by Franklin Wordsmith | Aug 12, 2014 | Leadership
You know they will be there, waiting to drain the spark from your new ideas and any enthusiasm from anyone else in the room. Here are the first two of the worst people who can show up and muck up your meetings — and how to remove their fangs. The “That...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Jul 8, 2014 | Persuasion
No one wakes up in the morning and says, “I want to see a PowerPoint presentation!” Think of the worst speeches you’ve ever been subjected to. When you finish rolling your eyes, make a commitment to yourself — and audiences as yet unseen...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Jun 10, 2014 | Persuasion
It’s just as legitimate for you to have a reason to participate in a Q&A as it is for the people asking questions. Make this a discussion rather than a quiz. Come prepared with the three key points you wish people to remember. And while you don’t want...
by Franklin Wordsmith | May 1, 2014 | Leadership
I believe that if the spotlight is on us 24/7, eventually we’ll do something stupid. As business leaders, in a sense, we really are being watched: by our clients, our employees and those we report to — and maybe even investors and the media. While our...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Apr 5, 2014 | Persuasion
The pie chart to the left frightens me every time. Only 7% of the information people who meet you receive comes from your words. 38% comes from your voice tone and quality. 55% is your body language. That’s because we know people can be coached on what and how...
