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

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

Enumeration Makes a Difference

October 21, 2024By Dale KleinCommunication patterns, Goal-Setting, Job Success, Job Success|Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Language, Presentation Skills, Professionalism
Enumeration Makes a Difference

[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Many of the professional clients I assist with public speaking make multiple points but do not use enumeration. Let’s begin by understanding what is meant by enumeration.  When a speaker uses enumeration the speaker will say something like “To fully grasp this concept, consider the following three points…” Enumeration may … Read More

Does it make Cents?

October 7, 2024By Dale KleinCommunication patterns, Communication Style, Goal-Setting, Job Success, Professionalism
Does it make Cents?

[Image by Brett Hondow of Pixabay] Some things don’t make good business cents…and some do. Take for instance the benefits and risks to a company regarding effective or ineffective communication. First, let’s examine the potential company risks which include: Inability to attract qualified job applicants. Poor hiring decisions. Miscommunication of key information resulting in either … Read More