It was already a trend long before COVID-19 changed the world – meetings and interviews from home using your laptop. One of the inevitable outcomes of COVID-19 is going to be the emergence of virtual meetings as part of the new normal. Teams will need to know how to use this technology to come together…
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True to self and socially skilled – the paradox of authentic presentation
In an increasingly skeptical culture, authenticity is now the most important component of any presentation you give.
“What to do when you don’t know the answer to the reporter’s question… but you should.”
“I don’t know, I wasn’t prepped for that (question)”
It’s a media training pitfall; but in this case Alberta Premier Notley didn’t need to deflect.
Information (over)load
Ever been to a lecture or a seminar where information came at you so hard and fast you thought, “Stop! I can’t keep up!” It’s a common experience for most people. The ability for our brains to process information is pretty extraordinary, but it has limits. We experience information overload the way a lot of…
“Hey, you’re the Social Media Mayor”
Tara Veer still shakes her head when she thinks of that moment. Newly elected as Red Deer Mayor in 2013, a lady approached her at an event and applied the friendly label. “I was really struck by it because I hadn’t self-identified as that but what she was expressing was how much we use social…
Why Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro is striking out with fans
Mark Shapiro is no doubt good at understanding baseball – but he’s not a modern communicator. Mr. Shapiro was hired late last year as the new Blue Jays President to replace the retiring Paul Beeston. His entry was immediately marked by the departure of GM Alex Anthopolous. The situation wasn’t the best but quite recoverable….
