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How To Make a Speech

David Block — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:04:57 -0500

Some people would prefer to dive over a cliff than make a speech. They conjure up all kinds of nightmare scenarios: What if I freeze? What if the audience hates me on sight? What if no one laughs except in places they shouldn't? Will everyone remember the mistakes I make for the rest of my life?

And yet, by learning a few techniques used by professional speakers -- who are very often the most scared of all -- you can not only conquer your nerves, you can also make a powerful impression and within seconds, actually start to enjoy the whole experience. Here's how.

First, check how you look. Dress appropriately, and be well groomed, so you feel comfortable and smart. Dressing professionally also helps the audience feel you've taken trouble for them and that they are respected. But make sure you don't go too far and unintentionally distract them, for example, with a man's flashy tie or a woman's low neckline.

How To Encourage Employee Loyalty

Malcolm161 — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:51:00 -0500

Regardless of whether you run a small business with a handful of employees, or a corporation that employs thousands, one of your greatest assets will be the loyalty and devotion of your employees. However, employee loyalty is not something that will endure unless there are some specific efforts made to keep it alive and thriving. Here are a few ideas on how you can inspire and grow employee loyalty in your company.

How To Improve Employee Productivity

J.150 — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 06:55:00 -0500

In order for businesses to succeed, management must keep a close eye on the bottom line. One of the many factors that directly affect a firm's profitability is employee productivity, so it makes sense to try to increase output whenever possible. Here are some ideas to help get your workforce motivated to consistently perform at high levels.

Implement a piecework compensation plan. One of the best ways to improve employee productivity is to create a direct link between output and pay by implementing a piecework compensation plan. In a piecework compensation plan, there are no hourly wages. Instead, employees get paid according to how many parts they assemble, how many sales they make, how many hours they bill, etc. This won't work for every industry, but if your employees' productivity can be easily quantified, then you might want to consider switching over to this kind of plan.

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