by Pablo Neruda Now we will count to twelve and we will all keep still. For once on the face of the earth let’s not speak in any...

One of the primary reasons so many people fear public speaking is they are uncertain about how the audience will respond to their...

During my early childhood I learned the value of offering hospitality to others. When we hosted family from out of town, I helped prepare...

When given the opportunity to present our ideas, we all want to perform well, and most of us have heard public speaking advice that...

About ten years ago I recall meeting a student of mine for lunch on campus. He was standing outside the dining hall and looking at his...

When Edwin Budding patented his idea for the lawnmower in 1830, he never imagined his invention would serve as a defining moment for the...

Young people have a sea of college advice available from friends, family, websites, and “expert” coaches. But conventional advice seems to drown out some important points that I wish more young people (and parents) would consider when making the choice about life after high school. If you’ve decided higher education is for you, spend the time to consider what is best for you and resist the urge to conform to external pressures. Select a major and university where the rigor ma

When I meet someone for the first time and they find out I teach management communication courses, one of the most frequent comments I...

In the last few years more students than ever have asked me some version of the following question: “How do I ask good questions?” They...

An introduction is an important part of any presentation. The speaker must capture the attention of the audience or risk having audience...