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“I” Language Doesn’t Influence

Karen Laos

September 11, 2019

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A few times a week, I endure a rigorous indoor cycle class where all I want is a decent workout. As a communication junkie, what I’ve noticed (and that bugs me more and more) is the use of “I” language. Now, I get that we all learned the importance of … Continue reading →

Balancing Connection and Credibility

Nichole Snyder

August 22, 2019

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When I returned to work after having my first baby in 2008, I asked where the nursing mother’s room was. I was informed that there wasn’t one. When I persisted, I was told I was the first woman ever to ask. In 2008. Over a decade later, women still face … Continue reading →

Own your foreign accent… And don’t forget to pause

Maurice Teffel

May 29, 2019

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When I was a kid, my family moved around a lot. Each move heralded life-changing transformations and experiences. Our first big move came with the Sandinista Revolution in the late 70s. Leaving Nicaragua and settling in Mexico City was the most exhilarating experience of my childhood. And, as our new … Continue reading →

Mr. Rogers in the Boardroom? You Bet!

Ben Decker

October 24, 2018

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The Boardroom was the U.S. Senate Committee Hearing in 1969 as Chairman John Pastore was investigating whether to pass a $20 million funding bill to PBS. And he was losing his patience as PBS was losing the verbal battle—until Mr. Rogers stepped in. You know him—Fred Rogers, PBS star and … Continue reading →

Make Your Content Pop…Like a Rock Star

Jennifer Lewis

October 3, 2018

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Nicky Jam. Ozuna. Gente de Zona. I am a huge Latin urban pop fan. I love dancing bachata to Dominican music. I listen online to a Spanish-language radio station. And I have a celebrity crush on Grammy award-winning global artist Pitbull. So when Pitbull recently hosted a weekend Caribbean cruise, I … Continue reading →

Remote Presenting: Commit to Connection

Ben Decker

September 20, 2018

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Last week, I shared what not to do on a video conference. Here’s some tips on what TO DO to ensure a great experience, every time. For most of us, the challenge with video calls is treating them like in-person meetings. It’s important to remind the audience that they matter … Continue reading →

Remote Presenting: Set Up For Success

Ben Decker

September 12, 2018

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Webex GoToMeeting Zoom BlueJeans Google Hangouts You’re probably using one of these and if you’re not, you should. Here are some tips to make any and all video conferencing better: If you look at every video call as an experience, you’ll want to make each one that much better. Avoid … Continue reading →

Vocal Variety: 3 Tips

Eliza Leoni

August 1, 2018

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It’s undeniable that the way your voice sounds has a lot to do with how you come across. As reported in the Wall Street Journal, people who hear recordings of rough, weak, or strained voices tend to label the speakers as negative, weak or tense. While people with strong voices … Continue reading →

The Price of Connection

Ben Decker

July 19, 2018

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How do you put a price or value on connection? On being present? Jay-Z is a genius and talent in music who is practically unequaled. As I watched him as a guest on David Letterman’s Netflix show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, I was fascinated by the subject matter … Continue reading →

Public Apology 101

Ben Decker

April 24, 2018

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Mistakes happen. We get it. We hope they don’t, but when they do, leaders need to know how to react effectively. The problem is, so often public apologies get botched. Every year we hear about them. More than a few (like this, and this, and this) have landed on our … Continue reading →