We have various guides and templates in the office. Guides for writing blogs, articles, and tip guides. We have a brand guide for color, font, format, and logo use. What…
Article Summary: You only have one chance to make a great first impression that prompts your prospect to say, “Tell me more.” You have to justify immediately why the other…
Article Summary: “Remember that the person you’re about to meet can become as important to you as someone you’ve known for years.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr., author of Life’s Little…
Article Summary: Your answer to "What Do You Do?" commonly referred to as your elevator pitch, is one of the most important tools in your communication toolbox. Why? Because if…
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Today, was part two of a workshop series on messaging, communication, and storytelling for the Entrepreneur Center @NVTC (Northern Virginia Technology Council). Part one was a week ago. I co-presented…
Today, was part two of a workshop series on messaging, communication, and storytelling for the Entrepreneur Center @NVTC (Northern Virginia Technology Council). Part one was a week ago. One gentleman,…
Article Summary: By a show of hands, who likes public speaking? A few hands go up. OK, who likes attending a PowerPoint presentation? Again, a few of you. Both…
Did you hear that The International Astronomical Union (IAU) declared Pluto a non-planet? They coined a new planet type, the "plutoid." That means, our solar system is now 8 planets…
Article Summary: By a show of hands, who likes public speaking? A few hands go up. OK, who likes attending a PowerPoint presentation? Again, a few of you. Both responses…