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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Impromptu Speaking

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Today’s post is by Judith Humphrey, author of Impromptu: Leading in the Moment ( CLICK HERE to get your copy). Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World. Beware of rambling on, using inappropriate humor, and not staying attuned to your audience.

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The Big Picture of Business- Flip Sides, Second Acts and Successful Careers

Strategy Driven

Well-trained and experienced actors carried the plays and films. They included two A-list Hollywood actors, appearing against type and image. Some of the most creative professionals work behind the scenes and then later get accorded star status. They worked continuously and played every kind of role.

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Reading for Lifetime Growth

Chris Brady

Posted by: Mark Humphrey | December 06, 2010 at 04:05 PM Chris, One of the reasons that I joined TEAM is that I wanted some guided reading. In addition to the single book that came through the monthly leadership subscription, I took the initiative and purchased each of the Top 5 recommended books in the Team training system.

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Caption Contest 2010.7 (Scam Orrin Woodward and Me out of a free.

Chris Brady

Scam Orrin Woodward and Me out of a free book!) : Comments Session Three of Obstacles Training Camp Posted by: JJ Jordano | November 20, 2010 at 08:34 PM Mom told you to leave the toilet seat down when your done. Posted by: mark humphrey | November 20, 2010 at 09:28 PM "Look Honey, no hands." Now I must regulate!!!!!!!!!

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Your Nice Boss May Be Killing Your Career

Harvard Business Review

He reminded me of what Jim Hacker (the fictional politician in the English cult classic " Yes, Minister ") said to his bureaucratic colleague, "You really are a wet blanket, Humphrey, you just go around stirring up apathy.". But what happens if an undermanager reads an article, book or attends training of this kind?

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