When you want to create a lasting change, consider carefully the importance of an adaptable mindset. What’s your perspective, on the change that you propose? More importantly, what’s [...]
In any presentation, there are two stories. First, the story that you tell yourself. And then, the story you tell to others. To overcome the fear of public speaking, you’ve got to [...]
Check out the team from Brigham Young University, the first-place winner for the 2015 Rice Business Plan Competition: KiLife Tech and their product, the Kiband, made a strong impression on the [...]
When you pitch your ideas, you're going to run into objections and obstacles. Here's an example of how you can change the conversation, in this excerpt from "The NEW Elevator Pitch" by Chris Westfall.
What did you just say? Stop the “ums” and “uhs”, before they stop your message. We are visual creatures. If someone can’t ‘see’ what you are talking [...]
You already have the ability to read minds. You don't have to have ESP, or even ESPN. Simply an understanding of human nature, plus your powers of observation, can add up to the ability to know [...]
Do you really know your competition? The greatest competitor you or your business will ever face is the hidden and undiscovered threat of ignorance. Here's how to identify and overcome the [...]
Public speaking is never easy. When the stakes are high, and the pressure is on, you've got to know how to deliver your message. Here's an excerpt from The NEW Elevator Pitch, on how you can [...]
Creating a powerful personal message is the challenge of our age. People want to know more about you – your ideas, your solutions, your dreams and your desires – but do you know how [...]
Influence is what everyone wants. Whether you want to get a raise, get a date, get an investor or get elected: you’ve got to have influence. According to Daniel Pink, To Sell is Human (a [...]