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Ok, what does a Greek philosopher born in 384 BC have to do with corporate presentation skills in the 21st century? Well, I didn’t know until someone asked me a perplexing question during one of my presentation skills workshop. “Raj, why do some people with pathetic presentation skills still manage to hold the crowds in whereas we are supposed to hone our skills using techniques and methods?” Good question! I looked back at some speakers that I really admired and thought that this gentleman was right in asking this question, there are a lot of presenters whom I admire and […]

“My Philanthropic Pledge” by Warren Buffet  (Excerpt from “Fortune” magazine, July 5, 2010) “First, my pledge: More than 99% of my wealth will go to philanthropy during my lifetime or at death.  Measured by dollars, this commitment is large.  In a comparative sense, though, many individuals give more to others every day. Millions of people who regularly contribute to churches, schools, and other organizations thereby relinquish the use of funds that would otherwise benefit their own families.  The dollars these people drop into the collection plate or give to United Way mean forgone movies, dinners out, or other personal pleasures.” […]