Category Archives: Influence
What’s the Best Way to Finish a Presentation?
I guarantee we can do better than "Any questions?"
Should I Start My Presentation With a Joke?
5 effective ways to start your presentation like a pro
I’m sure you’ve heard the advice from others to grab your audiences’ attention from the very start of your presentation. Then, hang on to it throughout your presentation. That sounds great! The tough part is answering the question… “Now, how do I do that exactly?” Don’t use a joke! I’m sure at some point you’ve […]
7 Reasons You Won’t Succeed as a Salesperson
Lessons I learned the hard way so you don't have to!
The executive sat there staring at me while I thought about his question. I didn’t have an answer. His question was about the financial structure of our deal. I didn’t see any problem with structuring the payments by his request, but I didn’t have the authority to make that call. I’d have to run this […]
Why do we equate “Leader” with “Winner”?
...and the problem we've created
The Secret to Building a Committed Team
My Commitment Conversation with 4 Senior Leaders
He paused for a moment and then answered my question. “I want to learn how to be more influential today.” I was in Seoul, Korea for a week of leadership communication training. I had asked all four of the leaders what they wanted to discuss during our time together. This leader’s request was not so […]