[Editor's note: the following is an updated version of a post originally published in 2016.] What is an evangelist really? After all, we’re in business, we’re not at a tent rally! An evangelist is someone who sees and believes in something so much … [Read more...] about Evangelism??
Featherbedding!
[note - most of this piece is a repeat from a 2017 post, but that’s on purpose] Gearing up to deliver a major new innovation to the world this fall? That’s awesome! Before you fling your great new idea out into the world, read … [Read more...] about Featherbedding!
Paving new neural pathways
Brains, and humans, like patterns. Our brains are wired to lay down neural pathways and then to encourage us, via clever deployment of hormones like cortisol and dopamine, to stick to those pathways. Your brain knows that if you do what has kept you … [Read more...] about Paving new neural pathways
What you believe impacts how you communicate
Here in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, there are two kinds of people: those who think HBO’s Silicon Valley is the most hilarious thing on television ever, and those who can’t stand it because it’s too painfully true to life. I’m in the most … [Read more...] about What you believe impacts how you communicate
Love your partners
Every business is an ecosystem. You may have a supply chain, resellers, joint marketing agreements, affiliates in global markets, creative agencies. You have a Board and shareholders. At the very least, you have customers! A successful business … [Read more...] about Love your partners
Beware cognitive overload!
Communicating a complex idea to a new audience is always a challenge. TED Curator Chris Anderson’s advice in TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking is extremely helpful. Let’s dive in to what he says. When you want your audience to … [Read more...] about Beware cognitive overload!
We’re humans, not demographics
TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking has so much to offer it’s worth a whole month of poseyblog’s time. Today we’re talking about people. When you give a talk, you are a person. Talking to people! Focus on your humanness and your … [Read more...] about We’re humans, not demographics
You are not a game show host
poseyblog is all about TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking this month. This book is the essential evangelist’s field guide – full of detailed, useful advice for speakers. This week let’s look at who and how to be on stage. “The … [Read more...] about You are not a game show host
We need to hear from YOU!
TED Curator Chris Anderson’s TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking is both lofty and pragmatic. If your job/your idea requires any kind of evangelism, this book is your field guide. I loved it so much we’re spending the whole month on … [Read more...] about We need to hear from YOU!
Don’t Be An Ostrich
There’s a foundational mistake behind any and every communications failure: not taking communication seriously. Know this - it’s the soft skills that will elevate or sink you. Stephen Covey says, “Communication is the most important skill in … [Read more...] about Don’t Be An Ostrich
