THE POWER OF BREVITY
The power of brevity cannot be underestimated. Avoid droning on and on.
Be succinct.
Be clear.
Make your point. And then stop.
The video below says it all.
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Communicating & Connecting – The Reaction Shot
In the film world, The Reaction Shot is just this: the camera angle/shot that reveals the reaction of a given character to what was said. This is critical because as an audience, we’re not just interested in what one person says; we’re interested to see how it affects another. In life, in sales, in presentations …
Hollywood & You…
This interview with Pete Docter, the director of INSIDE OUT (Pixar’s new film which opens this weekend!!) is worth listening to. Whether you’re leading a division of thousands… or you’re speaking to one team member… whether you’re presenting in front of those you serve… or talking with your spouse or kid… you will have a far better understanding …
The Importance of Accuracy in Someone’s Name
I want to talk today about the importance of accuracy and specifically as it pertains to someone’s name. Now, some of you watching this have a complicated name. Even a simple name though, like Smith might be S-M-I-T-H or S-M-Y-T-H or S-M-Y-T-H-E. Now, Erica could be with a K or a C. Eric …
Why You Don’t Want to Cut Corners – Ship in a Bottle
How often do you think of cutting a corner on a small, small, small element? Well, it’s a little vague as an open. Let me give you an example what I’m specifically talking about. That was my attempt to be totally cagey and draw you in. But here’s what I wanna say… Years ago, I …
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THE #1 MISTAKE MOST COMMUNICATORS MAKE
As you look towards the fall, think not only of the items, tasks, and jobs you need to accomplish, but also and more importantly, of the experiences you want to create. Communication is the same way. Rather than simply focus on conveying information, focus on creating an experience. Life’s too short not to. © 2016 Victoria …
THE THROUGHLINE – HOW TO ALIGN YOUR LIFE, LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATIONS
At some point, most of us want to quit. Something keeps us going. For each person it’s different, but for each person, it’s a driving force…what I call “The Throughline.” My dear pal Jim Freydberg, the Broadway producer, sent me the image below a few months back. I loved it. I looked it up and …
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3 Tips To Break The Creativity Block
We’ve all be caught in a creative block. I wanted to share 3 tips to help break the creativity block. What other “creative block busting” tools have you used in the past?
