Business Communication Today, 15th Ed.
Chapter 16. Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment
"You don't have to let anyone block your sunlight! To maintain the spotlight here are six tips: .
Michele Knight reports at Dataversity.
"Tina Nicolai estimates she's read more than 40,000 résumés since launching Résumé Writers' Ink in 2010.
Stephanie Vozza (photo, left) reports on the topic at FastCompany.
"Americans are notorious for using filler words.
According to Marcel Schwantes (photo, left), "Instead of asking the casual, basic stuff we're all tired of answering, hit 'em up with these great conversational questions, beginning with my number one most favorite question.
"The truth is that projecting power as a speaker doesn’t mean getting louder.
Richard Felloni presents the winner of the 2017 Toastmaster's World Champion of Public Speaking.
According to voice coach Amy Jo Jackson, "When working with a client who is interested in accent reduction, we’ll begin with a diagnostic session, where I’ll have them read a passage of text so I can hear where they are and what their mouth is doing.
Chris Weller presents the 18 spaces - as a one page presentation, or as a slide show.
According to Judith Humphrey (photo, left), "The risk in saying “sorry” too much is that apologies carry baggage that can undermine others’ confidence in you.
"How often have you heard a public speaker or presenter dominate a conversation not because the story was so interesting but because the speaker was disorganized?
"Top tips for building a presentation that matters and a Five-part Structure that will help turn your presentation into a conversation.
"If you want others to believe in you, you must believe in your own value and act in a way that conveys confidence.
Baruch College’s Beginner’s Guide to Business Research will point you in the right direction.
"Check out the Retail Across America in photos slideshow, watch the video stories from each state and find out where we're headed next.
John Coleman (photo, left) explains at HBR.
"As the head curator for TED, the global nonprofit famous for its insightful talks, Chris Anderson [photo, left] knows a thing or two about what a successful TED talk looks like," says Chris Weller of BusinessInsider.
"The way those you work with perceive you is really important.
"Networkers, take initiative! If you are asking someone to meet with you to receive advice, information, or support, make an extra effort to impress him or her with your competence and energy.
"One of Amazon's largest fulfillment centers is in Phoenix, Arizona.
"Here are the top 10 network security challenges faced by small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in 2015 and tips to address them.
"Our parents warned us about it, but it’s hard to understand until you experience it first hand: as you get older, time seems to fly.
"In his book The Virgin Way, Richard Branson reveals that he loathes speaking in public.