Have you seen the popular social media badge, “I survived another meeting that should have been an email”? Think of all those hours you have wasted in meetings that did not serve to accomplish any objective; think about the lost productivity and what it costs you in terms of time and efficiency. Meetings can be […]

Satellite media interviews are a popular method for connecting to a station via a live feed. But being a part of a satellite media interview can be very disorienting when the only connection you have with your interviewer is his or her voice in your ear. We’ve all seen our fair share of business guests who […]

Why the Least Important Things you Say End Up Being Quoted by the Media When speaking to someone from the media, it’s easy to become nervous. And when you’re nervous, it is far too easy to ramble or speak without really thinking about the impact of what you’re saying. That is usually the underlying cause […]

When giving a speech, there are two areas that must be considered: the content and the delivery. Each is an essential component of great oration; you can have the most exciting information to share, but if the entire speech is delivered in a soft, monotone voice, it won’t matter. Likewise, if you are an excellent […]

Hashtags are an essential social media tool, allowing your posts on Twitter (as well as Facebook, Instagram, and Google) to be searchable by the hashtag you use. LinkedIn does not support hashtags, so although you will find some posts that include them, they are not searchable and LinkedIn does not convert them into clickable links. […]

We work with many executives and public figures who receive frequent requests for media interviews and quotes for stories, and there’s not a single person who doesn’t fear being misquoted. The slightest change in what you say can transform you from the insightful thought leader to an insensitive cad, but it’s easier than you’d think […]