Leaders rarely have enough time to prepare for the communicating they have to do. Here’s a shortcut. Steve Sargent, president and CEO of GE Australia and New Zealand, runs through a four-point checklist–sometimes in just 30 seconds–before every organized communication event, from small meetings to large speeches. The four questions he asks himself seem obvious, […]

Every entrepreneur needs to present at some point. From apologies to information overload, a primer on what not to do. As you grow your company, you will find yourself standing in front of an audience more often. After all, you are the best person to take your message to the masses: You feel the most […]

Hey, Joe Biden. Look out, Paul Ryan. Here’s four expert speaking tips that might even help you sharpen your strategies at the debate tonight. I recently attended an executive-level speakers training program called “Leaders Edge” at Speakeasy in Atlanta, Georgia. Speakeasy has been around for 38 years and conducts intense three-day coaching workshops to elevate […]