Have you found your "True North"? What is it? And what if you haven't found it? WIDELY PUBLISHED AUTHOR ANSWERS THOSE QUESTIONS Anne Bruce, based in Ventura, California has written and spoken

I'm sure you will welcome a clear, concise, organized summary of how to use Steemit to maximum advantage. That's why I interviewed Terry Brock, who has mastered the system--and is glad to share what he

When you think about speaking to an audience, is this what you feel? If so, you have plenty of company. When I started teaching Speech Communication at the University of Georgia, every class included plenty

What thoughts do you have about audiences? Unfortunately, many business people--even at higher levels--feel a paralyzing sensation. You and others are likely to avoid audiences. You turn down speaking

You get "the shakes" when you stand to speak to an audience. Practically everybody does. Maybe you even hope nobody will show up! EVEN PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS GET NERVOUS You may be surprised to

Good news is that you landed a guest spot on radio or TV. Bad news is that if you start responding to your interviewer with the wrong word, you will come across as arrogant and condescending--even if you

You want business associates to feel welcomed the minute they enter your office. I'm sure you have tried the standard approaches: --smile big --firm handshake --solid eye contact --start with small talk

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I'll bet you have met people early in your life you knew would succeed. That happened with me when I met Alex Gregory, a young executive then with YKK. Today, decades later, Alex is winding down his career

My guess is that everyone of us has made a mistake similar to the one Frank made. A leading salesman in his company, he was on his way to an appointment with a top-tier prospect. He had checked his suit,

Haven't you watched sunrises and sunsets that made the word splendor seem vastly inadequate to describe them? That happened for me this morning as I took my puppy "Georgia" out for her morning

You can't reach your first 1,000 followers until you have your first 100. . . . . .so I am delighted to notice this morning that I have 102 followers on Steemit! Now I am ready to welcome the next 898!

Sure, you have heard about the many things you do that communicate with others in the business arena: giving speeches, nonverbal communication, quality of your voice, listening skills, and more. Yet note

My smiling photo is more accurate today than it would have been last Sunday, because I played terrible golf that day, even though I was on my home course with my best pals. MY PRO BROUGHT MY SMILE BACK

I'm sure you have learned that vague instructions lead to confusion, frustration, and substandard performance. I speak from experience. During my twenty years in management, there were many times I thought

If you have a dog, chances are very good that you spend considerable time training your pet, so that he or she will blend into your lifestyle and not damage your belongings. Also, your training might include

Possibly you have had the experience of speaking to an audience that was much smaller than you anticipated and hoped for. You saw more spaces than faces! How you react to the situation will impact your

You're excited when a potential employer schedules an interview with you. This is an opportunity you have been seeking for a long time. You want to look your best, sound your best--and get a job offer.

You have heard many times that your "elevator speech" will help you clarify what you do, and prompt people to hear more about your products and services. My guess is that coaches and seminar

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