SagePresence: Winning Presence for Make-Or-Break Moments

The Future of Business

Pete Machalek — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:21:55 +0000

The future of business is more, faster change. For many of us this can be a dizzying, scary prospect. Here's a tool to keep your balance and make sure your compass keeps pointing north.

Mayday, Mayday! Killer Presentation Skills for Worst-Case Scenarios!

Dean Hyers — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:16 +0000

Sometimes things just go wrong in your presentation and the SagePresence Help Desk explores some worst-case scenarios and what to do about them. Bring us your challenges and let's try to discover new ways to win.

Communication Skills and Leadership: Getting Past Frustration

Pete Machalek — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:09:14 +0000

When we're presenting to the team, frustration with a team player can create a host of problems that get in our way. It doesn't have to be this way. We can use leadership presence to rise above the frustration and create the results we're after.

Interpersonal Communication Skills: How to Respond to Complaints

Pete Machalek — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:30:55 +0000

It's easy for other people's complaints and negativity to provoke a problematic emotional response in you. But it doesn't have to be that way. We can inspire others to get into action, and we can make a difference even without inspiring action. Here's how.

Should I Open With Humor? – How To Prepare A Presentation That Starts Right

Dean Hyers — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:15:35 +0000

One of the most common questions SagePresence gets is, "How can I bring humor to my presentation?" People want to be engaging, so the first thing they think of is making jokes. This post takes a look at the function of humor in presentations, why to do it, and when not to.

Leadership Communication Skills — The Art of the Possible

Pete Machalek — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:48:15 +0000

Complaining can be a first step toward developing leadership communication skills. The biggest next step is in crafting a message that goes beyond speaking just to you, and speaks to others about taking action.

SAGEPRESENCE HELP DESK – Talking Skills for Conversation

Dean Hyers — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:45:29 +0000

THIS WEEK'S HELP DESK TOPIC: "What make-or-break moments do you face in REGULAR CONVERSATION? How can we help you develop your professional talking skills?" -- SagePresence.com

Leadership Communication Skills: Leading Vs. Criticizing

Pete Machalek — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:53:05 +0000

We're living in The Age of the Critic, where the skills of criticism garner us a lot of attention. But criticizing creates an incomplete experience that leaves us all in a problematic place. There is a better, more complete experience that we can provide by starting with criticism, and stepping forward into leadership. Here's how.

SAGEPRESENCE HELP DESK – Making a Presentation

Dean Hyers — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:16:25 +0000

The SagePresence Help Desk is like your "Bat Phone" for Presentation Questions: "What questions do you have about making a presentation to a roomful of people?" The Sage is In!

Finding a Job vs. Creating a Career: You Can Have It All

Pete Machalek — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:28:01 +0000

The job seeking process can be a massively dispiriting one, convincing you that there's no good fit for you out there. Instead of looking for a fit, try creating one instead, and experience a resurgence in control over your life and your morale.