How do you process information? By taking notes. In traditional classes, we learned to write down everything. But for powerful selling, visual note taking at a whiteboard is much more powerful.Curious how to pump up your whiteboard note taking? In talking with graphic facilitators, whiteboard sellers and creative visual story sellers, 5 practices consistently surface. It doesnt seem to matter what the topic is. It doesnt seem to matter what their...more
Looking to stand out with poise and presence in your company? Whether youre the CEO or an aspiring leader, presenting at the whiteboard is a winning decision. Ifyou know how to present with skill, executive presence and authenticity.Many leaders shy away from whiteboard presenting. At first glance, it looks too down to earth, too simple and too low tech. However, these qualities are the exact reasons why whiteboard leadership presentations are so...more
Wind turbine pricing is all over the board. When you're looking for a wind device for your home, it can be very confusing. You can buy a wind turbine for $500 that seems to do almost exactly the same thing as a wind device for $15,000.On top of that, the prices are very deceptive because there are additional costs involved in each and every project like this. The purchase price of the unit in most cases is nowhere near the total installed cost of the wind device.Here are the major components of cost and what you must include in any thorough analysis of your options:* Purchase price of the wind turbine. This of course is the price that you pay when you buy the when turbine kit from the manufacture. It is prudent to make sure that you understand thoroughly what parts are included in the kit. Many times manufacturers will leave out even key components to make their price appear less than their competitors. That being said, the purchase price of the wind turbine is still only one component of the overall cost.* Depending on where you are going to install it, the mounting cost can be very different. If you're going to put the wind turbine up on your roof for example, the pedestal may be...more
Having a healthy body is important for any individual and for one to attain good health, several factors must be observed. There are also vitamins and minerals that the body needs so that it can function properly. One of the essential vitamins is the vitamin b12 which is in charge of the regulation in the nervous system including the brain; it is...more
Standing out in business presenting is a sure-fire way to get to the top. But it wont happen if youre relying on slick slides that dont tell a powerful visual story.More presenters these days are realizing the truth: poorly designed slides are not working. The slides that worked last decade, last year or even last monthwell, its not going to work...more
The question of what to do if your luggage gets lost is quite a hard one. We've all heard the horror stories of the airline losing everything you could ever imagine. But something as simple as lost luggage can ruin a trip if not mar it severely. While you tell yourself that you shouldn't let lost luggage ruin a trip, it has a way of doing that if you didn't plan for the worst. To help you form a plan for what to do if you have lost your luggage, here is a look at what you can do to not let it ruin your trip. The first thing to do once you have determined that your luggage isn't going to come down the carousel is to not panic and don't get too angry. This happens to thousands of travelers everyday and if you travel enough, it's inevitable that it's going to happen to you. Next grab your briefcase and any other carryon items and head to the lost luggage counter of the airport. These can sometimes be a bit tricky to find but they are usually located in the same area as the luggage carousel. If not, airport staff can point you in the right direction. Often times the airline simply miss placed your luggage but it is at least at the right airport. If this is the case they can usually...more
Franchise directories are generally divided into franchise categories so if you know the type of franchise you would like to buy into simply find the category and start searching for one which suits you. If, on the other hand, you are considering a...more
Few skills make such a dramatic impact on the quality of your life as effective communication. At home. In the workplace. In daily life. When it comes to speaking, listening and presenting for impacta little learning will bring you tremendous...more
What are air knives?These are blowoff systems that are installed in processing plants, factories, and other industrial sites. By itself it doesn't require power, but it functions on a supply of compressed air produced by generators that are either...more
Firstly, as with any form of natural material, it is important that real wood furniture is cared for using the right kinds of oil to ensure that it retains its looks and does not dry out over time. After all, drying out is one of the most damaging...more
One of the first considerations you should make when it comes to choosing the right wood for a project is to consider the colour and shade that you would like to take advantage of. You will see the different tones in most modern real wood furniture....more
Do you get respect when giving a business presentation? Or do people pass over what you have to sayso your ideas never see the light of day?Many young managers struggle with how to get respect. More experienced professionals have a tendency to judge...more