“… we need to recognize that presence requires practice and training . . . presence can be developed by simple techniques such as using the ring of our phone as an awareness cue. Rather than responding by grabbing the phone, we can use the ring as a reminder to take one deep, long slow easy breath, focus our minds, and then pick up the phone.”Continue reading
Why you should praise effort versus intelligence
“I remember often being praised for my intelligence rather than my efforts, and slowly but surely I developed an aversion to difficult challenges. Most surprisingly, this extended beyond academic and even athletic challenges to emotional challenges. This was my greatest learning disability – this tendency to see performance as a reflection of character and, if I could not accomplish something right away, to avoid that task or treat it with contempt.”Continue reading
An Example where answering the first Q&A question, paid off
“I am pleased to report that I asked the first question at the industry seminar today. It was a great result in that my message was memorable! At the end of the seminar I had three people walk up wanting my (business) card and to discuss further. I also had the presenter looking to me for further contribution during the discussion. Thanks for a fantastic suggestion.”Continue reading
This golfing tip will help you be a better leader and BDM
“A ‘swing thought’ is a golfer’s term for a single correction to your form that you keep in mind as you stand over the ball. The idea is that to try to make several adjustments at once is a setup for failure. A swing thought keys on a very specific single behavior that stands for the overall shift you are seeking to make.”Continue reading
What senior executives want from you when you present
“Most people with power would like to use it wisely, if someone believable would tell them how. They know that any proposal having to do with their business can be stated clearly and completely in less than one minute”. Robert Townsend from p 21 of Further up the organization.Continue reading
A surprising statistic on what your audience will remember
“Beginnings are so important. My most important contributions for a project is at the start – setting the vision.”
These words were spoken by Todd Coates, CEO of Sydney Bridge Climb, at a breakfast seminar I recently attended.Continue reading
A winning strategy from entrepreneur Roy Thompson
“Thinking is work. In the early stages of a man’s career it is very hard work. When a difficult decision or problem arises, how easy it is, after looking at it superficially, to give up thinking about it. It is easy to put it from one’s mind. It is easy to decide that it is insoluble, or that something will turn up to help us.Continue reading
Remember to practice a comm skill with this technique
“I’ve been at a big conference this week in Nashville and actively working on my networking skills. I took your advice and posted my Action Areas (technique I need to work on) on the door of my hotel room.
Every time I left my room I reflected on them. Great advice. Thank you.”Continue reading
Radio Broadcaster Angela Catterns, Voice Lesson 4
Michael Kelly
“Angela, what interviewing ideas do you have for the non-professional interviewer?“
Angela Catterns
“Well for me I think the secret to interviewing is actually listening. So you can just start off with one question – and if you listen to the answer . . . I’m also writing down something someone has said when I’m interviewing them . . . and that’s where I get my next question.Continue reading
Radio Broadcaster Angela Catterns, Voice lesson 3
Michael Kelly
“Where do people let themselves down when speaking?”
Angela Catterns
“I believe you can work on (developing) your voice. I think that a quiet voice is a disadvantage. I think you have to project – you don’t have to shout – it’s important to speak with confidence, so people are be able to hear you, otherwise what’s the point?Continue reading