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Gossip hurts. Whether you are the gossiper, or the gossipee, gossip is damaging. Gossip has been on my mind this week. Two different podcasts I listen to aired episodes about gossip. While preparing a presentation on positive communication, I remembered a time I was deeply hurt by gossip—from …
Public speaking. Two little words that have the power to strike unspeakable fear into the hearts of the bravest of souls. I’m not sure what it is about presenting to a group, giving a speech or leading a workshop that is so fear inspiring, but there it is. Actually, I took an informal …
How did you choose the colors for your business? Did you pick your favorite colors? Were your color choices dictated by the franchise, network marketing company, or other organization you signed on with? Were they the colors everyone else in your industry was using? Did your colors come preinstalled …
Is there anything quite as cool as a hand-written note or letter? Not a hand-signed letter typed on a computer, not a greeting card with an inked-in signature, but a real penned-by-hand paper-and-ink note. Tell me you don’t still love opening the mailbox to find a personal letter, addressed to …
Communication is one of the essentials that can make or break a workplace. While poor communication can deflate morale, and create contention and dissention, effective communication can do the opposite. Effective communication builds morale, builds unity, increases productivity and builds success. …
This month we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his contributions to Civil Rights in the United States. While he sadly remains a controversial figure five decades after his assassination, his impact and his influence on our country is unquestionable. Last weekend I had the opportunity to study …
Email marketing is an essential component of today’s business marketing strategies. This is one area where a DIY is a supremely bad idea. Sending your marketing emails from your own email address, whether to save money or just because you think it’s easier, is a no. You can end up losing …
So you’ve decided to add public speaking to your arsenal of tools to grow your business. This is a good choice as speaking can be a great way to grow your business. For more on that see my recent post Three Ways Speaking Can Grow Your Business. Learn the Art of Public Speaking But how …
Are you feeling stuck in your business marketing? Are you looking for a way to expand your reach without spending a fortune? Would you like to attract more potential customers and increase your authority? If the answer to these questions is yes, you should consider public speaking. Speaking on …
