When A/V Issues Attack
Talks rarely go off without a hitch. Don’t act like Michael Bay.
Tag: Speaking
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.
The Different Types of Conference Speakers
What kind of speaker are you?
Jargon Watch: Big Data as a Service
Why the “as a service” moniker is unnecessary and even confusing.
My New Book
Analytics: The Agile Way—my eighth book—is out.
Featured Talk: How to Create a Culture of Analytics
A 50-minute talk about Big Data and what we can learn from Amazon, Facebook, Netflix, and Google.
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