Fear of speaking in public is number one in the list of “phobias” which Americans have.
Phobia is defined as a persistent or intense fear of a certain object, activity or situation.
Fear of public speaking is one type of social phobia which is often associated or...
You’ve made an unusual discovery – there’s not enough time left at the end of the day. The corollary, of course, is your list of important things to do never gets smaller. In any company, the CEO’s to-do list has the potential to grow infinitely.
What’s a...
“How do I get good people to listen to me?”
When’s the last time you asked yourself that?
Part of the reason marketers everywhere have such a tough time getting people to listen to them is because their audiences (i.e., us) don’t believe them...
Does your company need a jumpstart? Is revenue low, morale declining, and your leadership tactics no longer making an impact? This may be the perfect time to look into leadership coaching.
A good executive coaching program should do more than just set you up with a speaker reading over a...
If you are planning to build a admirable career, maybe you should go through some basic training. Nowadays, there are actual acknowledged administration programs actuality developed. Leadership programs will advice you to access some actual all-important skills. Administration programs will...
Handouts are important tools for effective public speaking. They serve as guides for your audience. Handouts will allow the listeners to follow what you are discussing. Handouts are important and should be well prepared.
When giving out the handouts to your listeners, remember to choose...
Grassroots Leadership Principles a Review of Its Your Ship
At the age of 36, Michael Abrashoff was selected to become Commander of the USS Benfold at the time, the most junior commanding officer in the Pacific Fleet. The immediate challenges that faced him were staggering:...
I bet you have had times when you have walked into a shop and felt immediately welcome. Im also pretty sure that youve had occasions where youve felt just the opposite. What was the difference? What happened in the place that created that welcome feeling within you?
Maybe the assistant...
Recently, I had the opportunity to work with General Tommy Franks (retired), former head of U.S. Central Command, a role that effectively put him in charge of all U.S. military operations in 25 countries, from Egypt to Central Asia. In his role, Franks acquired a reputation for no-nonsense,...
For 15 years Ive taught trainers and leaders and instructional designers the importance of making any learning event more fun. Ive given them reasons and ways to do it. Ive written about it many times including
All of the things I have taught and techniques I have used are valuable and...
For all of us, emotional intelligence encompasses five basic areas of mastery. They are:
– Knowing your feelings and using them to make life decisions you can live with.
– Being able to manage your emotional life without being hijacked by it — not being...
I hear four questions asked about leadership often. This article gives a short answer to each of these important questions.
Why Does Leadership Matter?
Parents universally hope that their children develop leadership qualities. They know that leaders are people who are...