Video Blog: Make the Ask

Amelia McCormick
Amelia McCormick
  March 5, 2020
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Asking for what you need is a critical skill for women in business. Everyone has times when they have to say “I need (this)”—and while you’re not always met with a “yes”, there are things you can do to influence the outcome you want. It’s a topic we discuss in … Continue reading →

Vocal Variety: 3 Tips

Eliza Leoni
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 →

Be Brief. Be Bright. Be Gone.

Kelly Decker
Kelly Decker
  June 27, 2018
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“…and the long and short of it is?” Sometimes, we feel compelled to prove how much research we’ve done, how much credibility we have and how thorough we’ve been by sharing every little detail. Problem is, when we do that, people tune out, and we lose the ability to influence. … Continue reading →

Moderating A Panel: 3 Tips

Ben Decker
Ben Decker
  July 20, 2017
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Being asked to moderate a panel is an honor—but no one will tell you it’s easy! If you get selected to moderate an upcoming panel, here are three tips that will help you prepare: Being the facilitator of a panel is a huge responsibility. It’s on you to create a great experience and keep … Continue reading →

Speaking On A Panel: 3 Tips

Ben Decker
Ben Decker
  July 12, 2017
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So, you’ve been asked to speak on a panel—what now? Whether you like to prepare a lot (or not at all), here are three things to think about that will help ensure success at your next panel. When you’re on a panel, it should feel like a casual conversation between you … Continue reading →

Where It All Begins: Your Listeners

Kelly Decker
Kelly Decker
  August 26, 2014
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Kelly Decker - Listener Focus Vlog

You can’t pass go, you can’t collect $200 (let alone $20,000 or $200,000 for your next initiative) if you haven’t gone through the first step: That’s right. Rephrase your agenda to meet theirs, instead. Since our goal is to influence others and to persuade them to take action, we can’t … Continue reading →

Influence with a Point of View

Ben Decker
Ben Decker
  March 13, 2014
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Point of View - by Ben Decker

What’s your point of view? It’s not a “nice to have,” it’s a “need to have” – and let me tell you why: It’s hard to argue with getting better results. But don’t just take my word for it. Recently, a self-proclaimed “Decker Super-Fan” (for reference – she’s taken Communicate … Continue reading →

What Do I Do with My Hands?

Kelly Decker
Kelly Decker
  September 12, 2013
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Kelly Decker: On Gestures

You’re standing at the front of a room of people. All eyes are on you. You know your content – phew. But there’s a nagging question that jumps to mind… (cue the video, below) We don’t advocate the politician gesture, and we’re not out to make everyone in business into a … Continue reading →

Lightening Up!

Ben Decker
Ben Decker
  July 24, 2013
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Lightening Up - with Ben Decker

True or False: To be taken seriously, you have to be serious? False. People buy on emotion and justify with fact. Whether we’re presenting at a quarterly business review (QBR), in front of your board or simply touching base in a one-on-one meeting, we have to be light! But don’t just take … Continue reading →

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