Today I attended two events both of which were focused on the need for and value of philanthropy in greater Los Angeles. There were about 75 people in these two meetings and the entire focus was on organizations and projects focused generally on people we don’t know. That’s right, people being involved to help their fellow man, people we may never meet, we may never know. These are people who simply want an opportunity for a good, safe and simple life. Not too much to ask, especially in a country as prosperous as ours. And yet, it seems to elude so many.
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Better Presentations — 5 Feet / 5 Seconds
We have all sat in a presentations and heard the words: “this slide is a bit of an eye chart.” Typically, if you are like me, one of two things happens. First, you wonder, then why are you showing it? Or second, you focus on the slide and don’t hear what the presenter is saying. Here are two simple tests to help you improve your presentation. The basic rule is less is more, as in productive.
