by clearmessages | Jun 26, 2014 | Monthly Memo
This topic has come up often among colleagues and friends and it seems to be happening more and more – you are in line for a job that is actually a slam dunk and yet you still miss the mark! We are facing new rules in this economy and please know you are not alone if...
by clearmessages | May 28, 2014 | Monthly Memo
The good news? You are doing a presentation and you don’t have to worry about looking into a bunch of faces. The bad news? How do you really connect with your audience and make sure this works? With travel costs up and budgets down, we see more and more webinars in...
by clearmessages | Apr 24, 2014 | Monthly Memo
The inspiration for this Monthly Memo comes from an event I am working on right now (!) so the lessons are very real. Any time you are asked to host a panel discussion there are things you can do to make it work smoothly and shine a comfortable light on your panel...
by clearmessages | Mar 27, 2014 | Monthly Memo
This Monthly Memo takes us off the beaten path a bit, but come along for the ride, okay? Spring is upon us (or at least it’s getting close for some of us) and with it comes the ritual of graduation. So what will all those bright and shiny new graduates do once the...
by clearmessages | Feb 27, 2014 | Monthly Memo
Have you ever heard someone start their talk by using the above phrase? My suggestion is you should shout out, “Yea, you and everyone else we’ve heard talk today!” Cruel? Perhaps. But geez is there a more overused expression? Especially for someone who is coming in to...
by clearmessages | Feb 25, 2014 | Monthly Memo
Most times the Monthly Memo does not delve into the dicey world of human psychology, but I will just dip a toe in with this message. I don’t pretend to understand the inner working of anyone’s psyche, but if I can shed some light on correctly communicating...
