tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951504562058230547.post3455000767855714767..comments2024-03-28T03:22:24.398-04:00Comments on KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup: Pre-July 4th Smackdown on Social Media NewsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615616196918990244noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951504562058230547.post-53571721523894883722010-02-02T17:00:58.788-05:002010-02-02T17:00:58.788-05:00Hi, Kiki. Interesting post, as always!
Here's...Hi, Kiki. Interesting post, as always!<br /><br />Here's a few suggestions based on what I have learned over the years: <br /><br />1) when explaining things to an audience, find something they already understand and relate your explanation to that. Understanding comes much more quickly!<br /><br />Example: when I worked with the otolaryngologists association, I traveled around and taught marketing to doctors. When I suggested they should give talks to local groups like the Chamber of Commerce, they said "Oh, I can't do public speaking!" I would reply, "Well you do Grand Rounds, don't you?" I loved seeing the light go on in their eyes : )<br /><br />2) It's great you recognize that you overuse words. My particular unfavorite overused word is "awesome." I mean really, is a hot dog AWESOME??<br /><br />Create your own vocabulary and add new words on a regular basis. Talk like Kiki, not everyone else. I always avoid using the phrase and word of the moment and I think that is why people remember what I say. <br /><br />3) Your stance in item 3 is neither elitist or rude; it is perfectly normal. Why should anyone have to listen to something you already know? However, in seminar situations we have to wait for everyone to catch up. If you are getting bored, listen to the explanation and make notes about how you will improve your presentation in the future!<br /><br />4) Social media is a powerful tool for connecting; that's why I call it online community building. I have also made friends I have never "met" yet feel I have gotten to know from sharing posts. <br /><br />Keep up the blogging -- your writing is good because it is YOU.Cecilia Sepphttp://www.associationpuzzle.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com