Archive for Archive for January, 2009
Do’s and Don’t’s for Visual Aids for your Presentation
I attended my Toastmasters club last night and witnessed an excellent presentation using visual aids. The young lady giving the presentation was discussing personal cash flow management and used a creative visual to help us understand her message. She used a simple flip chart which was already pre-filled. Here’s why it was so good:
She kept [...]
Book Club - Come Be My Light
I just finished this new book on the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Regardless of your faith persuasion, this is a moving and inspirational book. The lessons learned transfer to all walks of life including business. Grade A-plus!
Dan
Proud Daddy
OK…since it’s my blog I guess I can boast. The link is to the video of the crowning of the 2009 Miss Poulsbo. My daughter ran for Miss Poulsbo and is Contestant #3. She didn’t win the crown but did take home two very cool scholarships - Miss Congeniality and the People’s Choice Award for [...]
Mr. Obama Goes to Washington and Speaks
I watched with great anticipation the inauguration speech of the 44th President of the United States – Barack Obama. Not from a political standpoint, but as that of a speech coach anxious to hear how Mr. Obama would deliver. Out of the “steak and sizzle” of political speeches, we have seen much sizzle from Mr. [...]
Speaking to Rotary Clubs
From My Newsletter - January 15th
Many of you have asked me how to get an opportunity to speak in front of Rotary Clubs to gain exposure for you and your business. As a 15-year Rotarian, current President of my club, and more importantly a speaker at many clubs over the years, I feel compelled to [...]
Professional Development - Is it in you?
The famous branding by Gatorade - Is It In You? The same can be asked in business. The best way to get “it in you” is through professional development. Tomorrow, I fly to Rhode Island for a two-day seminar with the “Rock Star of Consulting” Alan Weiss. I’ve been a part of Alan’s mentor program [...]
Get to the Point
I recently dropped my 18-year old daughter off at the Mall to do some Christmas shopping. My wife and I then went off to do some shopping of our own by ourselves…I guess you can call that a date.
About 10 minutes after dropping her off, she calls on the cell phone in need of something. [...]
Cleaning the Clutter
First day on the job in 2009. The Rotary meeting is complete and it’s time to get to work. Since many folks are still not back to work it’s a perfect time for me to do the one thing I’ve been putting off. Cleaning the clutter that’s my office.
I truly believe one of the factors [...]
