Developing Communication Confidence
I have heard numerous studies over the years that state that the number one fear people have, more so than death, is public speaking. What’s the famous line? You’d rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy? When I hear stories of students who stand on the edge of network-building events or alumni mixers [...]
Write to the Right Audience
Sara Cuniff, with the UC Berkeley School of Law, wrote an interesting article for the NALP bulletin, in which she identified something I hadn’t thought of before. In her brief article, Ms. Cuniff suggests, “It is the academic admissions statement that often peeps through the lines of the letters students submit with job applications.” That’s [...]
Dali as Teacher
Over on the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg is the arresting and interesting Dali museum. It is a must-see for anyone who lives in or visits the Tampa Bay area. Walking through the gift shop and museum, one sees astounding and intriguing images, the bending of reality, and, in essence, the vision of the surrealist [...]