A Presentation Is Not Over ‘Til You Ace the Q & A

A Presentation Is Not Over ‘Til You Ace the Q & A

Have you noticed how many good presentations fall flat during the Q & A? It’s one thing to craft and deliver an effective presentation, but what comes next is often more critical. The question-and-answer session gives audience members (whether one or many) a...
A Presentation Is Not Over ‘Til You Ace the Q & A

Watch Your Words When Presenting

Recently, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel used the word “retarded” during a closed-door strategy session. And, radio personality Rush Limbaugh used the term again in discussing Mr. Emanuel’s statement. This has created enormous outrage in both the...
A Presentation Is Not Over ‘Til You Ace the Q & A

The Power of a Vacation: Get Recharged & Ready to Forge On

This week, I am on vacation – at a spa in Mexico. I tell you that because I am a real believer in taking R & R. It’s hard with fewer staff, doing more with less, and feeling the stress of the economy. But, the reality is our bodies and minds can burn out....