On Euphemisms and Speaking Directly
A look at the (d)evolution of the terms we use.
Tag: Speaking
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.
The Case for a Videographer
You’ve prepped your talk and calmed your nerves, but here’s one step you might be forgetting.
On Seinfeld, George Carlin, and Language
Far too many of us misuse words.
Why I Moved to Las Vegas
Explaining the big move.
Are You Afraid of Silence?
A little post about letting yourself breathe.
Interview with Scott Berkun
The author talks to me about his new book, speaking, and other goodies.
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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