Speaking to Win: The Blog
Archive for September, 2008
Business Off The Beaten Path’ Wins A “Best Of Blog Talk Radio” Award for September 2008
I am very happy and proud to report that my weekly radio show won a “Best Of Blog Talk” award for September 2008. To listen to my latest shows, please click here.
BOTBP: Melinda Neely, President, High Dive “What’s The Difference Between Strategic Marketing and Plain Old Advertising?”
Today on Business Off The Beaten Path, I had the pleasure of interviewing Melinda Neely, President of High Dive. High Dive is a strategic marketing agency based in Boise, Idaho. In addition to their expertise in strategic marketing and branding, they are a bunch of real “go getters” with real spirit at High Dive. They
The Top Five Communication Skills All Scientists Need To Know
Last post I told you that scientists need good communication skills. 1. Analyze Your Audience. Ask yourself, “Who is my audience?” Are they other scientists who are already familiar with the terms you are using to describe your research or are they “lay non scientist people” such as angel investors or individuals who need your research explained in the simplest
Why Scientists Need Great Communication Skills
Recently, I was preparing my client, Dr Teresa Deisher, CEO and Founder of AVM Biotechnologies, to explain her latest stem cell research before both a Senate and Congressional group in Washington D.C. Dr Deisher is an internationally renowned expert in the field of adult stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine. I asked her if she
Must See Video: “The Story Of Stuff”
The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It’ll teach you something, it’ll make you laugh, and it just may
BOTP: Brian Quint, CEO, Aqua Quip “Why Listening Is Such An Essential Skill for Leaders To Develop”
Today on Business Off The Beaten Path I had the pleasure of interviewing Brian Quint, CEO of Aqua Quip. Brian shared his business wisdom and his favorite top ten list of great business books. to listen to the full interview, please click here. HISTORY Aqua Quip is a pool and spa company here in Seattle. It was
BOTBP: Theresa Deisher, CEO and Founder AVM Biotechnology: “An Answer To Our Prayers”
Monday, I had the privilege and pleasure to interview Dr Theresa Deisher, CEO and Founder AVM Biotechnology. Dr Deisher is the leading stem cell researcher in the world. This interview was really quite fascinating and is filled with great information on fetal stem cell research. We all learned a lot about the most cutting edge
The Value Of Silence In A Meeting
THE VALUE OF SILENCE IN A MEETING So how can we apply this to the corporate or board meeting? This same C level executive from yesterday’s blog who spoke about the value of silence in a negotiation, told me that he also practices the art of silence in corporate and board meetings to his great advantage. LISTEN VERY CAREFULLY He
The Value Of Silence In A Negotiation
Abraham Lincoln said, ” There are those who listen and those who wait to talk.” WE DON’T LISTEN Often when another person is talking, we are not really listening to what they are saying and we feel this odd compulsion to talk. The moment they finish their sentence, we want to jump in and try to cram in
How To: Speak Like A Champ and Release Your Fears
Judi Moreo wrote a great blog today on clearing out all the literal clutter in our lives entitled, “Why We Save Stuff.” You can read it by clicking here. Judi’s blog got me to thinking about how every one of us could do a little clearing out a lot of that nasty old outdated clutter