9 Tips for Being a Great MC
Leading a conference, seminar or panel discussion is an art in itself. I have been fortunate to work as a moderator and MC for more than 20 years, and during…
5 keys for successful workshops
The word Workshop evoke very different feelings in people, have you noticed? “YES, now we get to do some group exercises and discuss!” some will say. “Oh no, now we're going to waste…
What do 150 managers say about challenges with virtual leadership?
The last few weeks I have asked some 150-200 managers on different levels about how they feel about virtual leadership in general, and their own e-leadership in particular. This is…
Ten-Minute Keynote on Courage: Is Courage the Same as Naivety?
Is courage the same as naivety? I had the honor of being the last speaker of the day at an online conference with around 1,500 people. The theme was Courage,…
Keep it SIMPLE – not stupid!
It is much easier to be complicated than to be simple. All you have to do is to be lazy and somewhat knowledgable. I view Communication maturity in three steps.…
Certified Virtual Presenter: Taking Online Speaking Seriously
Hi there. I am happy to announce that the online speaker bureau eSpeakers has assessed my work as a virtual presenter and given me its stamp of approval. I am…
SMART goals are stupid! HAPPY goals are not!
Do you want your team to peak perform? Do you yourself want to set the right kind of ambitious goals, that will elevate your own development? Check out this video…
Give This to All Leaders… Better Still, Give It to All Employees
If there is one thing I would like more leaders and employees to think about, it is communication. We communicate every day. We have meetings. We send emails. We give…
Tips, tricks, hacks for your online conference
For your convenience: here's the 90 minute webinar about webinars and online conferences. Gerd Leonhard, keynote speaker, Åsa Degermark, producer of online conferences and myself had an interactive session with…
If not On-site, then Online
In Corona times, some organizers give up and cancel their events, but many are quickly adjusting and do online conferences and webinars instead. This is a good thing. We still…