In writing, it’s good practice to create transitional statements between paragraphs or sections. For example: “Next, I’ll cover how you can implement the ideas I’ve discussed.” “On the other hand…” “That was one example; now I’ll give you another example.” The same is true when you speak. Transitional statements help glue your points to each […]
Make your communication personal with photos
I see lots of presentation files and have started to notice that when people start designing slides, they go into a formal mode that makes the presentation less personal — and less effective. The negative impact is especially pronounced when the presentation is put online, because the audience doesn’t see the presenter (although there might […]
Review: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect is a book about speaking in a way that connects with the audience. Author John C. Maxwell makes the point that no matter what you say (even with your body language), you’re communicating something, but it takes more effort to connect with people. Using stories about his own struggles to communicate […]