Tag: tips

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Are You Coachable?

It’s not a new question. It’s asked about Athletes. It’s asked about Actors.  Without a response of yes, natural, born-with-it talent will only get you so

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Who’s Responsible for the Toner?

When I’m standing at the copier and noticing that the black and white copies are beginning to fade into nothingness, my first question is always, “who’s

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The Voice of an Email

Warning: Reading email on your smartphone can cause miscommunication. The size of the screen seems to impact the “voice” of an email. At least it may

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Jot Notes

Have you ever been on the receiving end of having to decipher Jot Notes? Jot Notes are similar to improvisational music. You are probably wondering right

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Your Thinking Voice

Sometimes when we are thinking as we are answering, we use a different voice. To the listener, it can sound as if you are “in your

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Take a Bow

Have you practiced your communication bow? When people give you praise or a compliment, are you able to gracefully receive it, or do you shrug it

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The Future of Public Speaking

The futuristic gadgets and modes of communication that we saw decades ago on Star Trek and The Jetsons are now here! What hasn’t changed over time is that