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		<title>Characteristics of Inspirational Leaders – Blog by Frenetta Tate</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 22:47:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Zimmer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just read an excellent blog post by Frenetta Tate MBA called The Seven Success Characteristics of Inspirational Leadership.  Ms. Tate identified a powerful set of qualities that leaders who inspire others possess.  They are: 1. The Crusader 2. The Connector 3. The Innovator 4. The Encourager 5. The Coach 6. The Builder 7. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What did you Commit to?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:59:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Zimmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[acting]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; I had an experience yesterday that humbled me and made me let go of some old thoughts about my past. As a result, I can no longer kid myself about having not made it as a professional actress. Three of the most successful actors who went to school with me at the University of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Experiential Learning: Learning by Doing</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:11:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Zimmer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[   Learning by doing is different from learning with the intellect where you are collecting concepts.  When learning intellectual concepts, you can go as fast as your mind can grasp the concepts.  But, just because you can grasp the concept does not mean you can do the skill associated with that concept. When you need [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Great Article on Why Public Speaking Scares You by Susan Adams at Forbes.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:35:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Zimmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Authenticity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fear]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; I just read an article on Forbes called &#8220;Why Public Speaking Scares and and How to Overcome your Fear&#8221; by Susan Adams. This is one of the best articles on fear of speaking I have seen in  a long time!  I am a presentation and speaking coach in Houston.  I have specialized in transforming [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Want to Speak like Steve Jobs?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Zimmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Authenticity]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; I had never seen Steve Jobs talk before; but after he died, I heard lots of people rave about the way he spoke in public. It seemed like many people thought he was the epitome of a great speaker. Then I began reading his biography Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. Before even finishing a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Famous vs Great</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:27:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Zimmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Authenticity]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;  Martin Luther King Jr. was quoted as saying, “Not everyone can be famous, but everyone can be great because greatness is determined by service.” Does it seem to you that many of us in America are struggling with a misplaced desire to be famous? Do you harbor a secret wish to have your name [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Voice</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Zimmer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I must confess I am a bit addicted to performance competition shows like The Voice and American Idol.  I love to see emerging talent shine.  I think my attraction is wishing that I had pursued my singing more fully.  The truth was it was way too scarey to sing in front of groups when I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Storyselling – The secret to a successful persuasive presentation is great storytelling.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Zimmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; I am in love with this word – storyselling!  It says it all about the power of stories to persuade listeners to buy products and services or buy into ideas. Storyselling is the act of telling the authentically persuasive story. It is sharing the story that excites others to say, “Yes, I want that!” [...]]]></description>
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		<title>YOU on VIDEO Workshop – If Warren Buffett can do it so can YOU</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:53:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Zimmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Camera Presence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Confidence]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you been holding back from making videos due to fear of making a fool of yourself? Maybe not looking good? Or seeming silly? Warren Buffett isn&#8217;t! You already know that video can boost your career, your product or service.  And it is totally FUN! Take  look at Warren Buffett having fun on video and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Three Great Presentation Skills that Make the Winning Difference</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Zimmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Next week I am facilitating a day-long training program for sales professionals in the world’s fifth largest software company. Unlike my usual clients who feel fear of speaking, these folks will be good at speaking and selling.  They are already very successful. So, “What,” I wondered “Do they need from me?” They need me [...]]]></description>
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