Category Archives: Communication

9 Questions to Ask to Communicate More Effectively

Posted on March 14, 2019 by David Motto

One component of my Ten Minute Virtuoso method for learning and mastering skills is to use simple and quick strategies that have large-scale results. I’m constantly hunting for these easy-to-use strategies to help you achieve your goals and get the … Continue reading →

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Make More Time: Schedule Phone Calls

Posted on February 27, 2019 by David Motto

There are two big issues with phone calls for people who feel they need more time in the day. First, getting a phone call when you don’t want to talk can be annoying and distracting. Second, many phone calls go … Continue reading →

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8 Lessons on Building a Company People Enjoy Working For

Posted on February 22, 2019 by David Motto

Here’s a terrific TED talk by Patty McCord, former chief talent officer of Netflix. She outlines a set of policies that humanize the experience of work and can be helpful in all settings where teams need to perform effectively. The … Continue reading →

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Presentation Advice from Harvard Business Review Experts

Posted on January 28, 2019 by David Motto

Some of My Favorite Strategies for Presenters I spend a lot of time finding the best advice and strategies for my coaching clients. As I review books, websites, blogs, podcasts, articles, and any other source of information I can find, … Continue reading →

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Make Learning Enjoyable for Best Results

Posted on January 23, 2019 by David Motto

Whether you’re learning information or mastering skills, how you go about learning is crucial to your success. I’m constantly hunting for new insights into the most efficient and effective ways to learn so I can share those insights with my … Continue reading →

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Presenting to Senior Executives

Posted on January 19, 2019 by David Motto

Many talented, driven, smart executives give great presentations to their peers, direct reports, and colleagues in their field. Then, when it comes time to present to senior leaders at their organization, they freeze up, they ramble, they lose confidence. There’s … Continue reading →

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Consider Your Audience – Macy’s

Posted on January 17, 2019 by David Motto

From an email from Macy’s spokesperson Emily Goldberg, quoted in an online story at SFGate.com on Macy’s closing a northern California store: “Macy’s, Inc. has been reviewing its real estate portfolio across the country to see if there are opportunities … Continue reading →

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Consider Your Audience

Posted on January 8, 2019 by David Motto

In every situation in life, we need to consider who are audience is when we talk to them. This is true in business, in your personal life, in conversations, in presentations, pretty much everywhere. And, the idea of considering your … Continue reading →

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Understanding Audience Expectations

Posted on January 7, 2019 by David Motto

In my work as a performance coach, I see a lot of speakers and presenters who are primarily concerned with the content of their presentations. They think about their content from one perspective: their own. I ask them to turn … Continue reading →

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