Before Texting, Professionals Boost Communication
“…Pencil it. Think twice before bringing your new digital tool to meetings for note taking. "At least once a week I hear stories about how someone was constantly typing on a cellphone, iPad or laptop and how disrespectful and rude it is," said Matt Eventoff, owner of Princeton Public Speaking.
If you use your device to jot down thoughts, let the others know before the meeting starts. Otherwise it might seem you're yammering with outsiders mid-presentation.
Make eye contact. Even if the data coming into your smartphone are vital to the conversation, give those in front of you your full attention. "If you use your phone while someone is talking to you, it often sends a message you probably don't mean to send," Eventoff said….”
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Smartphones Should Know Their Place at Work
By EILENE ZIMMERMAN
“….Smartphones and tablets are a fairly new presence in meeting rooms, and unlike laptops, they are usually associated with games, texting and other nonwork activities. That can send a message that you aren’t paying attention, says Matt Eventoff, owner of Princeton Public Speaking, a communications training business in Princeton, N.J. “As soon as you take the device out, tell the other attendees, ‘I use my iPad or phone to take notes.’ That way, no one will question if you’re paying attention,” he says.
If you like taking notes on your laptop, keep in mind that it can be a barrier between you and others. “The screen often blocks part of the other person’s body or face,” Mr. Eventoff says. “That’s why I think a tablet or phone is actually the better way to take notes….”
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"…Comments made in social media last forever and can be dangerous for any employee, certainly one in a public company, said Matt Eventoff, owner of Princeton, N.J.-based Princeton Public Speaking. For high-ranking executives, he said, the danger increases dramatically.
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10 Questions for your Public Speaking Coach
By Lynsey Santimays
“…1. I don’t have a fear of public speaking, so I don’t need a coach. Right?
Wrong. Confidence alone doesn’t make you a great public speaker, and the consequences of misspeaking can be enormous. “One poor response can do millions of dollars in damage to a company,” says Matt Eventoff, founder of Princeton Public Speaking…”
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Tweet This PostGOP Debates As Must-See TV? Why You Should Watch
by Scott Neuman
“…”At that point, candidate Clinton saw an opportunity and seized it,” says Matt Eventoff, a communications consultant who owns Princeton Public Speaking.
Clinton “saw that that young woman was not getting the answer she was looking for. … He looked right at her, direct eye contact. And if you watch the video clip, he didn’t break eye contact,” Eventoff says.
“It was a personal connection, and it was really a one-on-one conversation playing out before millions of people,” he adds. “It was brilliant and I think that was one of the game-changers in the campaign.”
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Fry-day, Fry-day: Is pop music frying our vocal cords?
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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How to be the life of the party
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….”
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How to Make a Personal Connection with Customers
By Lambeth Hochwald
…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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10 Workplace Habits That Could Cost You Your Career
Meghan Casserly, Forbes Staff
….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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