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5 Rules for Pitching on Shark Tank

5 Rules for Pitching on Shark Tank

FROM THE BLOG | A few simple but critical tips for anyone even thinking about appearing on the TV show Shark Tank.

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A Few Thoughts on Obama’s Jobs Speech

A Few Thoughts on Obama’s Jobs Speech

FROM THE BLOG: If speaking in public has ever made you nervous, just imagine doing it in front of an actively hostile audience -- one that you have to persuade to your way of thinking. That was President Obama's assignment last night in delivering his "jobs speech" before a nationally televised joint session of Congress. We look at the nuts and bolts of his presentation ...

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Lessons from Obama’s Speech on Osama

Lessons from Obama’s Speech on Osama

President Obama had a tough assignment in announcing the death of U.S. Enemy No. 1 Osama bin Laden: how to convey the news that would let a nation begin to breathe easier while maintaining a tone that was both respectful and inspirational. We examine how it went.

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Are You Committing These PowerPoint Sins?

Are You Committing These PowerPoint Sins?

Unfortunately, many presenters today confuse the main message itself with the most convenient tool they have available -- PowerPoint. The result over the past couple decades has been nothing less than presentation carnage. Here's how to prevent it.

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Learn Tech Skills You Need to Make It in This Economy

Learn Tech Skills You Need to Make It in This Economy

FROM THE BLOG ... Learn how to blog, build a Web site, use social media and other critically important tech skills at Tech Camp -- a live seminar in May.

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