- How to Sell Like a CEO, When You’re Not!
Carly Fiorina was CEO of the Hewlett Packard organization for over 5 years. Fiorina was a charismatic leader and was extremely successful in rallying the board around her ideas and her strategies. Despite several missed profit expectations and an 8% drop in stock value in 2004, the board continued to be committed and sold on […]
- Quick Tips for Handling Loose Cannons!
Individuals who seem attacking can disarm even the most experienced speakers. When statements start with an accusation or an acerbic tone of voice, it is hard to keep your composure, especially if others are witnessing this attack. Difficult individuals or ‘loose cannons’ need to be contained. The wise speaker remembers some quick tips. Never interrupt. […]
- Tips from the Experts on How to Open
The hardest part of any presentation is the opening. Obviously, gaining people’s attention is critical. If you don’t captivate them as you begin, it’s not likely you will get them to listen as you move forward. Plus, seeing people looking at their phones, instead being fully engaged, is highly discombobulating. Here are four surefire suggestions on winning from the start.
- “I’m Just Not That Funny!”
Most people enjoy humor. They love to laugh. However, when it comes to the workplace, opinions vary. Some people feel it’s a good thing, others do not. Even in the camp that says humor is a good thing, a lot of folks would say, they are just not funny! Humor, if done right, can be a great tool for relating to your listeners whether face to face, on the phone or virtually.
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