Monthly Archives: October 2008

Introducing ‘Ideas for Impact’ Podcasts

I believe that, in general, the spoken word has greater persuasive power than the written word. I will supplement my writing here at RightAttitudes.com with frequent podcasts on personal effectiveness. Fundamentally, a podcast is an audio file that you can … Continue reading

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[Presentation Skills #5] Effective Fonts for Presentations

Serif and Sans-Serif Fonts Font families are classified according to their appearance: serif fonts, sans-serif fonts, monospace fonts, cursive fonts, fantasy fonts, etc. Characters in serif fonts have little projections or ‘tails’ (serif = tail in French) at the end … Continue reading

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Inspirational Quotations #241

Nothing pains some people more than having to think. * Martin Luther King, Jr. Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names. * John F. Kennedy It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, … Continue reading

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[Ideas for Impact #37] 7-38-55 Rule of Personal Communication

In personal communication, the words of a speaker are just a part of his efforts to communicate. The pitch and tone of his voice, the speed and rhythm of the spoken word and the pauses between his words may express … Continue reading

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