Archive for Archive for May, 2009
Dan Weedin quoted in Toastmaster Magazine this month
I am pleased to announce that I’ve been quoted in a featured article in the June, 2009 Toastmaster Magazine. The article is written by Lin Grensing-Prophal and details strategies and tips to networking in “Here’s How to Work a Room.”
Toastmaster Magazine only provides an online web link to current members with a password. If you’re [...]
Putting It Into Practice
Two months ago I spoke to a networking group of women business professionals on effective business communications. The emphasis was on public speaking and networking and we focused on the simple use of presenting your value proposition as opposed to a contrived elevator speech. I adhere to a networking technique I learned from my pal [...]
Happy Birthday Ralph Waldo Emerson
“By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled;
Here once the embattled farmers stood;
And fired the shot heard round the world.
The foe long since in silence slept;
Alike the conqueror silent sleeps,
And Time the ruined bridge has swept,
Down the dark stream that seaward creeps.
On this green bank, by this soft stream,
We place [...]
Heroes
It was February 11, 1942. A young man packed his bags for a trip from his home in Bremerton, WA for the Naval Recruiting Station in Seattle. He had just turned 17 years old the day before. That was the minimum age required to sign up for the Navy. He had that date circled on [...]
Handling Adversity
Last night, I watched the second half of Game 1 in the Cleveland - Orlando NBA Eastern Conference finals. At the end of the first half, a Cleveland player drained a 70-foot shot at the buzzer propelling the Cavaliers to a 15-point halftime lead at home. They lost one time in that building all year, [...]
Three Things You Didn’t Learn in School
I recently met a fellow consultant that I’ve become acquainted with through my association with Alan Weiss’ community. Aviv Shahar coaches CEO’s in leadership, executive strategy, innovation, and finding top talent. During our lunch yesterday, Aviv shared with me an article he wrote regarding the three things you didn’t learn in school. Not surprisingly, they [...]
The Captains Chair
My family spent most of Sunday re-arranging our house. My wife Barb, for reasons I still don’t understand and probably shouldn’t, changed our living room and dining rooms around. This arrangement has created a problem for Captain Jack, our Jack Russell terrorist. You see, Jack loved staring out the window into the front yard. His [...]
Smart and Savvy - NOT!
Watch this video clip form Super Bowl MVP James Harrison from the Pittsburgh Steelers. This is the way NOT to be either smart or savvy. Communications isn’t optional in life. Looks like Mr. Harrison needs some coaching in this arena…
Click here to watch.
Cheers,
Controversial Can Make You Memorable
This past week, my daughter Kelli gave a speech at our Toastmasters club. Her objective was to present a persuasive speech. Kelli decided to give a presentation arguing that her generation, Generation Y, was the “best.” She labeled three “myths” or misconceptions about Generation Y (born between 1979-94) and de-bunked them by giving solid examples [...]
Travel Advisory
For those of you who travel, check out this blog post from Alan Weiss. Be prepared!
Click here to read.
Cheers,
