Lifelong Learning

January 12, 2025By Dale KleinCommunication Style|Interpersonal Communication, Communication Style|Interviewing|Public Speaking, Communication Style|Job Success|Leadership, Credibilty, Fear, Fear|Public Speaking, Goal-Setting, Job Success
Lifelong Learning

Are you a lifelong learner? This can apply to your personal or professional life but this post is intended for professional use. We may not realize it but we’re always learning. That may range from conversations, books, seminars, webinars, online classes, to in-person classes. Maybe it’s a combination of these options. You may need to … Read More

Press Conferences Require Preparation

December 16, 2024By Dale KleinCommunication Style, Communication Style|Job Success, Communication Style|Professionalism, Credibilty, Goal-Setting
Press Conferences Require Preparation

[Image by Engin_Akyurt of Pixabay] So you have a press conference to prepare for…good for you! What do you need to know? First, let’s agree on the purpose of a press conference.  A press conference is a method of communication with the media and is an effective way to advance the cause of your organization. … Read More

Effective Communication Depends on Transparency

December 2, 2024By Dale KleinCommunication Style|Job Success|Professionalism|Value, Credibilty, Inspirational, Professionalism
Effective Communication Depends on Transparency

[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Part of how effective our communication is depends on one word…transparency. According to HR Vision– Employees who trust their employers report: 74% less stress, 40% less burnout When we communicate transparently, we can anticipate that: Our message will be more readily understood. Our listeners will be more easily engaged. … Read More

Merit Makers

November 4, 2024By Dale KleinCommunication Style|Job Success|Leadership, Communication Style|Professionalism, Communication Style|Public Speaking, Credibilty, Job Success, Presentation Skills, Value
Merit Makers

[Image by Diane Kim of Pixabay] Decisions…Decisions…Decisions How do speakers decide which speaking opportunities to take? You could say you’ll take every speaking opportunity or…you could use the following fourteen tips to decide: Location:  If it’s going to be in-person, where is the speaking opportunity taking place?  Do you have the necessary time to travel? … Read More

You’re Worth It

July 29, 2024By Dale KleinCommunication Style, Credibilty, Goal-Setting
You’re Worth It

[Image from John Hain of Pixabay] Do you know your worth?  For many of us, particularly public speakers, this is the million dollar question! Sometimes as an attendee, we feel disappointed because the speaker: Talks too long. Provides few if any examples. Gives little in the way of statistics. Is mundane at best. Offers no … Read More

Debate Debacle

July 1, 2024By Dale KleinCommunication Style|Goal-Setting, Credibilty, Goal-Setting
Debate Debacle

[Image  by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Have you ever considered a debate?  If you have, there are certain speaking behaviors to avoid so you don’t end up in a debacle.  Here they are: Per an article by Thomas Hicks on LinkedIn, the following should be avoided– Don’t attack another person. Don’t generalize or exaggerate. Don’t … Read More