Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 279) – Dave Barry
“All of us are born with a set of instinctive fears—of falling, of the dark, of lobsters, of falling on lobsters in the dark, of speaking before a Rotary Club, and of the words ‘Some Assembly Required’.” Dave Barry Photo courtesy of Amazur
25 Principles of Adult Behavior
The 25 Principles of Adult Behavior by John Perry Barlow. Barlow was an American poet, essayist, political activist and cattle rancher. He was also a lyricist for the Grateful Dead. On 7 February 2018, Barlow passed away. As the tributes an obituaries poured in, Barlow’s 25 Principles of Adult Behavior was frequently referenced. I hadn’t looked at […]
Something more: A lesson from Chef's Table
Chef’s Table My wife, Julie and I recently happened upon the Netflix series, Chef’s Table. Each episode features one of the world’s most successful chefs, digging into the background story and finding out what drives the person. We are late to the game. We watched the last episode of Season 2, but as of the date of […]
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 278) – Jim Rohn
“Words do two major things. They provide food for the mind and create light for understanding and awareness.” Jim Rohn Photo courtesy of Ramine5677
12 ways to piss off your audience
Why make an effort for your audience when you can just piss them off?Too difficult, you say? Not at all! There are so many things you can do to anger, frustrate and confuse an audience. If you’re struggling for ideas, the 12 tips below—individually or in combination—are sure to do the trick. 1. Talk about […]
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 277) – Warren Buffett
“If you can’t communicate and talk to people and get across your ideas, you’re giving up your potential.” Warren Buffett Photo courtesy of Fortune Live Media
1,000 downloads!
Very pleased to share with you that Florian Mueck and I have hit 1,000 downloads of the app version of Rhetoric – The Public Speaking Game™. RHETORIC it is the world’s first public speaking board game. Florian and I created it a few years back. The game began as a physical board game. We then went digital with launch […]
Never wear a name tag when you speak
If you are invited to speak at a conference or other event, you will likely receive a name tag when you register. It will usually be in a plastic envelope that you attach to your clothing with a pin, or that you hang around your neck on a lanyard. Name tags are useful. They tell […]
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 276) – Emma Bannister
“Invest the time and energy into planning a powerful presentation and your audience will invest their time and energy in you.” Emma Bannister
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