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 ...
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, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The month of September is here. Labor Day marks the last summer holiday, particularly the end of summer. And Patriot Day (9/11) serves as a remembrance of the 2001 attacks in the United States. My contemplation causes pondering on ...
Staying home more these days due to the coronavirus has provided me with extra time to declutter the household, the office, and reminisce. While going through the old green hanging files and manila folders, I came across copies of the ...
Leadership Development is one of many services I offer to businesses and individuals in their quest for managerial improvement and career enhancement. There is one word, one noun, one thing that sums up successful and decisive ...
By Lauren Douglass, Guest Writer There is a formula to delivering difficult information so it is best received and implemented. Front Load Empathy Deliver Topic Compassionately Listen to The Response Offer Assistance To Strategize Next ...
