Tips for managers who speak to large audiences about change. 1. Know your audience The members of your audience aren't like you. They don't think like you. They don't act like you. They are a mix of people who have different roles. They like to know that you are aware of them and their role so amplify your message by speaking directly to … [Read more...]
You’re Too Good of a Speaker
"You're too good of a speaker." I've heard those words and they depressed me. Now they put a smile on my face. I realize now that my friends, all excellent technicians, were telling me that they preferred a complex presentation that was a little rough around the edges—just like the world they lived in I had a difficult transition from … [Read more...]