Larry Blumsack

To be a successful communicator you must be able to both speak and listen mindfully. Top-down communication in the business world is slowly giving way to the concept of dialogue as opposed to monologue, mindfulness in business.

Are you a “Johnny one-note” or a “Mary one-note?” How flat, dull and monotonous is your voice? Does your communication energize others, tune them out, or even put them to sleep? One of the three major toolboxes you possess, own and control is your vocal toolbox. That toolbox is filled with a vast variety of […]

“My job is to speak and your job is to listen. If you finish before I do, let me know.” Any leader, collaborator, presenter, salesperson needs to be mindful that communication is not just talking. It is equal parts of listening with talking that requires focused concentration. Being fully present in the moment allows you […]

Whether you’re pitching or selling — there’s no difference for me — there are four skills you need to conquer. The use of mind – voice – body – media. It’s what I call the “whole body” presentation. Dump PowerPointless.

Know who your audience is and who comprises it before you open your mouth to speak.

“The only thing more powerful than a big idea is your ability to effectively communicate/sell that idea to others.”

Ever give a firm handshake on LinkedIn? Ever give a firm handshake on Facebook? Ever give a firm handshake on a conference call? Sophisticated Social Media is 2500 years old. Social media is critical to every person. Social media is necessary to build trust and respect with your audience be it one or one thousand. […]

With hundreds of millions or even billions of active users of Facebook, twitter, Pinterest, tumbler, LinkedIn, tumbler, Instagram the academic researchers at the Harvard business Review were a bit behind the times and redundant and attempting to teach people how to interact with machines.?

                  THE ONLY THING MORE POWERFUL THAN A BIG IDEA IS YOUR ABILITY TO  COMMUNICATE/SELL THAT IDEA TO OTHERS. The ability to sway your leaders, your teams or your prospects one-on-one or in a group takes more than fact/information and feature/function. 85% of your professional and personal […]

I will be interviewed on CBS radio’s program Women’s Watch with WBZ’s Laurie Kirby this Tuesday 2:25 PM – (WBZ -1030AM on the radio dial). The discussion and tips cover communication and presentation skills for women on the move. Men could also learn something.