Here in New Jersey, scientists grow on trees and work in laboratories, developing and testing molecules for bio-tech and pharmaceutical companies. Every day, they leave the known world to explore microscopic molecular places and witness scenes that quite possibly no… Read More »Science and Business: The Story of a Lost Mousse
A presentation is a tool made of words and numbers, information and opinions. In many circumstances, it’s purpose is to help an audience make a decision or a prediction. But the source of those words, the speaker, must be trusted… Read More »Persuading others: Who should deliver the talk?
I was looking for my childhood home on Google Earth, caught a glimpse of it from 30,000 feet, then zoomed in and saw my mother’s herb garden at the bottom of the lawn. My Mom and Dad are gone now,… Read More »Two ways to structure a speech or presentation
If you are present in a conversation or a meeting, you demonstrate your engagement by listening, responding, and then paying attention to how the other person receives your response. I have found a listening technique called Motivational Listening (ML) to… Read More »Leadership Skills: Listening Technique
What is executive presence? I hear that phrase a lot. Companies want executives who can take charge and light up a room. A few thoughts. I relate presence to charisma, charm, and savoir faire. Granted, they may not be identical… Read More »Executive presence in public speaking and private speaking
I recently received a call from a regional sales leader who said that he was unable to express himself to senior management–he diagnosed himself with a case of stage fright. He speaks effectively to his peers and his direct reports,… Read More »Speaking Anxiety: Stage Fright in Front of the Boss