’Tis the Season to Be Kind!

What has happened to saying “thank you” when someone holds the door for you? What has happened to respecting others’ time by showing up on time, coming prepared or showing up at all? What has happened to being kind, respectful and willing to go the extra step to help...

4 Critical Steps to Increase Influence During Virtual Conversations

Drop me a note to share how you used the above four steps this week to increase your influence during a virtual conversation. Tag me on my Facebook page. If you missed one of Stacey’s previous blogs or tips, visit her online.   What Achievers Read: Discipline...

You May Not Be as Influential as You Think You Are If…

Your listeners are active on their electronic devices while you are talking. Do you find yourself competing with technical gadgets? When you and your message are not interesting or when you’re not directly connecting with your audience, you in effect give your...

4 Steps for Adapting Your Message on the Fly

Be present.  Being present means being completely focused on your audience and fully in tune with what is happening between you in the moment. Do you need to adjust your energy level based on the energy in the room and your listeners’ communication style? Are you...

7 Ways to Be Memorable Long After the Interaction

Several of you have asked what S.P.A.R.K.™ is after seeing my reference to this in several blogs.    S.P.A.R.K.™ is the most effective way to: Help you relax and get comfortable with your listeners. Grab your listeners’ attention. Gain listener Remember what you are...