Words have power, and savvy presenters use them carefully. For instance, avoid business jargon unless you want to be seen as talking much and saying little. READ»
Good public speakers have the ability to understand the thoughts and perceptions of others, as well as the underlying values and assumptions that trigger those thoughts.READ»
More than your solitary smarts, your capacity to do something extraordinary depends on something else. It is your ability to build on the work of others from the past or with others at the same time. So said Malcolm Gladwell at last ...READ»
There is no such thing as the perfect business idea. There are good ideas that reward effort. There are ideas that attract interest and inspire support. There are beautiful ideas change our perception of what is possible and what ...READ»
Innovation is new stuff that is useful. That’s just about the best definition. It clears up what’s interesting about innovation without overcomplicating. It also leads to the two questions that you should be asking next: Useful ...READ»
Innovation rocks. It rolls. It makes the world go round. Our lifestyles are the result of other people’s efforts to improve the human condition. They mixed ideas and inventions together. They worked hard to create the must-have ...READ»
Most people who know me know I'm fascinated by political communication and in fact, it has become an area of expertise for me. Today, I was quoted in the Washingon Post on Barack Obama's speaking style and earlier this month I was ...READ»