Speaking with a figurative “leader’s voice” is one thing. Imbuing your actual voice with the sound of leadership is another matter entirely. We often hear about the voice of a leader in terms of vision. But much depends upon your a…
Did you ever consider what a powerful tool silence is in public speaking? Using pauses and silence effectively is an easy way to raise the interest and impact of your presentations. And you needn’t take my word for it. Neuroscience gives…
Want to become a better business speaker in terms of your vocal ability? Understand this first: it’s a slower and more ongoing process than simply improving your presentation skills. Yet the rewards of having a more expressive speaking voice a…
What separates great companies from average companies? Fast, smart, data-driven decision-making. Not just at the top, but everywhere in the organization. Download the Harvard Business Review Analytic Services report “The New Decision Makers,&rdqu…
Speaking with a figurative “leader’s voice” is one thing. Imbuing your actual voice with the sound of leadership is another matter entirely. We often hear about the voice of a leader in terms of vision. But much depends upon your a…
Did you ever consider what a powerful tool silence is in public speaking? Using pauses and silence effectively is an easy way to raise the interest and impact of your presentations. And you needn’t take my word for it. Neuroscience gives…
Want to become a better business speaker in terms of your vocal ability? Understand this first: it’s a slower and more ongoing process than simply improving your presentation skills. Yet the rewards of having a more expressive speaking voice a…
Being a virtual manager comes with a whole new set of challenges you’ve never been trained for. Beyond your own work, you’re now charged with helping others succeed and develop to help meet your organization’s goals without being…
The best idea is worth nothing if others can’t hear it. Success at work depends largely on how well you communicate. But being an effective communicator in today’s workplace isn’t as simple as it seems. For starters, you need to be ab…
The COVID-19 pandemic hit leading fashion accessories brand Kendra Scott just as it did virtually every other retailer. Shelter-at-home orders and social distancing measures shuttered all its stores, and the main DC in Austin, Texas was limited to mini…
