Have you ever read any good books on leadership? Maybe something by John Maxwell? What stands out in my mind when it comes to the information contained in these books is the technique for effective leadership. One of the biggest is leading by example. Throughout history some of the greatest leaders were people of vision,...Read More

Even if the speech you have is already prepared and you know everything about it, public speaking can be difficult. Many people are very nervous when they speak in public. Here are some tips for you to overcome your nervous feelings when you speak in front of many people. Preparing your presentation 1. Center on...Read More

One of the techniques that great public speakers have is knowing their material. You cannot be a master mechanic and give a speech on “How to Grill the Perfect Steak”. It is very important for a speaker to have a mastery of the topic that he will present so that his audience will be properly...Read More

Try listening to other expert speakers as much as possible during a speaking event especially the guest speaker since they may be able to provide useful tips while hearing them talk. This could also eliminate redundancy and add more bits and pieces when it is time to speak in front of the audience. Also, this...Read More

People who want to lose weight search for a magic program that will let them lose weight without changing how they eat or whether they exercise. Late night infomercials tout systems that will turn you into a millionaire overnight. We crave magical solutions that are quick and easy and produce big results. Well, I haven’t...Read More

There is a steady flow of information in the form of books, articles, white papers and training all in the context of [“what is leadership” or “how to develop a leader”]? In this issue, I will avoid those two questions and write about two others that I believe might be on the minds of a...Read More

We’ve all heard that leaders should lead by example; that people pay more attention to our deeds than our words. This is completely true. What is implied by this truth, but not always articulated, is that people will follow whatever example we set. To be a remarkable leader then, we must make conscious choices to...Read More

A friend told me about a conflict she was having with her next door neighbor. Due to a misunderstanding the neighbor was pretty upset, so much so that when they passed on the street and my friend said hello and reached out to shake his hand, he withdrew it, avoided eye contact, muttered a monotone...Read More

The first step is to understand that in order to achieve success you must take action. Inertia is the most common reason for lack of success! What is your dream? Your goals for the future? What do you want to achieve in your life in the next week? month? year? Five years? What would you...Read More

Let’s face it! Many people just seem to have great difficulty in saying ‘no’ or denying any favor asked from them. As a result, they often find themselves trapped in the middle of nowhere because of their own hastened decision or acceptance of an unfavorable task – just because at one particular point in their...Read More