Blogging friend, Eric Feng of Public Speaking For All interviewed me recently about public speaking. You can check out the entire interview here. One of the questions Eric asks me is what makes a great speaker. I responded by saying that speaking is simply a medium, being a great orator means being able to accomplish […]
Why You Should Join Toastmasters
If you’ve been reading this blog, you may notice that I make frequent references to Toastmasters. Of all the organizations I’ve joined, Toastmasters has had the greatest positive impact on my life. I believe the benefits of membership extend far beyond simple public speaking skills. I think almost everyone would benefit from joining toastmasters. First […]
Personality Evolution
Who are you? Chances are much of what you use to answer that question will come from the elusive and intangible qualities you call your personality. From an early age you’ve probably picked up many labels describing your personality from introvert to extrovert, funny or somber, friendly or withdrawn. If you’ve matured in our culture […]
Mastering Conversation
I have to say I’ve been dissatisfied with the current self-help information on communication. Much of the material I have read focuses on how to become a more empathetic listener, problem solver or better transfer information. Very little focus is put on what is probably the most common form of communication, the conversation. Learning empathetic […]
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