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Say something that matters.
Welcome to my blog! Sometimes I’ll offer advice about public speaking. Maybe I’ll tell you a story. Or perhaps I’ll make you laugh, teach you something interesting, or help you think a bit differently on a topic. Please consider subscribing so you don’t miss any of my posts.
Lifted Up Blog
Oh Give Me A Home
Little House on the Prairie premiered on television as a pilot in March 1974. It was picked up as a series by NBC later that fall and was a successful show for nine seasons. According to the website LittleHouseOnThePrairie.com, the show has been on...
Hocus Pocus, Can You Focus?
Last Saturday’s post centered on multitasking being a myth. If you missed reading that post, there’s a link to it at the end of this article. I have since found two great quotes on multitasking; one is from last year and the other is a couple...
Multitasking (is) For Dummies
The ability to multitask is usually portrayed as a badge of honor. On the job seekers website Indeed.com, there is actually a category titled Multitask Jobs. LoveToKnow.com, provides this description of a multitasker: “People who are able to...
We are not OK
I was listening to a rebroadcast of a 1948 radio show. It was still quite funny. But I was bothered by the old commercials that were included from...
Everyone Needs a Mother
The year my son Tim was three, super heroes were popular at our house. One day I heard Laura, then six, say to Tim, “OK, we’ll play. You be...
Steps
Hmm….When choosing today’s topic, I recalled writing about the 9-11 Survivor Stairs in September. And in reviewing my notebook of blog ideas, I see...
The Dreaded Audience
When we talk about fear of public speaking, some of my adult students tell me they’re afraid of the audience. I ask them what horrible behavior...
Talk to me
A lesson I preach at every public speaking class is Always Value Feedback. Because we don’t know what we don’t know. We may have nervous tics that...
Roses are red, the sky is blue
Here’s what I had in common with my Dad: Both Virgos, highly organized, liked poetry. Dad once gave me his worn copy of The Best Loved Poems of the...
Small Wins
Some years back I was a volunteer for the local literacy group. During my tutor training, I was reminded of the value of a small win. My first adult...
At your service
Years ago when a favored grocery store was still independently owned, I witnessed an amazing display of genuine customer service. At the time, the...