Pop culture might suggest that referring to notes while speaking makes you look unprepared, but it’s better than spewing blather or getting off topic. Here’s how to consult them with style.
Honesty and trustworthiness are more important than ever, with cratering public trust and a divided public. How can speakers project an authentic presence to help sway listeners?
Your executive can be a wonderful asset in a PR crisis, but undisciplined blather can keep your organization in the headlines. Here’s how (and when) to tap your leaders.
It’s a new year and many organizations have a positive outlook. However, plenty can still go wrong, and savvy pros should take precautions.
When consumers discovered needles in their strawberries in Australia, an entire industry was thrust into turmoil. Here’s what can be learned from the official crisis response.
The beer company offered free beer to British supporters of President Donald Trump, drawing backlash from critics. The company now says the campaign was a mistake.
Some phrases can lose an audiences’ interest or telegraph that your speech is unimportant or carelessly constructed. Avoid insulting your audience by leaving out these common quips.
While there are many approaches to any crisis, some tactics are misguided—and dangerous for your reputation. Make sure you avoid committing these common crisis mistakes.
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Studies show that people are becoming more and more reluctant to believe top-level executives who often serve as the public faces of organizations.
Storytelling isn’t just about stringing words together in narrative form. Your presentation will profit from avoiding these habits.
Though the best of us may stumble at times, pros can perfect their oral presentations by avoiding these gaffes.
