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What We LOSE When We Plan and Analyze
Imagine a pair of kindergartners given a chance to make sand castles at the beach for the first time. Joy! So how do they get started? What it doesn’t look like is this: A lengthy discussion of which one will hold what responsibilities A determination of rank A...
When “Vocal Variety” can change what you mean/meant to say
There's an old joke about punctuation that goes: "If you don't think commas are important, just try leaving them out of a sentence like: 'Do you want to eat, Grandma?'" Much like that comma, vocal variety can change the implied meaning behind our words. In fact, this...
Move past your gut feelings and fear; don’t let them BE your reaction
Leadership Coach Marcia Reynolds (www.Covisioning.com) at today's meeting of San Diego Professional Coaches Alliance shared this slide (shared with permission). It's fine to feel nervous or scared about speaking. It's not okay to stop yourself from doing so because...
Business/Life Tip of the Day: Should we “Always be positive?”
Life tip of the day: I saw someone post an "Always stay positive" meme today. I think that may be too much to ask. For some, that could feel ingenuine. While I tend to be positive, a more relatable focus for many people might be: 1) Step back and be realistic; don't...
Milo interviewed about his “side hustle” – FreshenYourPhoto.com
The #SuccessInSightPodcast asked me if I would be a guest on their program about "Side Hustles"...people who have one main job but something else they do for fun and extra income. I said sure and it's my first interview about FreshenYourPhoto.com , my photo editing...
Bernie’s got good reading taste!
Well, at least he brought a good book to read in case the speech got boring. And he got the new second edition at www.MiloShapiro.com/books. Thanks, Bernie!
Speaking Tip of the Day – On nerves
Speaking tip of the day: Don't worry about totally conquering your nerves. Few ever really do altogether and it's good to have that energy to draw upon. As I told someone today: "It's really okay to secretly have butterflies in your stomach. Just don't let them...
Zoom tip #6: Avoiding full screen mode being forced on you
Zoom tip of the day: Does it drive you nuts that every time someone shares their screen you're thrown into full screen mode whether you want it or not? You can control that now. (1) On the zoom login screen (shown right), go to the Settings gear icon. (2) Choose Share...
Zoom tip #5: Creating a simple, convenient background
Zoom Tip of the Day: Don't have a room that looks professional all the time? Virtual backgrounds can be distracting and tech glitchy, so try my idea: Invest in a long wire an inch below the ceiling and a couple of curtain panels. At Zoom-time, pull them across and...
Whew! Made it! May our 2021 be easier, more prosperous, and a cultural renaissance!
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