by Eric | May 30, 2013 | communication, communications, social media, twitter
My father and I used to debate: the bible or the iPad. Which is better for bible studying, taking notes and collaborating with members? Every Sunday he carried a giant bible and two notebooks to service. I carried an iPad (the kids have their iPhones and iPods). These...
by Eric | May 23, 2013 | communication, communications, personal development, presentation, presentations, Uncategorized
Nervous Yet? My daughter recently had a presentation coming up where she was going to speak before her class. “Daddy”, she asked, “You do this all the time. Do you get nervous speaking in front of people?” All the time! Everyone gets nervous...
by Eric | Apr 12, 2013 | communication, communications, entrepreneurship, presentation, presentations, small business, social media, twitter
Many companies still use social media as a way to blast and broadcast their message. This is still disruptive and interruptive marketing. If you want clients and customers to listen to you, listen to them. Social media is social for a reason. Use it to communicate and...
by Eric | Jan 22, 2013 | communication, communications, Uncategorized
More Likes => More Leads => More Signings The BIG question is HOW to turn those “Likes” into signings (i.e. – revenue). A recent article by the National Notary Association showed that 75% of notaries use social media, but few notaries know how...
by Eric | Jan 10, 2013 | communication, communications, lecture, presentation, presentations, visual aid, visual aids
I like Mac computers because they are simple and easy to use. I design my presentations the same way: simple and understandable. Conversely, I see some people cramming as much information as they can into their talks and slides. Take the time to speak like a Mac. Your...
by Eric | Dec 27, 2012 | communication, communications, personal development, presentation, presentations, Steve Jobs
The Gettysburg Address had 272 words and took less than 2 minutes to deliver. One of the best speeches ever delivered, it was passionate and inspirational. Business people could take a lesson from President Lincoln: shorter is better. In 1988, then Governor Bill...
