Change the word “they” to “we” when referring to anyone within your organization. This change in language helps create a team mindset. Hey, so I just got back from this cross-country bike ride. And I stayed in a whole bunch of different hotels. And when I would check in, I would listen for “they.” And...
Pinkcast 2.18: This is how (not) to calm your nerves | Daniel H. Pink
Pinkcasts: short, informal, low-fi videos offering tips, recommendations, or whatever happens to be on my mind. Sent on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month.
Presentation Zen: Steve Jobs: "People who know what they’re talking about don’t need PowerPoint"
One thing we need to constantly remind ourselves is that slides and other forms of projected visualization—no matter how "cool" they may be—are not appropriate for every context. Multimedia is great for presentations before large groups such as keynote addresses...
Um, Ah, Er: Does Hesitation Make You a Better Speaker? | Susan Cain | LinkedIn
Have you ever wished you could eradicate the ums and ahs right out of your conversation and especially your public presentations? Turns out those verbal fillers may play an important role in establishing trust, according to this Slate magazine article by Michael Erard: “…’uh’ and ‘um’ don’t deserve
Presentation lessons from Steve Martin's autobiography
The greatest presentation lessons will never be found in a book on using PowerPoint (or any other presentation tool). Advice and lessons are found in different places. I have always said that some of the greatest advice on presenting on...
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: India Election Update (HBO) - YouTube
John Oliver delivers an update on the historic election in India, the largest in human history. Spoiler Alert: Narendra Modi won. Connect with Last Week Toni...