Seeing the World from Where Others Are StandingWritten by Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW, Management Consultant and Trainer
PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided to author, and it appears with included copyright, resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish is appreciated but not required. Mail to: eagibbs@ureach.comIt is important to remember that other people don't necessarily see things in same way we do. This point was brought home to me one day while I was shopping with my daughter, Stefanie, who was two years old at time. As I stooped down to tie her shoelaces, I immediately realized why she was becoming so irritable. She could not adequately see toys that were displayed on shelf above her head. At this point, I decided to pick her up and to continue shopping with her in my arms. The pleasant change in her behavior was quite apparent and welcomed. Stefanie's experience taught me two lessons that I am passing on to you today: * In dealing with children and with people from different cultures, we do them and ourselves a great service when we take time to see their situation from their very special viewpoint.
| | Sharpening Your Presentation SkillsWritten by Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW, Management Consultant and Trainer
PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided to author, and it appears with included copyright, resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish is appreciated but not required. Mail to: eagibbs@ureach.comRegardless of nature of our job or social standing, sooner or later we will be called upon to make a presentation of one sort or other. To sharpen your skills, whet your audience's appetite, and educate them, organize your presentation by keeping them in mind. To help you do just that, here are some tips to consider: * Have an inviting opening. Greet your audience with a statement that conveys your genuine pleasure in seeing them and in being there. * Summarize your main points. Inform your audience from beginning about structure of your presentation. When you do, they more likely will follow your presentation until its close. They will, consequently, be better able to follow each successive point as you develop it.
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