It was 20 years ago this week that I received my CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation through the National Speakers Association at the summer annual meeting and convention in New […]
Actually, this advice applies for all of us. Because high school and college graduates are busily addressing announcements and invitations and thank-you correspondence this time of year, we’ll focus on […]
Following last week’s post regarding RSVPs, a number of parents responded with a request to address “addressing” envelopes. Graduates are mailing graduation announcements and invitations and thank-you notes, so I […]
It’s that most wonderful time of year: graduation time. Each day is filled with awards days, ceremonies, senior banquets, graduation parties, showers, and family celebrations. So, at the request […]
Each year, Stanley Seminars, LLC, surveys leaders within various organizations and associations regarding the essentials of leadership and business acumen. For the executive communication section, we created a Top Ten […]
In five minutes, this ballroom at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson is going to be buzzing with 140+ students from high schools throughout Mississippi. ECM (Electric Cooperatives of […]
Learning 365 new words a year is one of my perennial grammar goals.
Seriously, though. I don’t know what it is. Last week, I had the pleasure of working with a select group of leaders nominated from an engineering firm at their Advanced […]
What an honor to be on campus at Mississippi College School of Law for in-person speaking event #1 of the year! Ellen Robb organized two days of learning for law […]
This wacky word is making a comeback in 2023. Already several times in the new year I’ve heard professional speakers and broadcasters—and even a preacher—use the word “nuther.” But, […]
