By Jennifer Bowen

“…”It’s no different than at any other point in pop history in that, when folks who are held as role models by others and are looked up to by others – perform in a certain way, speak in a certain way – it’s often copied. It’s not uncommon,” said Matt Eventoff, who helps clients hone their public speaking skills through his business, Princeton Public Speaking.”

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By BETH J. HARPAZ

“….TOASTS: For an office party, “another way to stand out, which takes a lot of practice and preparation, is to offer a very brief, humble toast, thanking your co-workers, colleagues, and the executive team for being great co-workers, colleagues, team, etc.,” said Matt Eventoff, owner of Princeton Public Speaking, which trains executives for public appearances. At a social gathering in someone’s home, a simple toast might thank the hosts for bringing everyone together with good food, drinks and company….”

Original article can be found here: http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=AP&date=20111216&id=14629820

…There’s nothing more insulting than feeling that you’re being ignored in a conversation, says Matt Eventoff, owner of Princeton Public Speaking, an executive training company in Princeton, N.J. “Asking someone a question and truly listening to the response, rather than beginning to formulate a response while the other person is speaking, is so important.” In fact, small business owners may have a distinct advantage in connecting with customers because they are in touch with them so often. “The smaller the size of your business, the more encounters you’ll have and the more opportunities you’ll have to listen to your customers,” Eventoff says.

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….Constantly checking your smart phone conveys a real sense of arrogance, says Princeton, New Jersey-based  communication coach Matt Eventoff.

Put the BlackBerry down,” says Eventoff, “especially if you’re in a meeting.” Turn it off, put it away, leave it in your office. “If you’re waiting for a particular, time-sensitive email, let your coworkers know beforehand,” Eventoff says, “Otherwise your BlackBerry has no place at the meeting.”

…“It’s very rarely that emails are being perceived as too meek,” says Eventoff. “As email has no tone, no emotions, no intonation, it’s very easy for your short emails to be perceived as pushy, demanding or impatient.”

HOW TO BREAK IT:

If poor email habits persist, bad feelings are bound to brew in a team, Eventoff says.

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For many students, the approaching winter season means focusing on final exams, maybe graduation, and then a well-earned winter break. For those pursuing an advanced degree, the semester break won’t come. Preparing for a dissertation or thesis occurs 365 days a year, many of those days seeming to approach the 24-hour mark…

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Takeaway: IT pros who aspire to a higher position need to lay the groundwork by developing the right relationships, refining their communications skills, and expanding their breadth of knowledge.

Even in difficult economic times, the opportunity for advancement exists. Whether you’re a front-line associate aiming for the next level or a senior vice president looking toward the CIO role, certain strategies will help you reach your goals. These steps can’t guarantee that you will move up within your organization, but they’ll definitely give you a leg up on the competition…

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“…And do some prep work on the speakers you’d like to hear and meet, says communications trainer Matt Eventoff, adding that you can research most speakers using a smartphone while waiting at the airport…”

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“…Consider public speaking as a forum of conversations, said Matt Eventoff, partner with Princeton Public Speaking. “You’re conversing whether people are responding to you verbally or not,” he said. “Individuals in an audience give you a reaction.”

Whether the audience members nod, shake their heads in agreement or disagreement — or even text – it’s all a part of the conversation.

The entire article can be found here (http://www.talentmgt.com/newsletters/talent_management_perspectives/2011/May/1538/index.php)

…“The confluence of events over the last week is amazing, unprecedented,” said Matt Eventoff, a communication and messaging strategist with Princeton Public Speaking. “With the situation in Egypt, you’ve got an unfolding drama that could change the world. And with the storm, you’ve got something that has broken up the daily routines of millions of people.

“And the fact is, there is almost no way to get a message through to someone when his or her daily routine has been disrupted. If I’m trying to figure out how to get to work or when the lights are going to come back on, I’m not interested in stories about what the hot T-shirt is at this year’s Super Bowl.”

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Studies suggest that blending online and in-class instruction is the most effective way to learn.

By Brian Burnsed

…Beyond that, career experts note that while students might be able to learn well online, they’ll miss out on developing interpersonal skills that are critical to meshing in any professional setting. “In a work environment, face-to-face interaction and communication is crucial to success, and therefore the more experience interacting in professional situations face to face, the more experienced a person becomes,” says Matt Eventoff, a communication strategist with Princeton Public Speaking.

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