Do you sometimes receive feedback that you don’t really want (or don’t even need) to hear? How does it make you feel to receive unsolicited feedback? In fact, does it matter if the unsolicited opinion comes from someone you totally respect or someone you don’t even know? It’s human nature to notice perceived flaws and to look for […]
Month: May 2010
The Dilbert Attention Challenge
On Scott Adam’s Dilbert Blog, Scott issued a challenge to write a piece of <500 words in his comment section, with the goal of creating a piece worthy of publication and the attention and adulation of the Dilbert Community. This challenge stemmed from his post the day before, where he asked his readers if they […]
Toastmaster: District 16 Conference
Are you in Oklahoma City today? Me neither; but I am in Tulsa attending the District 16 Spring Conference. What a fantastic event! Great people, great presenters and two unbelievable presentations by 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking, Craig Valentine. After a delicious lunch, Craig gave a keynote about the 4 R’s of Remarkable Results. Being […]
Tips for Toastmasters: We Miss You
How can you help those Toastmaster members who have a lapse in attendance? If you tell them that you care and invite them to return, you will make a positive difference in their efforts to improve, and help your club out at the same time.