Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 20, 2023

Before making your next presentation, consider these tips from Michelle D. Move while you present. Add pictures and quotes into your presentations. Gladieux , author of the new book, Communicate With Courage : Succinct stories that illicit emotional response are great hooks. Comparisons and analogies are powerful.

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BetterUp

JUNE 2, 2023

Jump to section What makes a presentation interactive? Main benefits of interactive presentation 9 ways to make your presentation interactive Types of interactive presentations Take your presentations to the next level

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Forbes Leadership

JUNE 14, 2022

These points will help you ensure that your presentations are as effective as possible and deliver on your presentation goals.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Being present is getting there by being here. You aren’t present when one eye watches the clock. You’re absent when you intimidate with position or power. When you try to impress someone a… Continue reading →

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BetterUp

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Why do I get nervous before presenting? How to cope with nerves before, after, and during a presentation. Jump to section. The bottom line.

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Forbes Leadership

MAY 20, 2023

School leaders have warned that AI poses a "real and present" danger to education, leaving teachers "bewildered" by the pace of change.

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SHRM Organizational Development

JUNE 28, 2022

There were so many great presentations and speakers that I'll need weeks to process everything I learned! I am still buzzing from all the exciting sessions and networking that took place at this year’s SHRM22. To say it was a worthwhile event would definitely be an understatement. Here, however, are some of my top takeaways from the event.

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Forbes Leadership

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Why are you going to present?”. While you may have a thousand questions going on in your head, I only have one for you.

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Forbes Leadership

DECEMBER 27, 2022

And, they present new risks and opportunities, for companies and careers, even a new path to the C-suite. “The old systems are being challenged. They're being proven to not be worthy anymore." New systems are emerging, grounded in ESG principles – environment, social and governance paradigms.

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Forbes Leadership

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

I believe we (the business community at large) are still less-than-compelling presenters for four primary reasons.

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Forbes Leadership

JULY 28, 2022

Suggest appropriate major changes with enough lead time, minor changes with less lead team, and just build confidence the day of a presentation.

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Forbes Leadership

APRIL 4, 2023

It's more difficult to deliver a powerful presentation in a hybrid environment. When you master it, you mesmerize your prospects and make the sale.

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Kellogg Insight

JANUARY 17, 2024

Be yourself! No, not like that. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we help you navigate the competing advice about how much to share and hold back.

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Forbes Leadership

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Avoid these three common presentation mistakes so your audience keeps their eyes on you—and not on the exit.

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LSA Global

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Product-Oriented versus Customer-Oriented Experienced sales managers know that their team’s sales presentations should orient their messages toward the customer rather than the product. Yet research shows that salespeople regularly stumble headlong into a product-oriented approach when making sales presentations.

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LSA Global

AUGUST 23, 2022

To Be Heard, You Must Build Trust While Presenting Often overlooked in business presentation skills training is the essential ingredient of trust. While they may “hear you,” your target audience will not be motivated to act or think differently as a result of your presentation unless they trust you and your message.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 25, 2021

People tend to choose ruminating on the past or worrying about the future over being present. Being present is being engaged in the moment. But how much should you think about the past… Continue reading →

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 28, 2023

Grabbing and keeping your audience’s focus is critical to communication success. What you have to say is important, so give yourself the best chance to convey your message to your audience by first gaining attention, but then, more importantly, sustaining it.

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Mike Griffiths

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

On Friday, September 30, I will be presenting a session on Beyond Agile at the HTEC Project Management Virtual Conference. The session is free to attend and is part of a program that also features Scott Ambler, Sanjive Augustine, Nader Rad and Frank Turley. You can register here. Yes, And, And”.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 12, 2023

One of the most common unpleasant surprises that you’ve likely faced as a public speaker is getting your time cut short. You go into the meeting with a plan for what you’re going to cover based on the allotted time you’ve been given. And then, the technology doesn’t work until 15 minutes into the meeting.

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Forbes Leadership

AUGUST 31, 2022

That’s the span of time most people can stay mentally engaged with a presentation before they check out. This series will offer tips from preparation through delivery, helping you give a presentation that is enjoyable, informative and, most importantly, memorable. You’ve got 10 minutes.

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Forbes Leadership

DECEMBER 1, 2022

6 practical presentations skills tips that will boost your impact even if you're a seasoned leader.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

94% Satisfaction 65% Knowledge Gain 97% Net Promoter Score This fast-paced technology client must present compelling solutions to executive-level buyers in order to win new business — as individuals and in teams. Compelling Sales Presentation Delivery Skills Energy and calmness together create dynamic sales presentations.

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Mike Griffiths

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

I will be presenting on the topic of becoming a Change Resilient Professional.   There is a great lineup of presentations scheduled for the day. Please join me on Thursday, September 12 th for the PMI Organizational Agility Conference. This free, online event for PMI members awards viewers PDUs.

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BetterUp

MARCH 10, 2022

What does it mean to be present? Why is being present so important? How to be more present. How to be more present at work. Jump to section. Moving forward.

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Forbes Leadership

JUNE 30, 2022

Fifteen years after the iPhone launch, Jobs’ surprise reveal still holds up as one of the best presentations ever.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 4, 2021

The post Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning. Unfortunately, sometimes a less-than-great example leads us to repeat those mistakes. What if you had […].

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Agile42

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

We are very happy to have two great agile42 coaches presenting at ScanAgile 2019 , the Scandinavian Agile Conference to be held in Helsinki on March 13th-14th. Cliff Hazell will present Moving Beyond Cargo Cult Agile : Most companies claiming to, or wanting to, be agile, start at the team level.

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Thought Leaders LLC

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Our reader poll today asks: How willing are you to change your decisions when presented information that could be counter to the original decision you made?

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 1, 2019

If you are a leader, you present ideas, projects, and plans to groups. Given that, presentation skills are a key skill for leaders at all levels – and for many other professionals too. The post Five Surprising Truths about Presenting Powerfully appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 5, 2022

The book lays out the seven principles needed to keep you present, grounded, and thriving in work, home, and everything in between. But if you are committed to leading a present, purposeful and passionate life, then you must confront and change or accept that which you uncover in your self-reflection. Don’t waste a possession.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Pennsylvania takes distracted driving darn serious. Title 75 section 3316 imposes a fine of $50.00 if you’re caught texting while driving. The numbers on distracted driving are going down. million crashes… Continue reading →

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 22, 2017

If you have watched a presentation, you have heard these things. If you want to be more effective in giving your presentations, avoid these words. The post 8 Things Not to Say During a Presentation appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Forbes Leadership

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Let’s presume some have mastered the basics; so what comes next? Here are three elements we need to be working on.

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Forbes Leadership

APRIL 4, 2023

Three ways to make your audience feel good

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 18, 2014

Leaders who present well, extend their influence, broaden their impact, and advance their careers. Two questions: Ask the most important question presenters forget to ask. Great talkers have an advantage.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 7, 2013

We have all sat through many presentations in our professional lives. Communication Leadership Learning presentation skills presenting Public speaking' Communication Leadership Learning presentation skills presenting Public speaking' Unfortunately far too many of them are, shall we say, “less-than-awesome”.

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