Tag: Guest Column
The wide computer science divide among races
When it comes to the digital divide, often the focus is on how lack of internet service and basic technology will hurt students’ academic...
This soft skill deserves much credit
Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Richard Branson each point to public speaking as the most valuable business skill for building a career. Going even...
Silence can be a tool in a presentation
When you’re developing a presentation, there’s no doubt that you give thought to the words you will use to convey your message. But how...
Could lying down on job be good?
Most of us have heard that too much sitting is bad for you. Studies show sitting increases the risk for cardiovascular disease and mortality,...
Add impact to your presentation
How many times have you delivered a presentation and known that people were not engaged? Demoralizing, isn’t it? Well, there are numerous elements you...
Pandemic shows a fresh look at the world
The dictionary defines the word “travel” as the act of “moving from one place to another.” And that’s pretty much all I’ve been doing...
Storytelling can work like magic in presentations
It was obvious Anthony was frustrated. He said to me, “Peter, I know my job. I know the numbers. I know what we need...
It’s time to look like a Zoom pro
When we first turned to videoconferencing in the early days of the stay-at-home orders brought on by the pandemic, most of us figured it...
WorkShare is option for R.I. businesses in crisis
During the COVID-19 crisis, many Rhode Island employers are struggling to improve cash flow without layoffs. WorkShare, an R.I. Department of Labor and Training...
Don’t derail your marketing
Marketing has never been a laidback, trouble-free game anyone can play. Today, it’s far more perilous than ever, particularly since prospective customers are moving...












