Yesterday I arrived back in Chicago after 2+ weeks in Europe. My trip consisted of both business and leisure activities, and my experiences in each made me think of a few rules of thumb to keep in mind when communicating…
To Be a Great Speaker, Study Your Audience
When working to become better communicators, most people focus solely on analyzing their own behaviors. The secret, rather, lies in looking beyond oneself and studying the audience. There are hundreds of books that outline the model of what a great…
Love and Pitching
Since it’s Valentine’s Day, I thought it might be appropriate to say a few words about love – and pitching. There are a number of similarities between how you act with your honey-bunny and how you should be acting with…