What does having a professional presence look like in a world full of zoom calls, masks and working at home? Manal Fakhoury, Guest Writer Let’s start with presence. Presence is letting the most powerful version of yourself shine through. I like to cite the renowned leadership expert Sylvia Ann Hewlett, who defines “presence” as aContinue reading

A Speechwriter’s Thoughts A few days after President Joseph Biden delivered his inaugural address, friends and business acquaintances asked for my opinion on the speech. Some of them were sure I would write an article about it, thus share some perspectives from my vantage point. Instead, I am sitting at my desk on a weekdayContinue reading

4 Books for Promoting Well-Being The first month of the new year, January, presents a new beginning in all aspects of our lives. There are the traditional goals and resolutions: more time at the gym or start working out to lose weight, increase income much as possible, be a better parent, better boss, friendlier neighbor,Continue reading

The coronavirus pandemic continues to take heavy tolls throughout the United States. Indeed, worldwide. The emergence of vaccines and fresh national leadership regarding COVID-19 gives us hope. We can see a glimmer of light at the tunnel’s end. We will get through this health crisis. In distant hindsight. Let’s take a glance at what we’veContinue reading

Recipients of thank you notes feel valued and appreciate that their efforts, gifts, thoughtfulness, and time is recognized. There are multiple means to send a note of thanks – email, text message, paper cards, electronic cards. I recommend using physical paper cards and envelopes. Yes, I realize it takes more effort to send an actualContinue reading

In a previous article, I wrote about the difference between a podium and a lectern. As a refresher, a lectern is a slanted topped high desk that the speaker stands behind when delivering a speech or presentation. The podium is a platform that a speaker stands on while giving a presentation or formal address, andContinue reading