Author: Andy Eklund

Usually I conduct workshops for senior experienced executives. Next month however, I have an unusual group: a large group of ‘regular people’ who only need simple public speaking tips for

“Let’s ban PowerPoint in our meetings.” What a common reaction, yes? On one hand, it is understandable but clichéd. On the other, it’s pointing the finger at the symptom, not

At a client workshop in Seoul (see picture right, many moons ago), I had 14 mid-level managers who were part of a Top Talent group of excellence. Of the six

This post is #5 in a longer series of articles based on a presentation I gave to the Public Relations Insitute of Australia on “How To Make Your Audience Listen Better.” The Introduction

Jump to Examples If you’ve ever lived where it snows in winter, you will understand this situation and its connection to brainstorm icebreakers. I lived in Chicago for many years,

Metaphors, analogies and similies are one of the most useful tools in brainstorming and creative thinking. A common element in virtually every language, these ‘figures of speech’ compare an existing

At some point in your career, you will meet a person who hates your good idea. I’m not talking about someone who hates your bad idea. Or that you’re the

Good listening is not a passive activity. In truth, good listeners can actually improve the communication dynamic between the Sender and Receiver. That’s why I like this simple device of

How you look at the problem determines how you solve the problem. If you can’t solve your problem, change your perspective. In a word, it’s called reframing. A frame is