The arts of music, poetry, literature, and drama have been around so long that each of them has templates. To dismiss templates is to ignore the wisdom of the ages. To name a few, music has verses and choruses, poetry… Read More »Presentation Tips: Templates are useful
Reason makes us think, but emotion makes us act. So how can we build emotional arguments into our presentations? When we consult Maslow’s Theory, we learn that people have a hierarchy of needs. At the bottom of the pyramid are… Read More »Presentation Skills: Use emotional arguments
First of all, don’t overdo it. If it’s dry, it’s dry. I heard someone link his call to action to survival, which was a bit of an overstatement. Modesty in all things! Nevertheless, since I often find myself urging clients… Read More »Public Speaking Tips: How to be Emotional about a Dry Topic
I attended a family wedding last weekend, and the sister of the bride gave a great toast. I heard her round up her brothers as the cake was being served, saying, “Now is the time. Somebody has to say something.”… Read More »Public Speaking: Toasting the Bride
When I ask people to remember three talks they’ve heard or seen recently, most people have to think long and hard. I asked myself this question a few days ago, and this is the third entry in my response. I… Read More »Effective Presentation: Quick! Name three talks you can remember!
When I heard Daniel Shore on NPR blame the listeners for the implosion of the Don Imus show, I felt a little ashamed, because I tuned in, I listened, and I laughed at Imus. I liked how he insulted his colleagues and… Read More »Speech Training: Don Imus and Insult Humor