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Learn From Asses But Do Not Get Bit

Written by Rick Sharon | 08 July 2010

I especially like stories with a clear moral or lesson. A big thank you to Bill Bartmann for sharing a great one!

Enjoy...

One day a farmer's donkey fell into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do.

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Want to become a world champion speaker?

Written by Rick Sharon | 09 June 2009

Public and professional speaking is a learned skill. Anyone can do it provided they are willing to put in the time and effort to learn that skill. You can greatly accelerate that process though mentors -- people who have "been there, done that" and can show you the way.

My mentors include World Champion's Edge: a team of past World Champions of Public Speaking "turned professional" who now provide a variety of products and services to Professional Speakers and to those who want to become Professionals.

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How to write an introduction!

Written by Rick Sharon | 11 July 2008

A good speech introduction prepares your audience by setting the tone and theme for your presentation, it transitions from introducer to presenter. A bad introduction can ruin a presentation. Do you want your next presentation ruined by a lousy introduction? Not me! Introductions are so important, I always write my own.

According the the Toastmasters Competent Communication manual, and I agree...

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Have you studied the best speakers?

Written by Rick Sharon | 05 July 2008

To be the best you must learn from the best.

David Brooks is one of the best. He is the 1990 World Champion of Public Speaking and a highly sought after Professional Speaker and Trainer. I never miss an opportunity to attend a David Brooks presentation.

To become the best, and stay the best, David studies the best. How?

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