November 13, 2014Setting Up for a Later PunchlineThe speaker usually thinks of setting up a punch line as part of telling a joke. But the speaker can also set up a punch […]
February 17, 2014Speaking EtiquetteI just read an article on rudeness in using email and how to avoid certain habits. Those made me think of etiquette in speaking. Here […]
January 20, 2014Good News!Good news for those of you who would like to have a printed copy of some of Steve’s blog posts on speaking and listening effectively! […]
January 3, 2014The More Speakers, the More AdjustingWhen I see that several others are going to “say a few words,” I’m always in the “changing direction” mode with my presentation. The axiom […]
December 9, 2013It All Comes Down to PreparationI recently read a story about a preacher who got into the pulpit week after week relying on the Holy Spirit to tell him everything […]
November 4, 2013Keeping Records of Your PresentationsIf you are a serious speaker who addresses your department staff or your sales force on a regular basis you want to keep track of […]
April 23, 2012Personalizing HumorWhen I talk about humor, I make the point that humor should not be used to poke fun at other people; you should only make […]
January 18, 2012Find It in an Obituary!Great sources for new material in your next presentation can come from unusual places-such as obituaries! I’ve always sought to find in nonfiction books original […]