Things to know about using copyrighted material
When giving presentations, it’s tempting to just put in any text or photo you can grab off the internet. It’s best to learn a little about the rights of the owner.
As soon as a person creates a work, it holds a copyright.… Read the rest
I recently sat through a good talk on a scientific presentation. The topic doesn’t matter, but the PhD had trouble during the talk. You’ll want to note this – to keep your lecture spot on.
Each point built up and was enhanced by the next slide. Our attention was focused and then 10 minutes into the … Read the rest
We recently stopped in Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas aka the Mexican Rivera. (Buick made a car called the Riviera – nice and now collectible.)
These are beach towns. A lot of white sand beckons. Pack the sunscreen. You’ll be closer to the equator, where the rays will hit you at more… Read the rest
Speaking on a cruise ship is a bit different than in front of a company or association. You have no idea what the background or interests of your audience might be. This can be a challenge.
Clip and save. Read on.
1. As a Special Interest speaker, you need to know your material – front and back. You are presented… Read the rest
On recent rip to China, I flew into Shanghai. A very long flight. Very long. Here’s some lessons learned.
1. I was flying out of SFO on Oct 16….and landing at night. I booked a room for Oct 16. When I arrived to check in – NO reservation !!!!…the International date line moved it to the 17th!! They wanted… Read the rest
On a recent cruise I was set up to give five enrichment talks. Oh, I sail for free by giving these kind of Enrichment talks. Today was “Aviation.”
When I got backstage, the speaker before me was going way over his 45 minutes. So he left me with only 5 to set up – not the 15 we are supposed to get.
Well, the “hous… Read the rest