Have you ever made a suggestion where someone has responded, “Yes, but…”? It’s like your idea has been rejected; your contribution has been devalued and dismissed. Now imagine if that same person had responded, “Yes, and…”. You would have been pleased that your contribution was acknowledged and valued. This small change in wording can…
Winston Churchill is remembered not only as a wartime leader but also as one of the greatest public speakers of all time. His speeches were carefully prepared, powerfully delivered, and filled with language that stirred people to action. Even though he had a slight speech impediment, Churchill turned it into a strength. He used…
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they are called on to make a speech. Do you have a significant birthday or anniversary coming up? Do you need to make a short speech to accept an award, celebrate a retirement or deliver a eulogy? If speaking to an audience isn’t something you do…