The past few months have seen a rash of world crises and, as usual, the United States is looked to for its leadership. President Obama's communications on matters ranging from the Middle East to Russia to Ferguson have been disturbingly vague and even weak.
read more05 September 2014 | 0 Comments
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The Ferguson, Missouri debacle might not have been prevented, but it's a fact that what the police wore exacerbated matters. This video is about how what we wear influences how we are perceived and how we feel ourselves. It's important to consider dress and adornment when speaking and presenting on stage and on camera.
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If you have ever spoken on a stage, you know it's hard to remember everything you want to say. You struggle with notes or you turn and look at your slides to give yourself a jog. There is a better way and it's called a confidence monitor. Basically, a confidence monitor is a TV that sits at the foot of the stage that has your notes so you can glance down and stay on track. Many professional speakers use these and they're very helpful. One thing they are NOT: A substitute for learning your presentation. You have to practice and rehearse. The confidence monitor is merely an aid - a great aid, but only an aid. If you want to be engaging, the confidence monitor isn't going to help you. You have to practice.
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