Speaking

10 Better Ways to Answer the Tell Me About Yourself Question

By Scott Ginsberg ⋅ September 18, 2011 ⋅ 19 comments

You know it’s coming. It’s the most feared question during any job interview: Do you think I would look good in a cowboy hat? Just kidding. The real question is: (read more...)

6 Big Ways Teaching for Free Pays Off

By Will Bachman ⋅ July 14, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

Teaching for free can help you get everything from client leads and public speaking experience to a MacArthur Fellowship and having every parent in the world love you. Our guest poster, Will Bachman, explains how to get started with uber practical advice.

Can You Hear Me Now? No, Here’s Why

By Susan Kim ⋅ December 1, 2010 ⋅ 7 comments

In a famous Seinfeld episode, Jerry and Elaine are having dinner with Kramer’s girlfriend who is a “low talker” – she speaks at such a low volume that it’s impossible (read more...)

Do People Want to Hang Up on You?

By Diane Dolinsky-Pickar ⋅ November 16, 2010 ⋅ One comment

You know how awful it can be when you’re stuck on the phone with someone droning on like an airline attendant giving seat belt instructions? No one thinks they are (read more...)