Elliott Bell has published an email crafting tip on the Daily Muse. Elliott says, " Here’s a quick and easy guide to keeping your emails short and sweet (without sounding like a jerk). Cut the Fluff I get a lot of emails that start off with … [Read more]
‘How to Get a Job at Google’ – Thomas L. Friedman
Posted on February 26, 2014 // 2 Comments
The NYTimes has published an article "How to Get a Job at Google" written by Thomas L. Friedman. Mr. Friedman says, " LAST June, in an interview with Adam Bryant of The Times, Laszlo Bock, the senior vice president of people operations for Google … [Read more]
Why you should study architecture
Posted on February 24, 2014 // Leave a Comment
Concerning the planning, design and construction of buildings and other outdoor structures, architecture is a field filled with innovation and development. Those who study architecture tend to have an aptitude for creativity, drawing and planning and … [Read more]
Communication Weekly Newsletter Issue 79
Posted on February 20, 2014 // 8 Comments
‘A Speech Is Only as Good as the Idea It Advances’ by Christopher Witt ‘Totally Terrified of Public Speaking? 4 Tips to Cope’ – Janine Popick ‘Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: A Guide for the Terrified’ – Andy Molinsky ‘The Right Way … [Read more]
’10 Books for the 21st-Century Presenter, Storyteller’ – Garr Reynolds
Posted on February 20, 2014 // 15 Comments
"The greatest part of a writer's time is spent in reading in order to write," Samuel Johnson once said. "A man will turn over half a library to make a book." In order to make any kind of contribution during this short time on earth, I need to study … [Read more]
‘A Speech Is Only as Good as the Idea It Advances’ by Christopher Witt
Posted on February 20, 2014 // 25 Comments
A speech is only as good as the idea it advances. Yes, you need good delivery. If you mumble or speak in a monotone, pepper your speech with ums and ers and ahs, look like you’re about to die of a heart attack — if, in short, your delivery sucks — … [Read more]
Video: William Ury: The walk from “no” to “yes”
Posted on February 18, 2014 // 16 Comments
William Ury, author of "Getting to Yes," offers an elegant, simple (but not easy) way to create agreement in even the most difficult situations -- from family conflict to, perhaps, the Middle East. … [Read more]
Video: Tips for Job Interviews
Posted on February 18, 2014 // 8 Comments
Check out these time-tested Toastmasters tips that will help you to interview with confidence through focused listening, articulate responses and effective body language. Following these tips will empower you to impress others. … [Read more]
‘The Right Way to Answer “What’s Your Greatest Weakness?”’ – David Reese
Posted on February 18, 2014 // 1 Comment
David Reese has posted an article titled "The Right Way to Answer “What’s Your Greatest Weakness?”" on HBR Bog Network. David says, "Thomas Jefferson once said that “honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom”. Though truth-telling abounds … [Read more]
‘Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: A Guide for the Terrified’ – Andy Molinsky
Posted on February 18, 2014 // 3 Comments
Andy Molinsky has posted an article titled "Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: A Guide for the Terrified" on HBR Bog Network. Andy says, "No one likes to move beyond his or her comfort zone, but that’s really where the magic happens. It’s where we can … [Read more]