Here in Michigan we understand the importance of business networking in this economy. Regardless of profession, it is critical to meet others to build both opportunity and business. Across Metropolitan Detroit there are several networking events a week that bring professionals together in both informal and formal settings to meet and greet each other. The…
Category: Communication Skills
Do You Present Yourself as a Leader on Twitter?
As a social networking tool, Twitter has led the way for more information sharing from leaders around the world. However, not all of the world’s leaders have a solid grasp on the responsibility that comes with sharing this information in such an open forum. We’ve all heard the horror stories of CEO’s, celebrities, and politicians…
6 Tips For Giving a Great Presentation
Passion makes the difference between a plain presentation and a great presentation. The more passionate a speaker is, the more his or her presentation comes alive, and the more the audience becomes transfixed. A well-delivered presentation may seem like an effortless act, but in truth any dynamic presentation is the result of extensive planning and effort…
The Value of a Winning Smile
Dale Carnegie once wrote for American Magazine the life story of a certain New York banker. He asked on of the banker’s friends to explain the reason for his success. No small amount of it, the friend said, was due to the man’s winning smile. At first, Carnegie thought that may sound like exaggeration, but…