book review, public speaking, goals

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 Development
We 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 Development” in this post


Making 2008 a better year
There 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 of looking at things, and his simple but powerful list …

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

Slideshare adds audio
Slideshare, 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 Libraries
IT departments and LIS departments are increasingly becoming the same thing. Integrating the two services have drawbacks and benefits ... http://liblogger.wordpress.com/2007/08/06/convergence-counselling-integration-of-it-departments-and-libraries/

Study: food in McDonald's wrapper tastes better for kids
Anything made by McDonald’s tastes better, preschoolers said in a study that powerfully demonstrates how advertising can trick the taste buds of young children.
http://resourcesforfamilies.wordpress.com/2007/08/08/study-food-in-mcdonalds-wrapper-tastes-better-to-kids/

Parents tricked by Baby Einstein
A new study says baby development DVDs could actually slow a toddler’s language learning.
http://resourcesforfamilies.wordpress.com/2007/08/09/parents-tricked-by-baby-einstein/

Book town Momentum builds
Plans for a book town in Australia are gathering momentum after a successful Booktown for a Day event was held in the Victorian town of Clunes. http://pivotal.wordpress.com/2007/08/10/book-town-momentum-builds/

8 Steps to a good Powerpoint Presentation
Excellently practical tips on layout here http://pivotalpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2007/08/10/8-steps-to-a-good-powerpoint-presentation/

Guide to Improving NFP Annual Reporting
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) has released a report aimed at helping charitable and sporting Not for Profits improve their annual reporting standards http://groworganisation.wordpress.com/2007/08/10/guide-to-improving-nfp-annual-reporting/

Conquer Your Phobia
Do you have a fear or phobia?

The Conquer Your Phobia audio program guarantees that your fear can be gone and stay gone so you can begin enjoying your life again. I highly recommend it - the method is simple and easy and it only takes about an hour.

Here’s the website where you can get more information and purchase the program: http://bmritchie.conqphob.hop.clickbank.net

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

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/professional-development-for-technicians-australia/

Classsroom Activities for Harry Potter http://liblogger.wordpress.com/2007/07/30/professional-development-for-technicians-australia/


You will have missed this excellent teleseminar on branding, I would think, but it will be worth getting the mp3 http://pivotalpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2007/07/30/branding-phd-the-secret-to-becoming-the-top-of-mind-expert-on-your-topic-so-prospects-media-and-publishers-call-you/

and is it really possible? 20 ways to build a kinder workplace http://pivotalpersonalbest.wordpress.com/2007/07/31/civility-at-work-20-ways-to-build-a-kinder-workplace/

Finally, the latest free set of tips is now available ....
How to build a foundation for writing your speech. Get them now!