Improve Your Presentation in Real Time
It may seem difficult to evaluate the progress of your presentation while you're giving it, but skilled speakers monitor the …
Know the Culture Before You Accept the Job
When deciding whether to take a job or not, investigate the culture of the organization. Ask questions of the interviewer …
Debunk the Myths Holding Your Company Back
Every organization has myths about who its great leaders are, which behaviors to admire and imitate, and what customers want. …
Capture Your Audience Right Away
A successful presentation relies on an engaged audience, which you need to hook from the start. Open with a comment, question, …
Bring Out Quieter Voices on Your Team
In groups it's often the non-expert, the outlier, or the person who isn't in charge who has the most interesting idea. You …
Get Feedback, Even If You're the Boss
The higher up in the organization you get, the less likely you are to receive constructive feedback on your ideas, performance, …
10 Things Super Successful People Do During Lunch
Before you spend another lunch scarfing down food at your desk with your eyes glued to your computer screen, here's some food …
Out of Time? Give Some Away
It's counterintuitive but true: Spending time helping others leaves you feeling as if you have more time, not less. Research …
Give Employees Freedom, Within Limits
All managers need to decide how much latitude to give their employees. On one hand, micromanagement is demeaning and frustrating …
Start Your New Client Relationship Right
A client often decides whether to trust you, rely on you — and ultimately give you more business — based on your first few …
Match Your Presentation to Your Audience
Every public speaking expert will tell you to get to know your audience ahead of time. But what do you do with that information? …
Make Decisions Simpler for Your Customers
When asked, consumers almost always say they want more options. But their purchasing behavior often indicates otherwise. Consumers …