How to captivate an audience: some prize-winning speech openers You only have one chance to make a first impression, so when addressing an audience it is vital you capture their attention within the first 30 seconds. There are…
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Negotiation tips from a pro (1/3): You need clarity and detachment Negotiating strategist Corey Kupfer, an attorney and the author of a book…
What can managers expect from coaches? Athletes and artists have coaches, without whom they would never achieve…
Do you combine high-tech and low-tech tools in your presentation? Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. When there are too many…
Can cross-functional team be high-performing? (2/2): Making it work In the previous article we examined common pain points. To make teams work…
Presenting like a pro: don’t send out mixed messages During a presentation there is one very dangerous thing you might do and…