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Intent – Content – IMPACT

Communication is a dicey business. http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js Unless what you think, say and what the others understand are aligned, communication can … Continue reading Intent – Content – IMPACT

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Humor in Public Speaking – The Power of Three

There seems to be some sanctity attached to the number three – I came,I saw, I conquered ; Liberty,Equality,Fraternity;Brahma,Vishnu,Maheshwara;Father,Son and … Continue reading Humor in Public Speaking – The Power of Three

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Humor in Public Speaking – Point – Humor – Point

People resist humor when it is imposed.When it is used to highlight or reinforce a point, it is more palatable … Continue reading Humor in Public Speaking – Point – Humor – Point

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Communication is not easy !

“I know what I have given you. I do not know what you have received.” – Antonio Porchia We  say … Continue reading Communication is not easy !

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Mark Twain – A Public Speaker’s Treasure Chest !

To be precise, MY treasure chest ! While looking around for sources of inspiring quotes to sparkle my speeches , … Continue reading Mark Twain – A Public Speaker’s Treasure Chest !

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Topical Humor !

MIT Manipal. Late 70s. We brought out a rag UG, which took an irreverent,frivolous and absurd view of campus life.The … Continue reading Topical Humor !

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Warren Buffet’s advice on writing : Be simple, clear and conversational

Warren Buffet wrote a preface to “A Plain English Handbook” published by the SEC some years ago as a helpful … Continue reading Warren Buffet’s advice on writing : Be simple, clear and conversational

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Still more Speech Openers……

Image via Wikipedia A well crafted speech opener gives you tremendous momentum. As a wag put it, a good speech … Continue reading Still more Speech Openers……

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Employer and Provider !

http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js I was chatting up with a friend working in the IT sector and the talk veered around the general … Continue reading Employer and Provider !

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Benefits of using humor in public speaking..

Why use humor ?You make people happy !Many years ago, I was reluctantly watching a videotape of Toastmaster Willie Jones … Continue reading Benefits of using humor in public speaking..

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  • GOA! My Favourite Places to have Fish Curry Rice (Fish Thali) – Part 1
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  • A bird’s eye view of India – Part 1
  • Bun Maska-Chai in Mumbai and Pune

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  • S & S Family First on Kondapalli Toys – Hidden Gems
  • chendilkumar on Melattur Bhagavatha Mela 2019- it’s not about dance or drama!
  • Surya Narayanan on Melattur Bhagavatha Mela 2019- it’s not about dance or drama!
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