Now By Morris Gleitzman Morris Gleitzman's acclaimed story of friends Felix and Zelda in Nazi-occupied Poland has captured the hearts and minds of readers worldwide. In "Now", he delivers the final chapter, bringing this most moving of stories into the present day. Check out this book here => http://bit.ly/a1TZ2i See the rest of the shortlist, […]
“Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: now.” —Denis Waitley
Customer Service Week 2010 is October 4th-8th. This national event is devoted to honoring the people who serve and support customers. Give back to them this week to let them know how much you appreciate their kind efforts that keep customers feeling special, build customer loyalty and affirms your dedication to support their efforts to […]
As students enter the classroom this year they will be met with a host of new technological teaching tools, including the Smart Board and the Mimio. This is the first year that the Newington Public Schools has incorporated “Smart Boards” in every classroom in the school district. “We have been chipping away at this over […]
The Fry Chronicles: A Memoir (Hardback) By Stephen Fry Thirteen years ago, "Moab is my Washpot", Stephen Fry's autobiography of his early years, was published to rave reviews and was a huge bestseller. In those thirteen years since, Stephen Fry has moved into a completely new stratosphere, both as a public figure, and a private […]
A comprehensive article on voice, this one ... Whether it's the rich, resonant tones of Richard Burton, the breathiness of Marilyn Monroe or the nasality of Fran Drescher, the sound of the voice conjures up an image—an impression—and can influence perception. Speakers know how to use the voice for effect but don't always use the […]
Whatever you may be trying to achieve, don’t let the impact of your presentation be an accident. Right from the beginning, it needs to be part of the planning. When you are visualizing your production, toying with ideas and possibilities and first drafts, make the impact of you as a person and of your performance […]
Say! Let's forget it! Let's put it aside!Life is so large and the world is so wide.Days are so short and there's so much to do,What if it was false--there's plenty that's true.Say! Let's forget it! Let's brush it awayNow and forever, so what do you say?All of the bitter words said may be praiseOne […]
Even if you are already an engaging presenter, add more audience participation. It will help the people you're talking to remember more of your content. Here are some ways to add variety and help people remember the important points that you are trying to make. They are especially effective in a learning or problem-solving situation
"Accept everything about yourself - I mean everything, You are you and that is the beginning and the end - no apologies, no regrets." Henry A. Kissinger
