Accountability: 5 Keys to Manage Success
Last week, I presented a program in Arizona called “Accountability: 5 Keys to Manage Success (Yours & Others).” The audience was leadership and management professionals from a luxury, private country club. This is a different audience than the corporate types who...
September Means Back to School – Not Just For Kids
It’s back to school time. Doesn’t the Labor Day holiday always remind you of that? Of course, if you have children, you’re probably breathing a sigh of relief. But, what does this time of year mean for all of us in business? 1) Four months to...
Are All Presentations Created Equal?
I just facilitated a customized presentation skills program for regional sales managers of a very large medical device company. Their objectives were to understand the differences and similarities between these types of presentations: management vs. leadership formal...
Visual Aids That Help–Not Hinder–Your Next Business Presentation
Are you suffering from “death by PowerPoint?” Many people in corporate America are. You know the symptoms … yawning participants during your slide shows or distant looks from half of the audience who are staring at your screen like zombies. Let’s be real. I personally...
Fresh Delivery Requires Preparation & Practice
I am often asked if I give the same presentation each time I present. Although there might be a benefit to do so regarding saving time, my answer is, “No.” Every audience I face is different, and I need to adjust my message accordingly. The material also needs to be...
Persuasive Speaking Webinar: Notch Up Your Presentation Skills
I’m back from the National Speakers Association (NSA) conference in Arizona, and also from a biotech client program in California; the latter of which saw me delivering a custom session on effective communication. As I watched the NSA members present their keynotes...
Report from NSA Convention: Relationships Rule!
I have been at the National Speakers Association (NSA) National Convention in Arizona, since July 16, and it ends today. Whether it’s been during a board meeting (I’m a National Board Director), a keynote, a breakout session, or in the hallways, the biggest takeaway...
New BRODY Professional Site Up and Running, Check It Out!
Good things are worth waiting for! Those of you who have worked with web designers know how frustrating the process can be. Granted, we live in an environment of instant gratification, and I wanted it done at least three months ago! But, at last, it is “finished” –...
2009 Part One: Lessons Learned
It’s hard to believe that half of the year is over – not exactly a stellar year for most of us! I have learned quite a few things as a business owner (hard lessons learned) these past 6+ months: I should always look to cut expenses, even when times are good. I should...
New BRODY Web Site Coming Soon, Really!
One more week. One more week. One more week. I am so tired of hearing “one more week!” What am I referring to? My new and improved corporate web site going “live.” The irony is that from my perspective, this is an ongoing complaint. I think web designers (or, maybe...