Quick Tips

April 7, 2011

Comedians Can Write, Too!

I typically think of Tina Fey in connection with "30 Rock" or "Saturday Night Live."  I would not expect her literary skills to show up in an […]
April 4, 2011

Snakes in the House!

I feel safer now. After six days of searching, the Bronx Zoo staff found the escapee, a deadly Egyptian Cobra, less than 100 feet away […]
March 30, 2011

Think Ahead!

            To be successful in delivering a presentation or in life, always think ahead. When giving a speech, think ahead about your audience. Find out […]
March 24, 2011

Don’t Miss the Good Stuff!

Last week I heard speaker Scott McKain who stressed an idea about life in general: "Don't miss the good stuff." I also stress the importance […]
March 22, 2011

Prefer a Firing Squad?

          This title is hyperbole, but many people say they would prefer any task to delivering a speech. Three basic fears involve what people think, […]
March 16, 2011

Teaming for Success

Today we have a guest author, speaker and consultant Joan Fox, CSP, who specializes in customer service. Her ideas on teamwork are so good you may […]
March 7, 2011

The Last, the First, the Most

A startling opening statement is an excellent way to captivate the audience.  One way to find such statements is to look for the last of […]
February 28, 2011

Opening Words: Make Them Count

Speakers should make the first words of their presentations count. Use as a model Colin Firth’s acceptance speech last night for Best Actor in “The […]