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A Day in the Life of Analyzing Pitches

UncategorizedBy Cindy SkalickyApril 11, 2022

Last fall I sat in on a full day of highly technical pitches being given to a panel.   The researchers were aiming to get early feedback on their innovation from the experts in the room.   Their job was to provide a summary of: 1)The problem they solved 2)The research they conducted to that…

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3 Things to Notice When Innovation Lab Teams Pitch Panels

UncategorizedBy Cindy SkalickyMarch 28, 2022

Do you lead a Corporate Innovation Lab in the Science/Tech Field? Over the years, I have worked with thousands of what I affectionately call “Crazy Smart Scientists and Tech Geniuses.” We iron out their complex and brilliant messaging. It is not their strong suit (messaging), but it is mine, and therein lies the beauty. For…

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“I Have a Dream” as Story

UncategorizedBy Cindy SkalickyMarch 14, 2022

Did you know Dr. King didn’t say “I Have a Dream” until 12 min into his 17-min address? That surprised me. A master rhetorician, King gave one of the most famous speeches in US history. Today I’d like to show you one of my favorite things to do.   Oh, how I love to dissect…

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How to Give Feedback to Your Team With Executive Presence

UncategorizedBy Cindy SkalickyFebruary 19, 2022

Senior Executives, how are you at giving feedback to your team? Let’s take a page from the Olympics over the weekend on what NOT to do. Here are 5 Steps:   1. Begin by asking the other person, “Are you open to some feedback?” This gives them an option to engage with you. 2. When…

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5 Questions to Ask YOURSELF When Someone Asks YOU to Give a Talk

Speaking Tips and TricksBy Cindy SkalickyJanuary 31, 2022

My phone rang yesterday, and by the 3rd sentence, I knew 3 things: This guy is excited to have been invited to give a conference talk, he’s got a ton of stories to share, and he needs help organizing it – or his audience is likely to enter overwhelm. I put on my cape and…

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