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The Power of Silence

By Robbie HymanAug 12, 2014 6:51 AM | Updated: Jan 15, 2017 5:02 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The author says that sometimes the best course of action in communicating is to say nothing.

This is Literally the Stupidest Thing I’ve Heard in My Life

By Robbie HymanJun 30, 2014 7:45 AM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

People use the term “literally” a lot. Do you? Are you misusing it?

The Passive Aggressive Files: When Your Colleagues Can’t Quite Tell You the Truth

By Robbie HymanMay 16, 2014 9:47 AM | Updated: Jan 15, 2017 3:40 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

You can’t avoid speaking or writing unpleasant truths by using the passive voice. Here’s why.

Defeat Stage Fright: Move Around The Room

By Robbie HymanFeb 16, 2014 11:21 AM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Simply walking around a bit during your speech or presentation can make you far more engaging and watchable. Here’s why.

Start Your Presentation or Meeting with a Story – Not a Thank-You

By Robbie HymanJan 8, 2014 3:57 AM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

It probably sounds counterintuitive, but here’s why you should avoid opening your talk or a meeting that you’re running by thanking people — even your attendees.

The Best Public-Speaking Tip I’ve Ever Gotten

By Robbie HymanNov 16, 2013 9:30 PM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

You can save yourself a lot of anxiety about your upcoming presentation — if you follow this simple bit of advice.

Down a Bunny Slope?

By Robbie HymanAug 29, 2013 8:04 AM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

This awkward moment illustrates reason number five gazillion to watch your clichés and corporate-speak.

Don’t Use Filler Words When You Speak

By Robbie HymanJul 24, 2013 12:02 AM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Do you know how often in conversation you use “uhs” and “ums?” Here are a couple of simple strategies for finding out.

Great Ideas For Making Yourself More Charismatic

By Robbie HymanJul 9, 2013 7:58 AM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Charisma is a skill worth developing whenever possible.

What PowerPoint Is Not

By Robbie HymanJun 20, 2013 5:43 PM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

If your PowerPoint slides look like this, you should probably be using a different software tool to share your ideas.

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