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

Give ’em a break

May 27, 2024By Dale KleinAccommodations, Credibilty, Distractions, Meetings|Professionalism, Presentation Skills|Professionalism
Give ’em a break

[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Breaks during a presentation are often a necessity.  Why? Good question and the answer is: 1. bio break 2. catch-up via email, text, or phone 3. process 4. chance to energize or move. Those are all possibilities to consider for your attendees however there are additional considerations which include: … Read More