“Effective communication is 20% what you know and 80% how you feel about what you know.“ Those words were said by Jim Rohn. If you’re unfamiliar with Mr. Rohn, he was one of the most influential, motivational speakers and authors of his time. The words in this quotation by Mr. Rohn are invaluable, especially if … Read More
Month: November 2020
…but what if we’re thankful for the wrong reason?
Many of us will celebrate Thanksgiving this week. It’s often a time to acknowledge gratitude or thankfulness and helps us feel generally pretty good. We’re glad for this holiday and the spirit it brings us. However what if we’re thankful for the wrong reason? For example you may have thought: *I’m so thankful… I wasn’t … Read More
Are you a Tongue Clicker?
[Image by Florian Pircher of Pixabay] We’re all familiar with the oral behavior of tongue clicking (or clucking). In fact, we may have used tongue clicking inadvertently at some point in time. If you’re unsure of what I’m discussing, this is what we hear or use when we’re just about to speak or occasionally we … Read More
Predictable=Boring
[Image by Debbie Courson Smith of Pixabay] How many times have you heard a speaker begin by saying…”Today I’m going to talk about…” or “Our agenda for today is…” When I hear my clients start their remarks this way, I tell them it’s too predictable and that equates to boring. Does this sound familiar? Why is predictable boring? … Read More
Headphones: Are they right for you?
[Image: Lutz Peter from Pixabay] Did you know there are several benefits to using headphones when you’re a speaker? We’ve all seen speakers who use them but we may be unaware of the benefits provided by headphones. Here is a list of gains from using headphones or a headset: Ergonomic: This is probably my favorite … Read More