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How Executives Turn Presentations Into Real Outcomes
When presenting to prospects, potential investors or your CEO and board, you know you need strong content and confident delivery. But neither guarantees buy-in. Plenty of executives have both and still walk out without the outcome they came for. What's the secret of those who consistently get the outcomes they want? Understanding their audience. While you prep slides and rehearse your remarks, really think […]
Where does the true power lie for a C-suite executive? In the boardroom, some might argue, or perhaps in a well-executed strategy. But ask the most successful executives, and they’ll point you toward an indispensable but often overlooked asset: their professional network. At its core, networking is the art of building and nurturing professional relationships, […]
We've all been in virtual meetings where we’re distracted and our minds drift, or we’re juggling 10 things at once. But here's the thing – just because it's common for people to disengage during meetings, it doesn't mean that the behavior is acceptable. Others notice when you're mentally somewhere else during a video call and […]
Word choice can have a big impact on communication outcome. The specific words you use can directly influence the impression you make on others. Whether by email, video, in person, text or phone, what you say (and how you say it) influences the strength of your message. Communication is instantly weakened when you include qualifiers […]
Texting, emailing, taking pictures -- and even making a call or two -- means we're on our phones a lot. As integral as this device and its apps are to our lives, there's a time and place for it, especially in professional settings. If you always choose a screen over participating in a conversation, you […]
