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TOP 10 Ways to Make an Introduction or First Impression

Note: see all TOP 10s to date on the new Archive list (hopefully, it will make a good impression)

  • Increase the fun of introducing people by randomly selecting the order of their names
  • If you’re meeting someone with impressive professional credentials, quickly make up some for yourself (more…)

TOP 10 Ways to Display Leadership

Just about any formal organization or informal group needs some degree of active leadership…

  • Celebrate member accomplishments by organizing a party and nominating the member as designated driver
  • At meetings walk softly, speak positively, and carry two heavy sticks (more…)

Clichés Upgraded – Part XXX

More daylight, more time to look into enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • Our pronoun supply is a little shaky, as we have plenty of you and them, but we’re out of it
  • Given that he purchased pearls before swine you could say the farmer’s auction priorities were askew (more…)

TOP 10 Travel Insurance Concerns

As we move toward summer, travel planning and potential protections become more of an issue

  • Beware policies issued using lettering taken from cut up newspapers
  • Watch for policy disclaimers which exclude using any form of transportation (more…)

TOP 10 TV Late Night Transformations

In recognition of how much the after midnight TV landscape has transformed over the years

  • Fewer reruns of black-and-white movies or old network TV shows
  • Entertainment experience in depth not required of hosts
  • Less exposure to bizarre evangelical fund-raising (more…)

Clichés Upgraded – Part XXIX

Holiday weekend time, with more enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • Sitting on your toes is a good way to create compressed toenails
  • I’ll ask you to pencil it in, just so we have a complete box of your colouring
  • One good turn deserves another turn as a bonus, which ends when overturned (more…)

TOP 10 Tips for Storytelling

Effective storytelling helps illustrate any theme which benefits from being relatable…  

  • Monochrome clothing is acceptable, monotone delivery is not
  • Make it easier to relate to people by not being hoisted on your own petard
  • It’s a good idea to practice speaking with different vocal inflections, so those voices in your head may prove useful (more…)

TOP 10 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day

In honour of someone very special which occurs one day a year…

  • Help your mother put the dishes away after she washes them
  • When getting a cake or ice cream pie, ensure that it has at least one flavour she likes (more…)

Clichés Upgraded – Part XXVIII

The season’s heating up with more enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • You better rest up your limbs this afternoon, a one night stand is really tough on the legs
  • If you try flashing on a school bus in winter it will amount to once in a blue moon (more…)

TOP 10 Ways to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking

As a long-time Toastmaster, here are some suggestions for addressing a common anxiety

  • Don’t go out in public
  • Learn from dealing with pets: use an encouraging voice, repeat main themes, and have treats handy
  • Develop multiple personalities, and practice speaking to them
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