There's a knack to success at networking events. You probably know the goal isn't to collect the most business cards. Do you do follow these steps? (I tend to do #3 after leaving, which is less effective) read more

Issue 15 : How Bill Gates Stopped Inflicting "Death By PowerPoint"

PowerPoint has a bad reputation for creating horrible presentations. Bill Gates wasn't highly regarded either. Presentation Zen explains how both have improved. read more

There's also the "10-40 Rule" to cut the bloat from your presentations. Here are more tips to "nail" your next time in front of an audience.

Tip: If you have PowerPoint 2010 (or 2007), why not create new presentations in 16:10 or 16:9 widescreen? This works even if you have an old 4:3 projector.

Issue 17: Steve Jobs' Six Word Strategy

If you like simple but useful advice, Steve Jobs has six words to guide your innovation. read more

There's a new 48 minute documentary about Steve on Bloomberg's Game Changers. watch here

Issue 18: The 10 Worst Selling Cars Of 2010

If you're one of the 33 people who bought a shiny new Acura RL, you're on a Top 10 list. Sorry. For the full list. read more

Here's a slideshow of 10 high-paying careers with bleak prospects. 

On the more positive side, here are  20 survivors in dying industries  in another slideshow.

Issue 19: Four Ways To Tackle Your To-Do List

You made a To-Do list. Now what? Here are four ways to get started. read more

Issue 20: The Essence Of A Great Introduction

It's easier than ever to connect. That reduces the value of each connection and cuts how long someone deliberates before adding you to their network. 

The right introduction makes you more valuable. read more

Issue 21: 13 Tips To Give Your Best Speech Ever

Once you're over your fear of public speaking, you might as well get better with these 13 tips from Harvard Business Review. How many do you follow? read more

Do you want to get what you want in 7 minutes or less? The Power Presentation formula might help. read more

Issue 22: How To Get Journalists To Tell Your Story

There are ways to get your story in print or online. Start by contacting journalists the way they prefer. read more

Here are six ways to get attention from the right people. read more

Your reputation is important and there are passive and active ways to grow it. read more

If you're afraid of messing up, you could hire a PR pro but they can mess up too. Here are five ways. read more

The Reflecting Pool

1. Three overlooked paths to a competitive edge
2. What are you omitting that can get you in hot soup?
3. The most basic marketing skill
4. Presenting enthusiasm
5. How presenters under-deliver (and what to do) 
6. The talent MYTHconception
7. Break through your speaking barrier at Toastmasters
8. Escape from the cage of mediocrity
9. Do you care about long term care?
10. Longevity over the last 100.000 years
    

Thanks for reading. Feel free to send your comments, questions and article suggestions. Let's learn and share.

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--- Promod

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