Presentation Panic is a collection of short essays that describe an original and engaging way to prepare and deliver successful business presentations. When you know what you're doing and how to do it, you will discover that there's no need to panic. Find out what needs to happen in a successful presentation and how to make that happen. Based on the principles of live performance, Presentation Panic is the perfect blend of business strategy and performance art. Learn to reach audiences and...

10 Gilded Age Classics gathers six major American writers whose fiction interrogates the glitter, instability, and moral contradictions of the late nineteenth century. Moving from Mark Twain's mordant social satire and Louisa May Alcott's domestic and reform-minded narratives to Henry James's psychological nuance, Edith Wharton's scrutiny of elite ritual, Robert Barr's brisk popular storytelling, and Theodore Dreiser's naturalist social vision, the volume reveals the era as far more than a...

TAKE THE PAIN OUT OF PRESENTATIONS.Terrified of speaking in front of a group? Or simply looking to polish your skills? No matter where you are on the spectrum, this guide will give you the confidence and the tools you need to get results.Written by presentation expert Nancy Duarte, the HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations will help you:Win over tough crowdsOrganize a coherent narrativeCreate power...

Are you tired of wasting your time and money on marketing with terrible results? Do you wish you knew exactly how other marketers are making so much money?Whether you want to (1) become a better marketer, (2) spend less money with better results, or (3) learn how to market effectively with social media, then this is the book for you.Don't stumble around in the dark when you could be...

Don't Just Present. Persuade, Inspire, and Perform!Powerhouse presentations that engage and move your audienceImagine if every presentation received rapt attention and buy-in from the audience.Start getting these results with Own the Room, featuring the renowned Eloqui Method-innovative techniques that leave boring behind.Research shows a memorable presentation is a combination of stirring your audience's emotions while appealing to its intel...

Author Brian Miller helps you explore the most effective brainstorming method for your team and generate the best results using straightforward, focused activities that each take less than fifteen minutes to complete.Filled with clear, concise guidance and quick, easily implemented techniques, Quick Brainstorming Activities for Busy Managers provides supervisors, managers, and team leaders the fun, proven activities they need to get idea-packed brainstormi...

You might've talked about innovation with your IT department or software development agency lately and the words "design thinking” were surely mentioned. So what is it? Just another piece of business jargon to add to your arsenal or a useful tool? Or maybe even an overestimated hype? Nowadays every organization or business runs into a myriad of problems as business models become increasingly more complex. Globalization and advances in communication and technology, all add up to creating un...

The Secrets of Business Writing SuccessIf writing is any part of your job, you owe it to yourself to figure out how to get it done consistently, efficiently, and successfully.This book covers the business communication skills no one teaches you in writing class:How to collaborate effectively with stakeholders or subject matter expertsWhy the style guide is your friend, and how to create one for your businessThe mos...

Take the mystery out of effective, fear-free public speakingThis latest book in the Demystified series takes the confusion out of preparing for and delivering speeches and presentations. Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified walks you step-by-step through the fundamentals of the subject and provides you with techniques for effective speaking, avoiding common errors, and overcoming stage fright. With these skills, you will feel confident in business...

Your business is solving the wrong problems. The nuclear triad of People, Process and Technology has been foundational to solving business problems for decades. Entire frameworks and methodologies have grown up around the simple concept that getting each of these three areas correct and functioning in concert will ensure smooth business operations and cross-enterprise alignment. Billions of dollars have been spent on people in the management consulting industry who have "mastered" the art ...

"... a must-read for anyone working in any form of engagement ...""I love every model in this book." – B. Joseph Pine II, author of The Experience Economy (Harvard Business Review Press)"Relationships matter. In the early days of Twitter we did all we could to build enduring connections with users — and it worked. This book shows you how to do the same." – Claire Diaz-Ortiz, award-winning author (One Minute Mentoring, Twitt...

How does a company constantly win more business than its rivals? A key factor is the ability to create proposals that outshine those from even the strongest competitors.Powerful Proposals helps businesses maximize the selling power of their proposals, with proven strategies for going beyond "this is what we do" documents in favor of customer-centered offers that highlight the tangible benefits your company offers.This helpful resource offers tools ...