One common mistake that many novice and some “expert” speakers make is to ignore the time limit. Most offenders only go over by minute or two where others wait until they’re practically booed off the stage to finish up. In general,
Procrastination – Silent Killer #1
It’s so easy to put things off. Something more exciting can come up or maybe you’re just feeling lazy. Why do something right now when you can do it later? How can one procrastinate, let me count the ways: Putting
Lose the “but”
The word “but” often causes trouble in interpersonal communication. Consider the following statement: “You did a great job, but….” Of course, you expect to hear something negative next and the part about doing a great job is forgotten. Instead, try
The power of “Must”
One word can turn an impotent goal into an effective goal. Consider the following “goals”: I’d like to be financially independent. I want a bigger house. I hope I get promoted this year. Just changing a word or two makes
20 Things
My friend Mark once told me a way to help me achieve my goals: each day, write down 20 things that you can do to that will help you move closer to your goal. Mark had used this technique while earning
Moving beyond your comfort zone
Do you ever look back on a time in your life where you regretted not taking a risk? Personally, I can think of several opportunities I missed out on ranging from not asking someone out on a date to not
A quick note about politics
Something I see all too often is people allowing their political beliefs to ruin their relationships. I’ve heard people in business settings say things like “I can’t stand him, he’s a Republican” or “don’t waste your time talking to that