Information Is Power: Coping With an Information Hoarder at Work

  • Do reign in competition
  • Do create a shared vision
  • Do keep people focused
  • Don't allow fear to take hold

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Blogga Please: Blog and Keep Your Job

  • Do know your company's policies
  • Do realize that you're not covered by the First Amendment
  • Do realize that you can be fired for your blog
  • Don't forget, the Internet is forever

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Short Story: Elevator Pitch, Your Idea in 30 Seconds or Less

  • Do know your goal & audience
  • Do have a hook
  • Do be genuine & interested in what they have to say
  • Don't make it too complicated

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Speak Up: Giving Effective Presentations

  • Do know your objective
  • Do know your audience
  • Do give them a take-away
  • Don't just give them the facts

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The Engagement: Connecting With Your Audience During a Speech

  • Do get inside the audience's head
  • Do combine stories, hard data & humor
  • Do challenge them
  • Don't be predictable

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High Anxiety: Overcoming Stress When Giving a Presentation

  • Do homework & practice
  • Do visualize success
  • Do transform your stress into excitement
  • Don't race through the talk

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Start Strong: Making an Impact in the First Five Minutes of a Speech

  • Do establish your credentials
  • Do ask them to do something right away
  • Do surprise the audience
  • Don't be low energy

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Ghost: Getting People to Pay Attention to Your Emails

  • Do be strategic
  • Do use your subject line
  • Do keep it short
  • Don't waste their time

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