7 Habits Of The Best Public Speakers
Whether it’s a keynote speech for thousands or a sales meeting for a dozen, we’ve all seen speakers who keep the audience hanging on every word—and those who have their audiences counting the minutes until they can leave the room. Public speaking, whether it’s on a stage or in a conference room, isn’t some magical, innate skill, says renowned speaking coach Joan Detz, author of How to Write and Give a Speech. When you look behind the curtain, you’ll see that many great speakers have similarities in how they present and perform…read more at fastcompany.com
Digital Marketing Changes Quickly: Trends To Watch This Year
Digital marketing has taken the marketing industry by storm. After all, the internet and all of its trends are constantly changing and what was a marketing powerhouse last year could very well be old news this year. To help you strategize a marketing plan that will take your company to the next level, here’s our list of the digital marketing trends anticipated for the rest of 2017…read more at forbes.com
How Managers Can Excel by Really Coaching Their Employees
Analytics and advice to help leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems. Can we talk? The answer to that simple question may have a profound impact on how employees are managed, now and into the foreseeable future. It’s certainly a question that front-line managers will have to answer if they want to get the most out of today’s workforce. Even more alarming is that a mere 21% of employees strongly agree that their performance is managed in a way that motivates them to do outstanding work…read more at gallup.com
How to Start Your Mornings Right
Get a head start on the day by taking care of your mind, body and spirit. Much has been written about the power of your morning routine to set your day on a positive course, and science backs those assertions. Research by a German biologist found that people are most proactive and productive first thing in the day, and research published by the American Psychological Association concluded that people who are more active early in the day (early risers) are less stressed, depressed and anxious than night owls…Read more…