tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post152950105271692184..comments2023-12-13T08:45:02.282-06:00Comments on On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: 5 Steps to Making "Excitement" Your Middle NameAnitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-31405872273663210572009-04-03T08:14:00.000-05:002009-04-03T08:14:00.000-05:00Dan,Telling stories is a wonderful addition to thi...Dan,<BR/>Telling stories is a wonderful addition to this post. I would only add that you make sure the story has a point -- that you relate it directly to the message you are trying to convey.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-79036208409520846172009-04-03T08:12:00.000-05:002009-04-03T08:12:00.000-05:00Ian,Well put! You've really made a good point that...Ian,<BR/>Well put! You've really made a good point that if you're a good listener, people usually will afford you the same consideration.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-25335518195464660222009-04-03T07:05:00.000-05:002009-04-03T07:05:00.000-05:00Excellent post. I'd add the necessity of good sto...Excellent post. I'd add the necessity of good stories. Put your materials into a brief story format. It communicates better, and it is also easier for the audience to remember.Dan Erwinhttp://www.danerwin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-76571441750431422332009-04-03T07:01:00.000-05:002009-04-03T07:01:00.000-05:00As Anita has pointed out in her 'first' po...As Anita has pointed out in her 'first' point. The key is still to listen first & then talk.<BR/><BR/>1. Listen to others' concern about your topic; instead of guess/assume about their concerns.<BR/><BR/>2. Maybe let some questions in during the presentation, that way you will know what's going on with the audience & what they are interested in, plus it becomes more interactive.<BR/><BR/>I believe communication is a 2-way street, so let them in first & be interested in them; then they naturally will have more interest in you.Iannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-61537554438481716622009-04-02T10:31:00.000-05:002009-04-02T10:31:00.000-05:00Great suggestion, David. This would also be a good...Great suggestion, David. This would also be a good idea for those who are too shy or uncomfortable to initially ask others for help.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-86381318956782543902009-04-02T10:18:00.000-05:002009-04-02T10:18:00.000-05:00Another excellent post!Funny enough, I was just pa...Another excellent post!<BR/><BR/>Funny enough, I was just part of Startup weekend in Detroit and my company "Pitchlab" is in the process of creating an online, video presentation site where professionals rate your pitch. Designed to help professionals to perfect their presentation skills.<BR/><BR/>I highly recommend video taping your presentation and then have several people review and comment. Like practicing in the mirror, the feedback can be revealing.David Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12490853066041247173noreply@blogger.com