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My favorite public speaking improvement tip

December 3, 2010

When you finish speaking before a large group it’s not uncommon for several of the audience members to approach the front of the room to engage you one on one. Since hearing Penn Jillette speak at Blog World I can assure I will never leave the front of the room until everyone who wants to [...]

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Better public speaking by writing more

November 20, 2010

You will find that the more you write the more you will be asked to speak. Then, as you develop a speaking track record you will be asked to speak more. You will become a better speaker in two ways. 1. Keep speaking publicly at every opportunity. 2. Keep writing. It’s item number two in [...]

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Selling at (and to) a Higher Level

November 19, 2010

On Thursday December 2nd I’ll have the privilege to share my newest presentation: Selling at (and to) a Higher Level with the Waukesha County Business Alliance – Sales Club (a network of sales professional). I’ve also secured two free tickets and discounted admission for any of you who would like to attend (details on both [...]

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The Customer Testimonial

September 21, 2010

The unsolicited customer testimonial is both social capital and brand equity. Two of the most valuable forms of capital, that while not economic, can be leveraged to achieve significant economic gains. Getting unsolicited customer testimonials It’s really easier than you think. When you are doing good work people will recognize that fact. All the testimonials [...]

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Public Speaking 101: It’s Not Your Slides

July 2, 2010

Presentation slides are OK if they are well done. Just remember it’s not the slides the audience came to see…..it’s you. More speaking this year with fewer and simpler slides. It’s interesting that I have done more speaking this year and prepared fewer and simpler slides. It’s not an accident. I have colleagues who have [...]

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Public Speaking 101: One Person At a Time

July 1, 2010

Note from Jim: This week all my posts are themed around public speaking. That’s because late last week and early this week my focus has been growing my public speaking presence. Why not write about something that is near and dear to my heart at the moment and that I am immersed in – right? [...]

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Ignite Speaking Engagement for MKELive

March 5, 2010

Here is the video from my speaking engagement at the MKELive Ignite event. I’m in and out of the picture a little at the beginning but do me a favor and hang in there for a few minutes. I was the first speaker and Katie Felten and her team recovered quickly. I enjoyed the format [...]

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