by Amy Glass | Oct 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
A friend who is an aspiring writer recently had a short story turned down by the editor of an online magazine. The editor was kind enough to write her a note as to why he turned down the story, and offered tips for improving it. My friend e-mailed me and said, “Would...
by Amy Glass | Sep 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
I love Google’s great new commercial promoting its Nexus 7 tablet. I’m sure if you’ve seen it, you can relate, too. It features a middle-school student who uses his Nexus 7 tablet to research how to deliver a speech. Stage fright is the first concern, as...
by Amy Glass | Sep 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Let’s continue our discussion from last week about word choices and how they can either help or hinder your career. I discussed the ubiquitous “try” in the previous post, along with all the reasons you might want to eliminate it from your business vocabulary. Along...
by Amy Glass | Sep 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
I often discuss things you need to know and implement to get ahead of the curve and keep your career moving. I’ve talked about bolstering your body language, modulating your vocal pitch, punching up your presentation style, and a lot more. Today, I want to talk...
by Amy Glass | Sep 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
For many people, being asked their opinion at work can be awkward, or even terrifying. I often share a simple system called PREP, which is a template for presenting your opinions. You can use PREP to present your opinions and ideas at meetings or during...