Great to see you again and thanks for the comments!

*note to readers: Steven List was my first presentation coach out of college. Why presentations aren’t taught in every grade school and college curriculum, I’ll never know, but Steven was an experienced and fun teacher to work with.

I also agree about blogging. Unfortunately, too many people start one and then are not consistent about writing to it. There’s a discipline there that many miss.

Thanks for taking the time to comment and to include this article on GreatManagement.

Your advice is spot on, too. Including a story makes the follow up “real” so to speak. People will be much more inclined to take action when they know you are being sincere, and nothing illustrates that better than a story.

I have chosen this post for my weekly GreatManagement Inspirational Articles – The Best Advice From Around The Web.

Andrew

Great advice – love it!

In my experience, not many individuals take up the open invitation.

One thing I have added when I present is to add a story when someone has actually contacted me after a presentation and how we worked together and how we both benefited.

That helps get across that you are not just saying ‘ yeah, contact me – here’s my number’. It makes it come alive!

Andrew