Presenters can benefit from the tricks of the trade in the performing arts world. After all, performing artists are in front of critical audiences every time they show up for work! And, they go on stage for a living. At Apifany, we have a high level of respect for performers. After all, our founder, David… Continue reading Seven Performance Strategies for Presenters
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How to Distinguish Yourself: Thoughts from Apifany Founder David Motto and His Friend Rajesh Setty
Do you have ways to stand out from the crowd? Many of Apifany’s clients are working feverishly to get their ideas heard. They’re also speaking up in meetings, communicating more effectively with their teams, and focusing on their next promotion. Essentially, they are busy, talented people trying to shape their worlds. Unfortunately, they’re surrounded by… Continue reading How to Distinguish Yourself: Thoughts from Apifany Founder David Motto and His Friend Rajesh Setty
Is Empathy the Secret to Success?
Drive. Grit. Resilience. Ambition. Each of these plays a part in creating your success. At the same time, they’re all inward looking. That is, they’re all attributes you can cultivate to build up yourself. What if looking outward is the secret to success? It could be that – even with grit, drive, ambition, and resilience… Continue reading Is Empathy the Secret to Success?
Giving Great Feedback: Insights from Daniel Goleman
Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence, has a terrific short piece in the Korn Ferry Institute blog. The post, The Art of Effective Feedback, argues for leaders keeping a balance between empathy and emotional intelligence on one hand with conflict management and emotional self-control competencies on the other. This is incredibly interesting given all the current focus… Continue reading Giving Great Feedback: Insights from Daniel Goleman