay special tribute to Joyce Newman, founder of The Newman Group, who influenced the professional and personal lives of thousands of people, and Maya Angelou, the author and poet whose magical words and expressions Joyce passed away in January 2017 after valiantly battling a very aggressive and treatment-resistant form of Multiple Myeloma for just over two years. She wanted nothing more than to continue living and loving life and to continue her work. Maya passed away in 2014 but her sentiments, like Joyce’s, will continue to inspire generations to come. A favorite of Joyce’s that is often used in presentations is: It’s so easy to toss off a stinging criticism or to ignore a job well done. We know it’s thoughtless but we make the excuse that we didn’t mean it or didn’t have time to extend a compliment. Maya reminds us that our actions have lasting consequences. So let’s get into the holiday spirit with other inspirational quotes from this iconic woman: …Read more…
There isn’t universal agreement, although both are essential qualities for leaders to express their authority and command of their topic. Make it Look and Taste GoodA speech is like eating a meal in a 5-star restaurant. The food must be …Read more…
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We felt the same way but then decided to make our resolutions so we could join the conversations whether at the water cooler, on Facebook or Twitter.
Style or substance? Is it your style that will make you a memorable speaker? Or is substance more important in a 