by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jan 10, 2019
Daily Buzz: Start Building Your Presentation Skills A magazine for Association executives and meeting planners features Carmine’s new book, Five Stars “In a world built on ideas, the persuaders—the ones who can win hearts and change minds—have a competitive...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jan 10, 2019
I recently visited with former Cisco CEO, John Chambers, at his Silicon Valley home. In his office he had four massive books filled with letters from U.S. presidents, prime ministers and business leaders thanking him for his advice and friendship. The letters were...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jan 5, 2019
One of my daughters knows me cold. Since I’m always on the lookout for great presentations, she created one to convince me to buy an iPhone. I was reluctant at first. By the end of the presentation, I was sold and she got her gift last Christmas. She’s...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jan 5, 2019
Companies from Google to Intel will start 2019 with audacious and measurable goals called OKRs, detailed in investor John Doerr’s bestseller, Measure What Matters. The goal-setting strategy is a tool Doerr first learned while working for legendary Silicon Valley...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jan 3, 2019
Empathy is the ability to understand how another person feels. According to new Harvard research in The Empathy Effect, it’s a trait that can be taught and developed. Build empathy and you’ll be a more effective entrepreneur and leader. Author Helen Riess...