Anxious is a word all too often misused. You’ll hear people saying, “I’m anxious to meet Julie.” Or “I’m really anxious about xyz.” For business communication, avoid using the word…
Ira KoretskyJuly 16, 2018
How well do you inspire others? Do the people on your team consistently exceed your expectations? Or do you wish there was a way you could simply get them to…
Duane BaileyJune 4, 2018
A very good friend, William, is seriously contemplating a summer trip to Europe. There are so many good reasons to go. Unfortunately, there is one really bad reason not to…
Ira KoretskyApril 16, 2018
James Nathan Miller made an interesting observation some 50 years ago: “Conversation in the U.S. is a competitive exercise in which the first person to draw a breath is declared…
Ira KoretskyApril 9, 2018
"No" often hides the door to "yes." This insight was shared to me many years ago by one of my mentors. And what he explained to me was that you…
Ira KoretskyApril 2, 2018
Want a good way of creating drama and adding suspense to your stories? Set near-impossible goals. As an example, imagine you are in the movie theater watching Raiders of the…
Ira KoretskyFebruary 5, 2018
The art of the “pause” – knowing when to use a short one or long one – offers many benefits to speakers, presenters, and trainers alike. Mark Twain has a…
Ira KoretskyDecember 4, 2017
In my younger professional days, I had a lunch meeting with a more seasoned and more senior person than me. Let's call him James. As he was talking, I was…
Ira KoretskyNovember 6, 2017
In part 1, I provided 10 tips for you to do before your presentation to minimize any potential technology and event-related glitches. Below, you'll find 10 tips for you to…
Ira KoretskyOctober 16, 2017
