Become  a Superior Team Leader         At a university in Colorado, I asked a Business Professor if he could give one bit of advice to a new manager what would it be? This is his reply. “Always do unto others as you would wish them to do unto you.”  He also commented, “Before you can…

Ration Your Time                For your peace of mind ration your time.          Everyone has a twenty-four-hour day. It’s how you use your time that makes all the difference.          You can’t recycle wasted time – make the most of what you have. A Handful of Tips to get more tasks done * Do important…

Getting Ready for a Presentation         Many people are stressed when they are preparing to address a large audience.          If you are physically fit and mentally prepared it won’t be such a big deal. A Handful of Tips to help you prepare for your next presentation * The environment          Many presentations have failed…

To Get Attention It’s well worth collecting and learning a few jokes. They have an important role to play when giving a talk.          They can help you make a memorable point. They can help you establish a rapport with an audience.          At the beginning of a presentation. a joke or an anecdote will…

Presentation Guidelines         Many presentations fail because the presenter forgets the basic communication principles.          It is rare for people to recall accurately what they have heard after a presentation. Having carried out over 100 recall workshop exercises in many countries I found recall is generally very poor.          Try to make your message memorable…

Setting up a successful display          An effective display and an exhibit should arouse interest, stimulate thought and promote action – many fail to do this.          Too many displays are cluttered and contain conflicting messages.          Displays and exhibits must get their messages across quickly.          Displays should contain simple messages.         The fewer…

Make your Writing Easier to Read A Handful of Tips to help you improve the readability of your writing -Geoffrey Moss(mossassociates.co.nz) “The shorter your words and sentences, the easier they are to read and heed.” SOURCE: For more on this topic see; “Persuasive Ways” first published by Moss Associates Ltd, New Zealand, and in Chinese…

Establish a Bond with your Audience          Focus on a simple, clear, interesting message. Tell them something new. Something they want to know. A Handful of Tips to help you get an interested audience * At the start            Step up to the podium – pause – take a deep breath – acknowledge the…

Prior to  Your Next Verbal Presentation          Eighty percent of a good presentation is in the preparation – do your homework well.          Focus on a simple clear message.          When preparing a speech keep in mind the fleeting nature of oral communication.          If you don’t get attention at the beginning the rest of…

Become a Good Listener          If you listen with care you will learn so much more.          Hearing is with the ears, but listening is with the mind.          You cannot listen if you are talking – and if you are talking you are not learning.          Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly.          Listening to…