Pivotal Points

Crating a summer reading list? Where are the nonfiction titles

2009-05-16T15:19:00.001+10:00

clipped from www.schoollibraryjournal.com Diane Chen Diane ChenCreating a summer reading list? Where are the nonfiction titles? May 5, 2009Okay, people! Don't make me have to edit all your summer reading lists. I've begun to see lists under development and most of them have forgotten to include any

charisma, strengths explorer for kids, Internet marketing, search analysis

2008-02-29T08:09:00.003+10:00

Want some charisma? I’ve met a lot of different guys who’ve wanted to become more charismatic in their social life. Oftentimes, they believe that charismatic people have some untouchable quality or genetics or an X-factor that they could never learn, so why try.I’m here to tell you that anyone can learn to be much more charismatic. Charisma is an inner game and, so long as you follow the core

time management, inspiration, public speaking, texting

2008-02-28T10:38:00.003+10:00

Textonyms give cell phone addicts a new languageStudents are speaking a new language for texting friends via their cell phones. The shorthand, dubbed textonyms, adaptonyms or cellodromes, is based on the handset’s predictive text feature…7 Tips To Make Public Speaking EasierReal Estate Coach Maya Bailey Shows How to Overcome Angst and FearA survey was recently taken showing that the top fear is

children's libraries, self-control, books for teenagers

2008-02-26T08:59:00.003+10:00

Shout, Whisper & sing developing a strong voice for childrens library servicesA range of papers and resources from theShout, Whisper & sing developing a strong voice for childrens library services CILIP Youth Libraries Group Annual Conference 2007are now available on their websiteWhy We Give In To Temptation February 26, 2008We’ve all had our moments of weakness when trying to control ourselves;

speak to influence, gratitude, stretching

2008-02-26T07:50:00.002+10:00

: How to unlock the hidden power of your voice by Susan BerkleyThis easy read handbook is filled with solid, common-sense advice on improving speaking skills, especially in business, by improving the sound of your voice.: project a polished professional image; speak with energy and enthusiasm; have a warm, friendly voice that puts people at ease.Learn how the voice can be used to achieve greater

marketing expenses, kids comics, insomnia, information

2008-02-23T12:36:00.002+10:00

Stop Paying Your Business expensesJay Conrad Levinson, the father of GuerrillaMarketing, has created a report called“The Guerrilla Balance Sheet”which claims that businesses can turn their expenses into profit centers.The idea is that if you profit at everything you do you’ll never run out of cash again…David Fickling to Launch Weekly Comic“In my own experience, the link between reading a comic

youth development, meetings, St Patrick's Day

2008-02-21T16:32:00.002+10:00

National Youth Development Information CenterThe National Youth Development Information Center (NYDIC) was created with generous support from the John T. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Lilly Endowment, and a number of other charitable organizations. The site is designed to function as a place for youth workers to look through information on funding, programming, research, policy, and

online business, authors, presentations, inspiration

2008-02-19T16:42:00.001+10:00

‘easy’ does it! - online business Imagine if setting up a money-making Internet business went like this:Step 1: Click HERE.Step 2: Now click HERE.Step 3: Do this (NO, not like that… like THIS.)Well, thanks to Derek Gehl and his team of Internet wealth experts, it really is that easy!Writers and Australia Day HonoursWriters Largely Missing from Australia Day HonoursAustralia’s writers were notable

management, speaking business

2008-02-18T17:34:00.002+10:00

Selecting the Best Manager When filling a management position, should you promote from within or hire an outsider? Our expert weighs the pros and cons.Public Speaking Marketing - The One Hidden Secret To Growing Your Speaking BusinessWhen I learned what top marketers knew and then simply applied it to my speaking business, my income literally TRIPLE the next year.

childrens library, credit, kids book

2008-02-18T09:03:00.002+10:00

The IFLA Libraries for Children & Young Adults SectionNewsletter issue no. 67 - Dec 2007: available online Healthy relationship with credit February 17, 2008An exciting and innovative new project has been developed to encourage and empower women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to use credit wisely.OriginsBy Kate Thompson.Grades 7 and up. Book 3 of the Missing Link

success, public speaking, language

2008-02-16T12:54:00.003+10:00

Focus on SuccessWhat do you focus on?Speak for High Fees in Many Landswith Frank Furness, CSPWouldn’t it be great to travel to the many interesting places in the world you’d like to visit?Wouldn’t it be great to have someone else pay you for traveling?More and more speakers are finding opportunities to speak outside the U.S., but this teleseminar features a speaker who has taken it to a whole new

television and kids, decision-making

2008-02-15T16:54:00.000+10:00

Television — How It Affects ChildrenFamily is the most important influence in a child’s life, but television is not far behind. Television can inform, entertain and teach us. However, some of what TV teaches may not be what you want your child to learn.Myth of Effective Decision Making A love affair with decision making can be a dangerous thing.

Library Stars, simplicity, picture books

2008-02-14T18:55:00.001+10:00

Creating Picture Bookswith Margaret Hamilton & Dee HuxleyJoin us for a day focused on creating children’s picture booksSimplicity PatternsThe MIT Media Lab's John Maeda lives at the intersection of technology and art -- a place that can get very complicated. Here, he talks about paring down to basics, and how he creates clean, elegant art, websites and web tools. Library Stars: best of the best

spiritual success, public speaking handouts, weight loss

2008-02-13T09:15:00.000+10:00

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success:A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams (Hardcover)by Deepak ChopraFrom Library JournalTeilhard de Chardin said, "We are spiritual beings having a human experience." Chopra builds on this powerful thought in this book that expands his life's work in spiritual approaches to daily living. He explains the laws of pure potentiality, giving,

leadership, grandparenting

2008-02-11T17:32:00.000+10:00

In our world, everything rises and falls on leadership Your ability to lead will determine who you influence and what you are able to accomplish. If you want to be a great influencer, you can’t afford to be an average leader.Communicate with your grandchild A pack for grandparents with ideas on talking to children in everyday situations, sharing books together and enjoying nursery rhymes and

book review, public speaking, goals

2008-02-10T13:54:00.000+10:00

Shadow Bridge Gregory Frost’s Shadowbridge, just out from Del Rey, seems poised to intrigue both readers who like traditional fantasy and those who are into cross-genre or interstitial fiction,Theme DevelopmentWe can sometimes become so bound up in what we have to say that we forget to weave in the other factors that we can achieve in a presentation. Scott from Ethos 3 has called it “Theme

fathers and daughters, management in GE

2008-02-08T21:36:00.000+10:00

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know (Hardcover) by Meg Meeker The most important person in a young girl’s life? Her father. That’s right—and teen health expert Dr. Meg Meeker has the data and clinical experience to prove it.Management Secrets From Inside GE Here’s what it really takes to thrive at one of America’s most

fear of public speaking, goals for 2008, boys in the library, abundance, kids fiction

2008-02-07T17:43:00.000+10:00

Overcome the Fear of Public SpeakingThis interview with Mike Aguilera is a nice capsule on overcoming the fear of public speaking.Click on the picture to get to the videoMaking 2008 a better yearThere are many blog posts around at the moment about new Years resolutions, goal setting and generally making 2008 a better year. this one is just a ittle bit different. I really liked Sri Chinmoy’s way

kids book, snacking, boys in the library

2008-02-03T16:03:00.000+10:00

Come Juneteenthby Ann RinaldiFROM THE BOOK JACKET:For as long as Luli can remember, the Confederate states have been at war with the Union. But the fighting has been far from the Texas plantation where she lives with her parents, brothers, and her "almost" sister, Sis Goose, who although born a slave has been raised as a beloved family member. Or so it seems.Feel-Good Gene May Spur SnackingDo

confidence, public speaking, meetings

2008-02-01T21:42:00.000+10:00

Confidence“Practice the body language of self-confidence...."10 Sure-Fire Steps To Take The Fear Out Of Public SpeakingDo you “feel the fear” when asked to do some public speaking?Public speaking is still one of our greatest fears and it turns grown men and women into nervous wrecks. The mere thought of it turns our tongue to cotton wool, causes our internal plumbing to act up and turns our knees

Social media marketing, Babies and music

2008-01-31T12:17:00.000+10:00

High ROI for Social Media Marketing Engaging on social media is a hot trend, but many have doubts whether it provides actual return-on-investment (ROI).Communicate through musicAn activity pack to help share the joys and communication benefits of musical activities.

Library Conference, career, Strange Relations

2008-01-31T02:04:00.000+10:00

“Libraries without borders: Navigating towards global understanding”World Library and Information Congress: 74th IFLA General Conference and Council10-14 August 2008, Québec City,Is Your Genius at Work?: 4 Key Questions to Ask Before Your Next Career Move by Dick Richards“This is a pleasant read with potentially profound implications for people who avail themselves of its wisdom.”Strange

Buying a rug in Turkey and Steve Jobs public speaking

2008-01-29T08:00:00.001+10:00

What I Learned Buying a Rug in TurkeyI had no intention of buying a rug on our trip to Turkey in December 2006.The Steve Jobs exampleCarmine Gallo at businessweek has written a post distilling the essence of Steve Job’s presentation style

living rightly

2008-01-29T06:47:00.000+10:00

Thought for the Day today is on the theme "living rightly". Get it here.

You can heal your life - the movie

2008-01-27T20:29:00.000+10:00

Sales motivation

2008-01-27T20:03:00.000+10:00

SALES MOTIVATIONIf you’re in sales, I know you’ll use this often for that “shot of inspiration” to maintain a positive attitude. But, you don’t have to be in sales to love this book. If you like quotes and you like beautiful photos, well...this little book will “knock your socks off!”Click here to turn the pages of this beautiful little book

communication

2007-12-20T03:52:00.000+10:00

Communication QuotationThe problem with communication ... is the illusion that it has been accomplished Tips On Public Speaking; The Seven Secrets You Need to KnowWith the information age upon us, and immense knowledge being constantly shared, people are being asked more frequently to address public audiences. The need to define study tips on public speaking is rapidly growing. More and more

leadership, junk food, Beijing Olympics

2007-12-15T11:01:00.000+10:00

Look Up to Those Beneath You by Dr. Denis WaitleyThe most successful business leaders today are like great coaches who manage by inspiration, instead of intimidation. The command and control, management style is obsolete. In this fast forward global marketplace, there is no such distinction as superior and subordinate. The key to getting and staying on top is to provide a resilient, positive

2007-12-14T22:00:00.000+10:00

Thought for the day, Communication, Pivotal Personal best, Teaching tools, Teenagers, meetings, success, public speaking

2007-12-02T13:25:00.000+10:00

The Thought for the Day went out today. Read it online here.I have updated the Communication pages at Pivotal Points, with two new articles:A Contrarian Leadership Guide - Insights for Success at Work and at Home Email Signatures - Nonprofits' Most Missed Marketing Tooland success tips in communication and meetings. The book review is Conquer Your Email Overload: Superb Tips and Tricks for Busy

The Power of Your Speech, Libraries, Heroes, Comics, Donald Trump, Commitment, change

2007-10-04T12:15:00.000+10:00

The Power of Your SpeechLanguage expert Wilfred Funk was one of the first to study highly successful men and women to determine what they have in common. What he discovered was that they all have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.http://pivotalpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2007/09/27/the-power-of-your-speech/Libraries and Immersive Learning in 3D Virtual EnvironmentsThe Graduate

Powerpoint, Library, Creativity, publicity for non-profits, gestures in public speaking, gender in employment, boys and education, leadership, shynes

2007-10-03T18:36:00.000+10:00

Doonesbury on Powerpointhttp://pivotalpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2007/09/23/doonesbury-on-powerpoint/No Cookies in the LibraryNew library video - classic Sesame Streethttp://liblogger.wordpress.com/2007/09/24/no-cookies-in-the-library/Book of the WeekImagination Engineering: Your Toolkit for Business Creativity (Paperback) by Paul Birch One of the most difficult questions facing

corporate morals, careers, censorship

2007-09-26T16:59:00.000+10:00

Critic Of Sex Education Book Refuses To Return Library Copieshttp://liblogger.wordpress.com/2007/09/20/critic-of-sex-education-book-refuses-to-return-library-copies/Career choice quizzes - just for funhttp://resourcesforfamilies.wordpress.com/2007/09/22/just-for-fun-career-choices/Where Morals and Profits Meet: The Corporate value shiftAlthough recent headlines focus on business boondoggles, HBS

short story competition, word of mouth, happiness

2007-09-24T13:01:00.000+10:00

Short story competitionIt is limited to 500 entrants. Contestsusually fill up, so don’t delay if you want to participate.http://pivotal.wordpress.com/2007/09/19/the-writersweeklycom-fall-2007-24-hour-short-story-contest/Word of Mouth Transformation I just got off a live webcast Mark did where 1,800 peoplefrom around the world (including some from Turkey, Iran, China,and India!) listened to him

Coaching, business, public speaking nerves, kids health, bookmarking, speech closes

2007-09-23T17:57:00.000+10:00

Public Speaking: How to close a speechOne of the worst mistakes you can make as a public speaker is talking too long.http://pivotalpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2007/09/16/public-speaking-how-to-close-a-speech/Tags Help Make Libraries Del.icio.usSponsored Traditional library web products, whether online public access catalogs, library databases, or even library web sites, have long been rigidly

finding love, public speaking, disaster preparedness

2007-09-19T20:11:00.000+10:00

How to measure your public speaking successMost people define speaking success based on the audience reaction to you.... there is nothing wrong with that. However, if a speaker thinks that THAT is the ONLY way of measuring his or her success, he is being very foolish.http://pivotalpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2007/09/10/229/Disaster Response and preparedness for your Libraryfall coursehttp://

visuals in public speaking, reading habits, Madeleine LEngle, Kids wellbeing, Powerpoint, scarcity

2007-09-18T20:17:00.000+10:00

ScarcitySo what’s scarce now? Respect. Honesty. Good judgment. Long-term relationships that lead to trusthttp://pivotalpersonalbest.wordpress.com/2007/09/06/scarcity/The Answer to Boring powerpoints?… give a mike to a designer (especially an architect) and you’ll be trapped for hours. The key to Pecha Kucha Night is its patented system for avoiding this fate.http://

Library Collection development, Hugo Awards, Eve Bunting, Pen Faulkner Award, Powerpoint, sales, marketing, negotiation

2007-09-16T17:48:00.000+10:00

Who’s selecting now?As Phoenix Public Library boldly passes on selection responsibilities to its vendors, some libraries follow—and others dig inHugo Awards Coverage: This Year, JapanThe Hugo Awards were announced at WorldCon in Yokohama, Japan, on September 1st. Book of the Week"Sales, marketing and negotiation"Discover situations, ideas and questions designed to immediately spark your

Problem solving, Meetings,Boards, Diets, Public Speaking

2007-08-26T17:29:00.000+10:00

Collaborative Problem Solving For Ending Social Conflict: A 6-Step MethodWhen it comes to reaching an end to a social conflict by use of communication, skill in listening, assertion, and conflict resolution are required so as to use collaborative problem solving. In addition, you need to recognize a process that works for you in order to reach a solution. Below is a 6-step sample Collaborative

Listening skills, Public Speaking, Conflict resolutation,

2007-08-19T16:34:00.000+10:00

Nine Steps to Better Listening We desperately need our listening skills - or we stand to waste time, misunderstand directions at work and at home, and sabotage our social lives.Make effective listening a habit.Start with these nine tips. http://groworganisation.wordpress.com/2007/08/17/nine-steps-to-better-listening/Public speaking FAQ - Eric-trifying ..."your cheat sheet to making public

Kids collage, Man Booker, Time Management, Baby care,

2007-08-16T15:40:00.000+10:00

Kids CollageLink here to a quick collage activity. http://resourcesforfamilies.wordpress.com/2007/08/15/quick-collage/Pick up Mr PipReview of this Man Booker prize finalist http://pivotal.wordpress.com/2007/08/15/pick-up-mister-pip-man-booker-prize-finalist/How to make more time for your lifeDo you wish you could work less and play more? Are you so stuck in the rut you can’t see a way out? Have

Storytelling, mentoring, concentration, visual aids in public speaking, sales, marketing, negotiation

2007-08-15T11:09:00.000+10:00

Australian Storytelling Guild workshopshttp://liblogger.wordpress.com/2007/08/13/australian-storytelling-guild-workshops/Use visual aids in your next presentationProfessor Albert Mehrabian did a lot of research into how we take in information during a presentation. He concluded that 55% of the information we take in is visual and only 7% is text.There are some important conclusions that we can

Libraries and IT, branding, baby computer programmes, book sales, powerpoint, reporting, phobias

2007-08-13T16:53:00.000+10:00

Slideshare adds audioSlideshare, the site that allows us to upload our powerpoint slides presentations has added the capacity to add sound to you slides. http://pivotalpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2007/08/05/slideshare-adds-audio/Integration of IT Departments and LibrariesIT departments and LIS departments are increasingly becoming the same thing. Integrating the two services have drawbacks and

quotation, stuff happens

2007-08-04T21:07:00.000+10:00

I posted a quotation to the Grow Organisation blog - worth readinghttp://groworganisation.wordpress.com/2007/08/04/quote-for-the-week/and the Book of the Week, this week is... StuffHappens (and then you fix it!): 9 Reality Rules toSteer Your Life Back in the Right Direction Stuff Happens (and then you fix it!) is a simple guide for getting through life’s rough spots and turning these challenges

public speaking, careers, harry potter, speech technology, myths and legends, debt, business

2007-08-03T19:38:00.000+10:00

I have just sent out Pivotal Public Speaking - the ezine.You can read it online, or subscribe here and now.And I've added a new item to the Just for Fun page ...Seems I’m definitely not going to be an air hostess, according to the Exciting Game for Career Girls. Shame I’m not going to be a doctor or a vet, or even a librarian – maybe those are reserved for the guys in “What shall I be – for boys”

library technicians, Harry Potter, branding, workplace, speech writing

2007-07-31T20:44:00.000+10:00

I am still recovering from programming convention. It was a huge challenge, but worth it, if only for seeing the enjoyment people got out of the sessions and events. It's nice to be back home and blogging with some consistency again.Here's the latest ...Macquarie Uni in Australia is hosting very practical PD for Library technicians. Wish I lived closer!! http://liblogger.wordpress.com/2007/07/30/

Harry Potter, speed reading, leadership

2007-07-29T09:43:00.000+10:00

More on Harry Potter ...Why the book won't make this bestseller listhttp://pivotal.wordpress.com/2007/07/29/why-harry-potter-wont-make-the-bestseller-list/Activities for the classroom or familyhttp://ednewsbytes.blogspot.com/2007/07/10-free-harry-potter-activity-sites.htmllatest article added to the website is on leadership ...Velvet-covered bricks As a child, when I misbehaved, I was sure to

Baseball, reading Harry Potter, work, presentations

2007-07-28T08:31:00.000+10:00

Do you follow baseball?Then this little item from The Scout Report, [Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007. http://scout.wisc.edu/ ] may be of use to you ...Baseball Widget 2.5http://homepage.mac.com/aamann/DashBoard.htmlFrom the Beloit Snappers to the Boston Red Sox, this powerful little widget can keep baseball aficionados in the know. After installing this widget, visitors can view the

Harry Potter, Voice, Public Speaking, Teachers, Water

2007-07-27T21:07:00.001+10:00

Hello,I am back from convention hence the long period without posting. It has been incredibly hectic, but also incredibly rewarding. I've just finished posting the first of the photos on the blog Blogging today has includedTaking care of your voice for public speaking at http://pivotalpublicspeaking.blogspot.com/2007/07/your-voice-is-your-most-essential-tool.htmlA teacher's resource on the Murray

Quotation, fun, babies, bilingual, language

2007-07-13T20:59:00.000+10:00

"If we would have new knowledge, we must get a whole world of new questions."-- Susanne K. LangerMore quotationsResearchers at the University of British Columbia have shown that babies can tell when a person switches to a different language just by watching the speaker's face."Babies can see language" and this week's video ...The Eight Principles of FunMore Just for Fun

writing, productivity, maths, parenting, filing

2007-07-11T20:59:00.000+10:00

Free writing resources and writing links in a database filled with international writing websites. http://pivotal.wordpress.com/2007/06/29/free-writing-resources/A productivity tipToday’s power thought is a productivity tip that very few people use, but which can be an invaluable habit to get into.http://pivotalpersonalbest.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/productivity-tip/and for the parents and

meetings, agendas, brain type, quizz, quotation

2007-07-04T20:59:00.000+10:00

The latest free set of tips is now available .... How to keep your meetings efficient and effective, and still let everyone have their say ...Apply now to have this set of tips sent to you by email. The latest Thought for the Day is now online.The Brain Type TestAre You Left-Brained or Right-Brained? The brain is composed of two hemispheres. While each hemisphere has unique functions, which one

Library video, anger, attitude, meetings

2007-06-29T21:05:00.000+10:00

Yes!! Viral marketing for libraries .... Super LibrarianSome useful tips here ...How to control anger in a relationshiphttp://pivotalpersonalbest.wordpress.com/2007/06/23/learn-how-to-control-anger-in-a-relationship/and here - well some inspiration least..Attitude is everythinghttp://groworganisation.wordpress.com/2007/06/25/attitude-is-everything/and finally the latest free set of tips isHow to

Communication quotation, tongue twisters, language power, powerpoint video

2007-06-26T14:07:00.000+10:00

A new quote about the power of languagehttp://communicationedge.blogspot.com/2007/06/language-exerts-hidden-power-like-moon.htmlTeaching communication? Here's an activity...http://ednewsbytes.blogspot.com/2007/06/design-satellite.htmlAnd remember tongue twisters? Here's a few that I learnt years ago and a link to some more ...http://pivotalpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2007/06/25/

June 24

2007-06-25T02:36:00.000+10:00

HelloLove winter!! It's cold and fresh and we are having rain.Here's a new slant on public speakingA Short Guide to Public Speakingand for your business or organisation, a classic ...Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’tand a new freebie for you to try ...

June 23

2007-06-23T18:09:00.001+10:00

I know this is a parody, but somehow it gave me a lot to think about in terms of the future of our use of computers and technology.

June 22

2007-06-22T21:24:00.001+10:00

The latest Pivotal Public speaking ezine has gone out. You can read it online here.Today's Thought for the Day :"If there be any truer measure of a man than by what he does, it must be by what he gives."-Robert SouthYou can subscribe to the Thought for the Day and have it delivered to your inbox. Send me an email.Useful range of sites related to classics and ancient history ..http://

June 21

2007-06-19T15:37:00.000+10:00

Posted a new Thought for the Day."Only in quiet waters things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world."-- Hans Margoliushttp://www.consultpivotal.com/thought.htm“How we set up a non-profit by the seat of our pants”Great ideas on using Web 2.0 to establish a non-profit organisation.the latest Pivotal personal Best ezine has gone out. You can read it

June 17th

2007-06-17T06:19:00.000+10:00

Great article on goal settingTen Steps to take to guarantee failureAdded a new quotation to the page of quotations on teaching and education. and since it's the weekend, a bit of humour ...From Bill Bradley--You know you're living in 2006 when... 1. You get up in the morning and go online before getting your coffee. 2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years. 3. You e-mail the

June 16th

2007-06-16T10:13:00.001+10:00

There's a new quotation about libraries on the library blog.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>From Joan Stewart, Queen of marketing ideas as far as I'm concerned via Entrepreneur.comWhat's the best way to promote your business? Do it yourself. Our Public Relations Expert shows you how to get personal with potential customers.An Introduction to Public Speaking>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

June 15th

2007-06-12T19:18:00.001+10:00

Father's Day.How would you classify the Father in Your Life? I choose Cliff Hustable.Who do you choose? Let Amazon help you decide.Hurry sickness: an epidemic in our workplaceThe hurrier I go, the behinder I get!” Ever have that overwhelming feeling of hopelessness? You go into work earlier, determined to get caught up, only to get hit with a deluge of crises, interruptions, and new projects. By

June 12th

2007-06-12T09:47:00.000+10:00

Thought for the Day now online at http://www.consultpivotal.com/thought.htmMemorySometimes we forget something instantaneously, sometimes we can remember things we learnt in childhood. Why? http://pivotalpersonalbest.wordpress.com/2007/06/12/memory-forgetting-speed/Public Speaking on the run ...? That's the subject of this article Improve your presentation in less than an hour

June 11th

2007-06-11T20:09:00.000+10:00

We saw "Shrek 3" today. I'm not sure that it had the same sort of story as its predecessors, and the magtiian was ... well... a strange part of the plot, but I enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed going out with the boys (and their dad!). We explored the new shopping centre that housed the cinema complex. It seems to be the new village style of shopping centre that is spreading across

June 10th

2007-06-09T07:58:00.000+10:00

Why does this fill me with unease?http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070524/ts_afp/healthsciencecanada;_ylt=AmXKT6hZYnCydh42azabBOYPLBIFchoose your summer reading with this list (or if you are entering winter, as I am - something to curl up with on a cold day!)I've discovered a new slant on public speaking ... The "Message in a Bottle Factor" ..and on the subject of public speaking ... Ensure you lay

June 7th

2007-06-06T19:21:00.000+10:00

Here's a useful tip on fundraising for organisations ...http://groworganisation.wordpress.com/2007/06/06/give-yourself-a-lift/I left a quotation about public speaking on the Public Speaking blogand I have posted one of my articles on public speaking to the Pivotal Personal Best Blog - Creating a foundation for your speech or prsesentation. and I've just released this week's free eCourse Being

5th June

2007-06-03T13:16:00.001+10:00

The days are flying, and I get little time to catch up on posts. We look like getting some decent rain in the coming days, so let's hope water goes into the dams. Our city's water supply is at 18 percent capacity, and falling fast.Here is today's freebie ....The Simple Way to WealthThe book and gifts here will give you a lot of information that can help you achieve success in your investments

2nd June

2007-06-01T18:46:00.000+10:00

The meeting was great - good to work with professionals who can see solutions to problems so quickly.One thing I'm really pleased about is that we will have Surf Lifesavers to form the guard of honour for the international board. Our international president loves swimming and particularly the sea, so it will be a tribute to her as well.This year is the year of the life saver, so it is doubly

31st May

2007-05-31T08:28:00.001+10:00

I've been busy today preparing for a meeting tomorrow with the hotel hosting our convention. Lots of cross-checking and detail. I suppose we assume that bosses or leaders are, by definition, public speakers. Seems it's not necessarily the case.Bosses scared of public speakingMANY bosses say their most difficult job is not number crunching but speaking in public, a report reveals.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

2007-05-29T16:08:00.000+10:00

I have been in the grip of anxiety attacks and somehow limited to doing routine things and not creating posts here.They are better today (I've got used to having my husband away for a few days!!)_ so here's an update....Found some useful sites for using digital cameras - in educationhttp://ednewsbytes.blogspot.com/2007/05/digital-cameras.htmlI posted an article on management researchHow do

2007-05-28T17:58:00.000+10:00

I'm back from a fifteenth birthday dinner. Was great and he's a lovely big thing - learning (what am I saying - has learnt!) charm.Speaking of communication, I have an interesting article on email communication for you ....Are you kidding me? This is serious! Or, what psychologists have to say about writing e-mailincluding ..." a list of writing tips for non-professionals, which I’d highly

2007-05-26T14:44:00.000+10:00

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2007-05-25T15:51:00.000+10:00

I have a new video for you today.Focus for successAnd if you want armchair travel, or you love photography, check outCities Around the World."over 6,100 photographic images from the slide collections of the American Geographical Society Library."I posted it to my blog for teachers, but there is much for everyone ....http://ednewsbytes.blogspot.com/2007/05/cities-around-world.htmlInterested in

2007-05-24T18:08:00.000+10:00

Posting every day! Well Tuesday was wonderful because an old friend dropped in unexpectedly, but that meant I lost 4 hours from the day, and this blog had to take a back seat. Yesterday - great day at work straight to pick up son from school, to a meeting to organise a band for the opening night of Convention, to pick up older son from the Conservatorium, to take younger to a party for friends