Success or failure in business is caused more by mental attitude even than by mental capacity." Banish the fear-attitude; acquire the confident attitude. And remember that the only way to acquire it is—to acquire it . — The Art Of Public Speaking: By Dale Carnegie I love public speaking. Yes, I know I am weird, … Continue reading Do what needs to be done.

I was in the gym recently and overheard a conversation. Two guys were talking about life being hard and how times were tough. The first guy was extremely frustrated. He was dejected. He needed an ear. The second guy listened patiently and provided sage advice. We were in the middle of the gym, but it … Continue reading Being Real

The title of today’s post is true. Words matter very much. With the right words, we can lift people up. With the wrong words, we can tear people down. Words matter. I gave a presentation today. I was speaking about how to give effective presentations. One of my key points revolved around the word rhetoric. … Continue reading Words matter

I have a speaking engagement tomorrow. I will be teaching a room full of my peers how to speak better. It’s something I am excited about, and I am approaching it with a fair amount of respect. I want to do a good job. I want them to hear the core of my message. Words … Continue reading Words have power

I love to talk to people. I believe everyone has a story to tell. I love hearing others tell it. But how do you get them to start? sometimes it depends on where you are. Where you are having a conversation has a bearing on what kind of conversation you have. Are you standing in … Continue reading On making small talk