Much of what is written about persuasion addresses the challenge of building influence over time. But when you have only one shot, you need to prepare differently.READ»
In some rare cases, you might think the argument has merit. What then? Do you change your mind? Probably not. Instead, you make a mental note that you need to investigate the issue more to uncover the right argument to prove the person wrong.READ»
In the wake of the horrific shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, I've been thinking a lot about how the words that we've been using in our political discourse may have impacted the situation.READ»
You’re thinking hard about the words and phrases you’ll use at that upcoming speaking opportunity. You’re also giving a lot of attention to your visual aids. But how you use your eyes is even more important, according to an ...READ»
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»
