The Blog
326 posts tagged "marketing-communications"
Sticky Teaching
In early March I'll be presenting some material to teachers who volunteer at North Coast Church. Coaching those who present information - in or outside the church - always comes back to what we now know about the brain. So I decided to create an infographic to help communicate some of the main information. I call it sticky teaching.
Product Development: Lessons from an Opinionated Jerk
Remember that guy at school that always had an opinion about stuff and was quick to tell you about it? Remember the guy who never saw two sides of things or even the nuance and just kept repeating his position in the hopes that sheer exhaustion would bring you over to his side? Yeah, that...
Will your Product Launch Fail? Three Reasons it might
Focused on getting new products out the door? As you do, are you also focused on making sure the launch doesn't flop? Here are three reasons it might not go well, and what you can do about it.
Why Use Images?
Do you know how the brain reacts to words and pictures in PowerPoint? Want to know which has more impact? It's not a secret. Pictures win!
Answer the Unspoken Questions
What if you knew the three questions that needed to be answered in every presentation? Would you want to know them? Here's what they are...
Stop Saying This! Now!
What if the phrase you are using to inspire confidence is doing the very opposite? Would you want to know?
The Power of Words
Sticks and stones may never leave the legacy that words can - for better or worse. Here are some quick tips on how to leverage the power of words.
Presentation Challenges? Choose Passion
As you are preparing presentations you normally think about all the info you want to pass along. Instead, ponder what fuels your passion.
Silence: The Power of the Pause
I'm an extrovert. I like to talk. Silence isn't natural to me. I think my opinions and ideas are important. But this can really be a challenge or obstacle if you're selling. Now truth be told - I've never held a role with the title that has \"Sales\" in the name. But as a person...
Singing (or Speaking) without Notes
It doesn't matter if you're singing the national anthem or speaking to 10 people, here are 3 reasons why you need to remember your words.
Want to talk about what you just read?
Every great conversation starts with a single question.