Dale Carnegie knew that the best way to correct someone’s mistake was to call attention to it indirectly, thereby getting the person to realize it for himself or herself. To illustrate the point, Carnegie told the story of when the eloquent Congregationalist clergyman and social reformer, Henry Ward Beecher died. The following Sunday, Lyman...
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As a public lecturer, Dale Carnegie frequently spoke to a small audience scattered through a large hall in the afternoon, and to a large audience packed into the same hall at night. He found the responses he got from each group to be interesting: The evening audience laughed heartily at the same things that...
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No matter how masterful a presenter you are, there will be times when you notice the energy in the room is fading. A number of factors can play into this, not the least of which is you! It’s not that you’re a bad presenter, but it may be that you’re speaking to a group...
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There’s no doubt that e-mail communication is a vital tool for modern businesses. It affords a speedy and convenient means of transmitting direct, straightforward information. But to truly get the most out of electronic communication, businesses need to strike a balance between online and face-to-face interaction. In 2005, Alison Stein Wellner wrote an article...
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Whether you are persuading colleagues, selling a client, or energizing a team, the power of your presentation makes the difference between success and failure. These techniques are useful for managers, executives, sales people, and anyone who might meet members of the media. Anyone who is part of a workplace will find the opportunity to...
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Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of two articles about ways to effectively prepare for a public presentation. We recently shared with you a few great tips for preparing for a public presentation. We told you that knowing your presentation through and through can help boost your confidence while easing your...
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Editor’s note: This is the first of two articles about how best to prepare for a public presentation. Prepare, prepare, prepare. You can never be too prepared to present. Knowing your presentation through and through can help boost your confidence while easing your fear and anxiety. Preparation does not just include knowing what you...
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