by Maryspeaks | Mar 9, 2015 | Blog, Business, Change, Customer Service, Inspirational, Professional Speaking
As a professional speaker, I attend many conferences throughout the United States. Recently, I attended a luncheon with an audience of 500 business professionals. The speaker was a Vice President of a worldwide corporation with thousands of employees. My...
by Maryspeaks | Jan 8, 2015 | Blog, Body Language, Business, Change, Communication, Negotiation
I can usually spot a liar. Am I psychic or did I check my crystal ball before a meeting? Of course not. My secret—I read feet. I understand what American essayist and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson knew, that “Your body speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you are...
by Mary | Nov 12, 2014 | Blog, Body Language, Business, Change, Communication, Integrity, Negotiation
Do you consummate a deal with a handshake? In the Western world, we use a handshake when we initially meet someone or greet a friend. We also shake hands when offering congratulations or expressing gratitude. A handshake conveys trust, respect, balance and equality....
by Mary | Oct 29, 2014 | Blog, Business, Change, Faith, Inspirational, Integrity
Announcing Change! Irritating emails fill my Inbox. Memos cover my desk. Take action now! However, the little voice in my head screams: 1. I’m tired of change. 2. Why can’t things stay the same? 3. This isn’t the way we used to do it. 4. I refuse to make more changes....
