A recent study found about 75% of audiences check out in the first 60 seconds. Your window for engagement is small – by all means, get to the point.
Part of getting to the point is letting audiences know what … READ MORE
A recent study found about 75% of audiences check out in the first 60 seconds. Your window for engagement is small – by all means, get to the point.
Part of getting to the point is letting audiences know what … READ MORE
For the past 40 years, February has been formally designated as Black History Month by every sitting U.S. president. While countless Americans of every color sacrificed greatly for equality, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is arguably the most iconic figure … READ MORE
In a few short weeks, an 11,875-pound Waterford Crystal bedazzled ball will begin a 60 second descent. While reflecting on the past year, New Year’s Eve merrymakers coast to coast will raise their glasses and jump into 2016. When the … READ MORE
“People who know what they’re talking about don’t need PowerPoint.” – Steve Jobs
7 minutes. The attention span of a typical audience lasts about 7 minutes before you run the risk of losing them. You might get 10 minutes if … READ MORE
“He gave the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, not the ‘I have a Plan’ speech.” (Simon Sinek)
In his Ted talk, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action,” (click image for video) Simon Sinek’s message, and presentaton style, inspire his audience … READ MORE
A new year is here and so follows a new line up of presentations — many of which will give you the opportunity to exhibit your leadership, your contributions, and your ideas. Presentations are possibly the most influential form of … READ MORE
Let’s face it. Both technical and business presentations are full of important data—data that can make for very dry and boring presentations. But, if you are passionate about your data and convey the story behind it, your presentation will be … READ MORE
In one of our monthly tips, we shared the success story of Bryan Stevenson. After giving his 20 minute presentation, his TED audience was moved to donate one million dollars to his cause – and he made his presentation … READ MORE
In one of our tips, we talked about how Navy Seal Accomplishes His Mission and emphasized the importance of summarizing your key points at the end of your presentation.
For business presentations, we find it is helpful to have this … READ MORE
Graduation season is here once again, and that means long commencement ceremonies and speeches. Although you and I may never have to deliver a commencement speech, we thought that Admiral William H. McRaven’s commencement address at the University of Texas … READ MORE