by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jul 17, 2014
Recently I talked to a family friend who I hadn’t spoken to in a few months. Three months ago she was the top salesperson at her company, contributing millions of dollars to the firm’s bottom line and bringing in a hefty paycheck to show for it. She was also...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jul 15, 2014
The title of this article consists of 51 characters. That’s short enough to post on Twitter, include a short comment, and add the link. Columnists like me who are trained in journalism put a lot of thought into the title because it grabs your attention, sets the tone...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jul 8, 2014
If we follow the well-intentioned advice to “think big,” is it possible that we’re still thinking too small? In my career as a business journalist, author, and columnist, I’ve had the extraordinary opportunity to meet leaders who are changing the world....
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jul 3, 2014
This article was taken from the July 2014 issue of Wired magazine. Article Transcript Speakers around the world have delivered thousands of TED and TEDx talks over the years, the most popular of which have garnered millions of online views. “TED talks have...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jul 1, 2014
It is normal to be nervous before a big presentation or pitch. Accept this as part of the process. The best way to lessen this anxiety is to be prepared. In fact, over prepared is even better. Practice, Practice, Practice. The single best way to reduce nerves is to...