Folks from New Jersey are natural negotiators. As kids we negotiated trading baseball cards. As teens we negotiated with our parents in the hope of using the family car. As adults we negotiate with everybody—from the guy behind the deli counter to the salesman we talk to at our favorite car dealership. It was all…
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Death by PowerPoint
So there we were, sitting in the hotel conference room anticipating the speaker. The lights dimmed, the music slowly faded, and the speaker opened up his talk to the 40 or so of us who were there to be inspired by his message. Our expectations were high, but our energy low, since it was 7pm and most…
Tips for giving impromptu talks
Over the course of our careers and personal lives, there are times we are asked to speak without warning or sufficient preparation. And unlike a prepared speech, impromptu talks lack the benefits planning and practice provide and instead require us to think on our feet — which can be downright terrifying for many. Chances are high that…
Tips for using visual aids during a presentation
Allen Klein once said, “It has been said that 80 percent of what people learn is visual.” And when it comes to giving a presentation, visual aids are a powerful ally to have on your side. In fact, these days visual aids are pretty much expected to accompany any presentation. Visual aids add an extra, powerful dimension to…