avoid the bad habits of parents at weddings This is the fourth of five thoughts addressing the topic of presentations and public speaking. For many in business, and other sectors, this is a critical subject, and one that does not receive enough attention. Contrary to popular belief, becoming a great presenter or speaker is not […]

avoid the bad habits of parents at weddings This is the fourth of five thoughts addressing the topic of presentations and public speaking. For many in business, and other sectors, this is a critical subject, and one that does not receive enough attention. Contrary to popular belief, becoming a great presenter or speaker is not genetic. Great speakers develop as the result of the right attitude and outlook, skills training, and practice. Have you ever attended a wedding and been forced to endure a speech by a proud parent that goes on and on, referring to things you have no interest in, and telling jokes that require 3 more drinks than you have had to find funny? I was sent a ‘clip’ recently of a speech Vladimir Putin made to the Russian parliament. It was four hours in length. Setting aside the first two rows, fearful of being noticed, how…