We are entitled to our own opinions, but none of us is entitled to our own facts. In fact, most of us hold our opinions with little respect for facts. For instance, when you ask a passionate partisan why she voted… Read More »Let us now praise specifics
Last week, I had the chance to sit through another LP meeting and hear the presentations of various managers from the same firm. I was struck by one simple thought. A soft-spoken manager gave me cause to suspect his level… Read More »Speech Training: The sound of confidence
Twice last week I encountered speakers with a high number of UPMs: Uhms Per Minute. I was willing to forgive one of them. His UPMs were around 16. I wasn’t so easy on the other guy. His UPMs were around… Read More »UPMs: The Filler Word Debate
I attended a family wedding last weekend, and the sister of the bride gave a great toast. I heard her round up her brothers as the cake was being served, saying, “Now is the time. Somebody has to say something.”… Read More »Public Speaking: Toasting the Bride