Deliver and Inspire

Is Walking Out Feedback? Over coffee last week, a group discussing leadership and presentations asked an interesting question: Is it rude to walk out on a presentation? A few answered without hesitation: “Absolutely! What better way to give immediate feedback? If it’s not of value to me, I get up and leave.” Many of the group shook their heads in agreement. Then, one of the group got up from the table and left the room to presumable make a call (he...

TEDxHuntsville was founded in 2009 with an intimate event on November 17th in a beautiful downtown office. I was lucky enough to participate. The conversations were open, intelligent, educational, and inspiring. Leap ahead to 2012 and I can honestly say the event, content, and experience has also leapt ahead. This year’s event on September 9th, 2012 achieved it’s goal – to reignite: our senses, our passions, our inspired actions! There was a more diverse group of presenters this year. I felt more connected...

Are you a great presenter? How do you know? Getting feedback is a great way to evaluate the impact of your presentation versus your intent. Proactively asking for feedback allows you to focus on what is important for you and your continuous improvement in becoming a powerful presenter. I know it is difficult to ask for feedback when you are reluctant to give the presentation in the first place. Especially for those of us who lean toward the introvert direction of...