A little yarn about just looking at specious statistics.
Posts Tagged as: Speaking
Posts Tagged as: Speaking
The Vicious Cycle of Conference Mediocrity
Skimping on speaker expenses is a near surefire way to leave attendees wanting.
Communication Failures at the Collision Conference
It’s obvious that most technology professionals have a long ways to go.
Who or Whom? As a Matter of Fact, Grammar Does Matter
It’s hard to argue with the benefits of speaking clearly, simply, and correctly.
A Note to Panelists: It’s Not Your Stage
Thoughts on the art of shutting up.
Should speakers wing it?
Thoughts on purely extemporaneous speaking styles.
Need a Speaker in Montreal in Late April of 2015?
Want me to give a free talk to your organization or conference?
Breadth vs. Depth
Big Data, Communication, Dataviz
Some thoughts on a fundamental tradeoff.
When A/V Issues Attack
Talks rarely go off without a hitch. Don’t act like Michael Bay.
The Perils of the Single Sentence
A good general rule on how to write and speak more clearly.
The 4 Pillars of Good Business Writing and Speaking
Examining what makes for a solid read/talk.
Best Thing/Worst Thing: Writing a Book
Kicking off my new series with something near and dear to my heart: writing a book.
On Language and Reorganizations
I’ve seen worse jargon in my day, but this is near the top of the list.
On Euphemisms and Speaking Directly
A look at the (d)evolution of the terms we use.
Are You Talking at Your Audience?
A few thoughts on how to communicate to your audience better.
Do Speakers Need to Use Slides?
A few thoughts on whether PowerPoint is required to give a talk.