One of the most common mistakes we make is that we forget what we’re trying to do. Most people can identify with that moment when you find yourself peering into your guest room closet or turning on the light by the… Read More »Don’t forget or confuse your purpose
Praise a child for being smart and you give her a self-concept that can be ruined by her B-minus. From that moment on, she may choose to play it safe, lest she lose her precious identity as a smartie. But praise her… Read More »The Right Way to Give Praise
Remember, your goal as a speaker should be to have inscribed on your tombstone, “He Made His Point, and Bored Them Less.” To accomplish this lifetime achievement, review part 1 for our first 3 tips: Ditch the slides, Stuff the… Read More »How Not to Bore an Audience (2 of 3)
This is the last of our series about concrete ways to conquer stage fright. This tip offers a surprising approach to make almost anything in your life better–mental practice. Or, in other words: 3. Don’t just rehearse; sit there We… Read More »Mental Practice Helps Conquer Stage Fright
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?