Why is good public speaking important to the business world?
Most people would generally agree that a great deal — probably most — of the presentations we have to sit ...
Embarrassed about being embarrassed? Don’t be. Embrace your humanity.
Dacher Keltner studies embarrassment, that moment when you feel, as he says, in a recent interview in the Boston Globe, ...
Online Trust is Fragile: Why Herman Cain hasn’t quit yet and other modern era mysteries
I’m fascinated by politicians like Herman Cain and Rick Perry who hang in there – along with their most loyal ...
Is Q&A a good idea? And other questions
Why go to all the trouble of preparing a speech when you can just take questions? I’ve been asked that ...
What Is Charisma? – Body Language Quick Takes #9
Charisma is not what you think it is. It’s not a God-given gift that you either have or you don’t. ...
Body Language Quick Takes 6 – How can you tell if someone is interested?
What does interest look like? It helps to know the person a little bit, so you can factor out the ...
The art of listening – three ways to improve your leadership communication skills
Leadership communication always needs to be a two-way activity. Leaders, to be blunt, need followers, and a smart leader wants ...
Why you need authenticity and charisma
In this second podcast in the series based on my book Trust Me: Four Steps to Authenticity and Charisma, I ...
Does body language really matter?
There are many myths and misconceptions about the use and power of body language. Putting your fingertips together like a ...
Why Most of What You Know About Communication Is Wrong
Here's the beginning of a speech I gave last year on the new brain research. The opening story will be ...
