The real success of every presentation is leaving your audience with something of value. What do they get out of spending time in your presentation? Many people believe that they need natural brilliance in speaking well and presenting well. The believe that they need to be polished, smart, witty and charming all before they actually...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

You’ve made an unusual discovery – there’s not enough time left at the end of the day. The corollary, of course, is your list of important things to do never gets smaller. In any company, the CEO’s to-do list has the potential to grow infinitely. What’s a senior executive to do? This is not simply...Read More

Put your best foot forward every time! One of the reasons that many people fear taking the podium is because they are afraid of being the focal point of everyone’s attention and they don’t want to make a fool of themselves. There are several things you can do to “fool-proof” your speaking event so that...Read More

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or just starting out, launching a business on a budget can feel overwhelming. With money flying out the door and not much coming in, it’s easy to lose track of your spending. The good news is that budgeting is just like any other business skill that can be mastered. So...Read More

While it is important to learn from our mistakes, it is better to learn from the mistakes of others, or by ‘standing on the shoulders of giants’ as Newton said. Here are some ways in which to avoid making mistakes: 1) Keep your monthly fixed costs as low as possible, and make your number one...Read More

Negotiating is a skill that like warfare tactics must be honed. It is important to be mentally prepared to win. Do the ground work well before your reach the negotiating table and decide on the “path” you are going to take. Positivity will help as also a sense of confidence and self esteem. Set aside...Read More

Have you ever felt exhausted at the end of the day, knowing you worked hard and yet wondering what you actually accomplished or, worse yet, wondering why nothing has been crossed off your “to do” list? Here are seven strategies guaranteed to increase your productivity…! 1. Most “To-Do” lists are useless. Tasks on a To-Do...Read More

You are in the middle of an important interview and are confident that you are doing an excellent job of presenting your skills and qualifications for the position.  The interviewer asks the next question – and it’s a difficult one.  You start to sweat as your illustrious visions of landing your dream job are rapidly...Read More

Without a doubt, interviewing is a process a majority of us dread. There is no other time in your career when you question yourself more as a person. As disheartening as this sounds, an interview tends to have this effect on the best of us. There are certain tactics you can employ to make the...Read More