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Helvetica – The Name, the Font and the Movie

Posted on 16/05/2011 by John Zimmer

One of the most popular sans-serif fonts is Helvetica. It was developed in 1957 by Max Miedinger with Eduard Hoffmann at the Haas’sche Schriftgiesserei (type foundry) in Münchenstein, Switzerland. The name “Helvetica” comes from Helvetia, the Latin name for Switzerland. Because I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Fonts, Gary Hustwit, Helvetica, Jan Schultink, Max Miedinger, presentations, Sanserif, Switzerland, Typeface | 6 Comments

“Manner of Speaking” Begins Its Third Year

Posted on 11/05/2011 by John Zimmer

Yesterday marked the two-year anniversary of this blog. Thus, today is the start of the third year of what has proven to be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for me. I could not let the occasion pass without expressing my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, Manner of Speaking, presentations, public speaking, Thank You | 8 Comments

The Ripple Effect

Posted on 03/04/2011 by John Zimmer

Have you ever tossed a pebble into a lake when the water was completely calm? Although the pebble is small, the effect is large. From that tiny “plop”, ripples begin to spread out in all directions. And it never ceases to … Continue reading →

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 76)

Posted on 11/02/2011 by John Zimmer

“I believe that one always does himself and his audience an injustice when he speaks merely for the sake of speaking. I do not believe that one should speak unless, deep down in his heart, he feels convinced that he … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged audience, Booker T. Washington, Emotion, public speaking, Public Speaking Quotations, quotations, quotes | 4 Comments

Benjamin Button and My New Year’s Wish For You

Posted on 31/12/2010 by John Zimmer

Last night, my wife, two daughters and I watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Somehow, none of us had seen it before and it was great to have a family night at the movies in our own home. I … Continue reading →

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A Public Speaking Alphabet

Posted on 04/09/2010 by John Zimmer

A – Audience. Fitting that it comes first. The most important part of any speech. A speech is for the audience and about the audience. Always. B – Books. There are so many resources available these days for public speakers. … Continue reading →