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Selective Sharing: Why Less Can Be More In Persuasion

Not too long ago I was at a Cornell event listening to a speaker open his presentation. In an attempt to build his credibility, he shared...

Be A Leader For All Occasions

Leadership is enacted through communication. When it comes to speaking, leaders have many opportunities to influence others from...

What Leads to Miscommunication?

The Basic Communication Model Explained When communication breaks down, we too often label it “miscommunication.” Unfortunately, this...

How to Prepare for a Presentation

A few semesters ago, a confident young man sat in the first row of my introductory management communication course. He was a valuable...

Breathe: More Than Great Public Speaking Advice

My career choice gives me the opportunity to speak in front of a wide variety of audiences from students to executives. After all these...

The Power of Little Victories in Driving Change

In my first full-time job after I graduated from college, I inherited an event planning process that had been in place for many years....

Engage Your Audience With Questions

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

The Power of a Strong Opening: How to Begin Your Presentation with Impact

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

Sharing Emotions is a Powerful Way to Communicate

At the beginning of every semester I tend to have a few students who are so nervous when they present that they make me feel nervous....

Speaking In Ceremonial Situations

A leader’s ability to be authentic and to connect with others plays an increasingly important role in how they are perceived. Leaders...

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