Dynamic communication skills are one of the keys to personal and professional success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.  If you want to become a dynamic communicator, you need to master three basic, but critical skills: 1) conversation; 2) writing; and 3) presenting.
Job interviews are some of the most important conversations you will ever have.  However, many people go into them woefully underprepared.  I was speaking with Bob Matts, a friend and a senior HR executive with a very large and prestigious company the other day.  Bob was telling me about the STAR …

Dynamic communication skills are one the keys to personal and professional success I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.  If you want to become a dynamic communicator, you need to develop three basic, but very important skills: 1) Conversation; 2) Writing; and 3) Presenting.
Just a short post today because of a great quote from John Andrew Holmes that I came across the other day… 

“Speech is conveniently located midway between thought and action, where it often substitutes for both.”

Good one John.  If you get it, there’s not a lot for me to say.  If you …

Dynamic communication skills are one the keys to personal and professional success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.   If you want to become a dynamic communicator, you need to master three basic, but very important, skills: 1) conversation; 2) writing; and 3) presenting.
Clear language is key to effective communication — whether you are engaged in conversation, writing or presenting.  The other day, I saw a quote from George Orwell, author of two of my favorite books, 1984 and Animal Farm.  I still think that his words, “some animals are more equal than others” …

Dynamic communication skills are one of the keys to personal and professional success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.  If you want to become a dynamic communicator, you need to do master three basic but important skills: 1) conversation, 2) writing, 3) presenting.
Yesterday, I did a webcast previewing some of the ideas in my forthcoming book, 42 Rules to Jumpstart Your Professional Success.  If you didn’t get a chance to listen live, you can find the audio here: http://www.brighttalk.com/dcemail_redirect/webcast/2704
I’m so excited about the impending release of 42 Rule to Jumpstart Your Professional Success …

Dynamic communication is one of the keys to personal and professional success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.  If you want to become a dynamic communicator, you need to develop three basic, but critical skills: 1) conversation, 2) writing and 3) presenting.
I love Chinese food.  I was at Little Ollie’s, my favorite Chinese restaurant in Denver a couple of days ago.  My fortune cookie that day said, “Your talents will be recognized and suitably rewarded.” I was happy with this fortune, but it made me think about the importance of communication skills.
My talents, …

Dynamic communication is one of the keys to personal and professional success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.  If you want to become a dynamic communicator, you need to master three basic, but very important skills: 1) conversation, 2) writing, and 3) presenting.
I have a new book coming out this summer: 42 Rules to Jumpstart Your Professional Success.  Rule 27 is about conversation skills: “Questions Make for Good Conversation.”  Here is a sneak peek at what I have to say about questions and conversation in 42 Rules to Jumpstart Your Professional Success…

Effective communication, …

Dynamic communication skills are one of the keys to success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.  If you want to become a dynamic communicator you need to master three fundamental skills: 1) Conversation, 2) Writing, and 3) Presenting.
Of these three, presenting seems to cause the most angst among people.  Recently, I discovered a great electronic newsletter: Presentation Xpert.  I was impressed with the quality of the content.  I got in touch with John Quincy, the editor.  He asked if I would like to submit an article.  I did and it was published in …

Dynamic communication is one of the keys to success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.  If you want to become a dynamic communicator, you need to develop three basic skills: 1) conversation, 2) writing and 3) presenting.
Email is a written communication skill.  Unfortunately, many people don’t seem to understand that the basic rules of writing and courtesy apply when using email.  My friend Lydia Ramsey recently wrote a great article on email communication and etiquette.  She has graciously allowed me to reprint it here…

Email: Be Brief, But Not Abrupt
How many e-mail messages do you …

Dynamic communication is one of the keys to personal and professional success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.  If you want to become a dynamic communicator, you have to master three basic skills: 1) conversation, 2) writing, and 3) presenting.
Conversation skills are really important for success.  If you are a good conversationalist, you can speak to anyone at any time.  This can be really helpful in building a solid network of contacts on whom you can rely as you move through your life and career.
People tell me that I’m a good conversationalist.  I …

The life of a business traveler, especially one like me who travels to New York City regularly, appears glamorous at first glance. People always ask me if I’ve eaten at famous restaurants like 21 or the latest hot spot they’ve read about in Travel and Leisure. 
Most often when I’m in New York and don’t have a business dinner, I dine on Chinese food delivered to my hotel room from the Cottage Noodle Shop. I’ve never even been in this restaurant, even though I have eaten their food at least 100 times. I am particularly …