TED speeches are difficult to write. A fan will tell you that TED talks are not traditional lectures by subject matter experts. In fact, the tone is conversational. Here are my top 3 suggestions for a successful speech:
What I Learned Auditioning for ABC's Shark Tank
Last week, I attended the Black Enterprise Summit and learned of the Houston auditions for ABC's Shark Tank. I promptly signed up to pitch my mobile app, NewsAGENT, with a prepared business plan. I spent the next day in a ballroom surrounded by eager business professionals from all over Texas and ABC Network producers. As a result of the process, I became a more refined tech professional.
Stop Saying “I’m Sorry” in the Workplace*
There are standard reasons for apologizing at work: missing a deadline, miscommunication of deliverables to a co-worker, or accidentally double-booking meetings. And, it’s understandable. From childhood, men and women are taught to say “I’m sorry” to express remorse for their actions. But, the gesture happens so often that, in the workplace, it falls flat. There’s a fine line between politeness and seeming insecure. And, the habit of over-apologizing may hurt your career.
