by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jun 21, 2011
A new survey by online presentation company, SlideRocket, confirms what we already know – nobody wants to sit through another bad PowerPoint presentation. What caught my eye was just how badly people were turned off by PowerPoint. In SlideRocket’s survey of 1,000...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jun 14, 2011
Australian Business Solutions Magazine just published a cover story about The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs. I thought it’s time to revisit the creativity section. Breakthrough innovation requires creativity; and creativity requires that you think differently...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | May 17, 2011
Apple recently passed Google as the most valuable brand in the world. It’s extraordinary to think that the world’s top brand has a product portfolio that could fit on a small table. Of course that’s part of reason why Apple is so successful—its relentless focus on...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Apr 26, 2011
Donald Trump offers a one man media-training course. His interview skills are excellent and that’s a big part of the reason why he receives a lot of media attention—not just today as he contemplates a run for President, but for most of his business career. Leaders and...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Mar 30, 2011
PowerPoint is a fantastic tool but don’t depend on slides and text alone to create your next presentation. I was interviewed a while back about creating presentations that tell a story. Here are some easy tips to help you create a better presentation. Rethinking...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Mar 25, 2011
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz taught me a valuable lesson in communication skills—what you stand for is more important than what you make. Let me explain. This month Starbucks celebrates its 40th anniversary. Starbucks opened its first Seattle store on March 30,...
