The following is a video presentation that explains how to write the perfect college paper. For a written version with more complete information, check out: Checklist for Writing the Perfect College Paper. There are some sources referred to in this video presentation. Here are those sources and the links:
I’m testing doing some radio podcasts. This initial show has issues with the music in the first few seconds but it is just a test . . . Anyone interested in learning how to teach online courses may want to listen to this for helpful information though. Click on the picture to hear the podcast or click here.
Myers Briggs MBTI personality assessments are often utilized by organizations. In today’s Wall Street Journal, the article Do You Get an ‘A’ in Personality discussed the importance of utilizing personality assessments in family situations as well.
Greg Cellini from WSOU 89.5 FM interviewed me recently about this very topic. One of his questions Greg had for me was if using the MBTI was helpful for families. It definitely can be. The reason is that a lot of misunderstandings occur due to the fact that many people don’t realize “why” other people do the things that they do.
By understanding personality preferences, we are more likely to be tolerant of others. In the audio clip that follows, Greg Cellini and I discussed the difference between the J and P personality types. For those of you unfamiliar with Myers Briggs, there are a lot of articles you can access on this site. The J personality is someone who is very structured and on time. If you tell them to be somewhere at a specific time, they’ll likely get there early to be sure they are not late. The P personality is more spontaneous and less structured. If you tell them to be somewhere at a specific time, they’ll likely get there on time but may wait until the very last moment. By realizing that the opposite personality functions the way they do for a reason, frustration can be avoided. For more about this, check out the excerpt from the recent radio interview that follows.
If you have not taken the Myers Briggs assessment, I highly recommend doing so. You may find out some valuable things that could help you with your relationships at home and at work. In the article from WSJOnline.com, they noted that in order to take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator you can “Go to MBTIreferralnetwork.org to find someone to administer the test. You also can take it online and receive a one-hour telephone feedback assessment for $150 through the Center for Applications of Psychological Type at http://www.capt.org. Or take a computer-scored version of the test at MBTIcomplete.com for $59.95. When family members take personality tests, their self-awareness goes up and they quickly figure out their strengths and weaknesses, says John Williams, a life coach in Portland, Ore., who uses a test in his work with teenagers. “People realize they are different from other people,” he says. “The personality test becomes a road map.”
If you can’t afford to take the actual Myers Briggs MBTI, check out this link to help you discover your personality preferences.
Many are now just completing their MBA or considering starting their own small business. There is a great article from BSchool that includes 50 excellent lectures about entrepreneurship, practical tips, innovation, leadership, technology and the economy. The courses come from sources like the University of California through UCTV. The one I first watched was an hour long and had four accomplished entrepreneurs discuss the excitement and challenges of starting a business. It offered an insight into what to expect as a new entrepreneur and pitfalls to avoid.
These are excellent lectures. To see the complete article, go to BSchool’s link by clicking here. Bschool.com is an online resource for MBA programs and top
online business schools. They provide thorough information on MBA subjects, specialty MBAs and business school rankings.
To see the the types of lectures, I have included an excerpt from the bschool.com article:
Entrepreneurship
These lectures tackle topics in entrepreneurship, from appealing to the consumer to making great pitches.
Entrepreneurs: Four entrepreneurs share their journeys to open a new business, and the talks inspire passion and excitement.
Entrepreneurship and Society: This talk from UCTV is led by Tom Kemp, President and CEO of Centrify Corporation. He talks about what new ventures need in order to effectively appeal to the modern-day consumer.
Women Entrepreneurs: Consider the differences between men and women as business leaders and owners.
Entrepreneurs: Then and Now: Guy Kawasaki compares the foundation of entrepreneurial strategy during the late 1990s and what’s popular and effective now.
Leadership and Entrepreneurship: This lecture from MIT World features three business leaders from completely different fields but who have relied on their instincts and bold ideas to get their ideas off the ground.
Whatever it Takes to Stay in Business: Frank Levinson encourages entrepreneurs to lose their pride, just like a baby, in order to please their customers and stay in business, whatever it takes.
New Media Entrepreneurship: This talk is from 2008 but still has valuable tips on developing a good, emotional, factual pitch and going for the gold in order to move up in business.
Behaviors of Successful Business Owners: Ron Finkelstein from Akris, LLC shares how entrepreneurs can make more money and develop productive employees, all with an efficient use of time.
David S. Rose on pitching to VCs: In this TED lecture, serial entrepreneur David S. Rose helps you to pitch and prove yourself to venture capitalists.
Practical Education
From management to marketing, here are lectures that give you new ideas to help you build your business.
Marketing a Start-up: Learn how to develop a smart marketing strategy before attempting to sell anything.
The Case for Sustainability: Sustainability isn’t really an option for new business owners in today’s society: it’s a necessity. Here you’ll learn how to develop a sustainable, environmentally conscious business that’s also attractive to consumers.
The Naked Corporation: Learn how to be a more transparent and honest business owner, in an age when positivity is just as important as profitability.
Choosing people — the ultimate talent?: Look over the transcript from this lecture given at Gresham College to choose the right senior people so that you have less managing to do later.
Challenges of Managing: Firing People: Gajus Worthington is a proponent of firing employees in order to produce a healthy, successful business. This 22-part lecture series offers tips for firing and recruiting.
Business Ethics: These lectures given by top business executives and professors will clue you into integrity, corporate responsibility, and ethical leadership culture in the business world.
No Sweat Speaking: Whether you need to work on giving pitches or improving upon your networking skills, this public speaking lecture will teach you how to tell a good story, make use of the audience, and relax before speaking.
Learn how to effect change and inspire your workers here.
Leadership in an Age of Uncertainty: James Parker and Barbara Stocking discuss strategies for energizing and motivating all employees of an organization, from the top down.
Bringing Creativity into an Organization: Ignore the classic MBA management strategies if you want to really cultivate creativity in your workplace, argues Robert I. Sutton.
Seth Godin on standing out: Don’t bury your creative ideas because they seem outrageous: those are the ones worth nurturing.
Howard Rheingold on collaboration: Learn how to work with team members around the world with technology, new media and open culture.
Richard Branson’s life at 30,000 feet: Notable entrepreneur Richard Branson is interviewed about his larger than life ideas, his major struggles, and his motivations.
A Policy on Leadership: If your business is struggling — or you want to prevent a fallout — watch this lecture to learn how to create a fact-based analytical organization and good management teams.
Values-Based Leadership: Strive to be a leader with character, and you’ll end up inspiring your employees to work just as hard as you do.
Innovative Leadership during Economic Crisis: Let this lecture help you to think outside the box, no matter what kind of crisis is getting in your way. You’ll learn how to be innovative in three areas: with customers, people, and products.
How great leaders inspire action: Simon Sinek’s TED speech uses examples like Martin Luther King, Apple and the Wright brothers to explain how the mark of a great leader is his or her ability to inspire action and change.
Composing a Career and Life: Get inspired to take a nonlinear path when obstacles are tossed into your plan.
The case for collaborative consumption: Rachel Botsman’s lecture focuses on our natural desire to share, and how collaborative consumption is a powerful economic force.
Gerd Leonhard: Find out why ego doesn’t have a place in business anymore, and what that means for your business plan.
Craig Mod: Publisher and developer Craig Mod discusses the changes coming for the book publishing industry, but as one commenter notes, the questions raised are relevant to all business ventures.
Making Globazliation Work for All: Watch this lecture to learn how to make use of globalization without succumbing to immoral practices, like using sweatshops.
For those of you that are either in golden handcuffs, got laid off, are in an industry you don’t like, or are just ready for a change. “How to Reinvent Your Career: Make Money Doing What You Love” by Dr. Diane Hamilton, helps you deal with the stresses, find the job best suited to your personality and interests, explains the education requirements and how to pay for them, teaches you how to network, gives you tips on how to face your fears, learn life balance, and improve your health to allow you to reinvent your career and your life.
I have found audioswap to be a very convenient program that is offered on Youtube. You can simply go to your uploaded presentation and pick the audioswap feature to upload music that is available on their site. It avoids copyright issues and is convenient. I like to pick the option of chosing music that is the same size file as the presentation.
I would like to see more options in music choices. There aren’t a lot of presentation-style selections.
For an example presentation that uses audioswap, click here.
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Do you need to create a PowerPoint presentation for work, school or a YouTube video to promote your business? Many people know the basics of how to put together a quick presentation. But do you know how to make that presentation pop? If you haven’t read the book Death by Powerpoint, it is an interesting read. I can’t tell you how many PowerPoint presentations I have sat through in business meetings while suffering a slow painful death . . . I found that many of them were either really boring or shared unnecessary information or usually both.
I teach several courses where students are required to submit their assignments as a Powerpoint presentation. If you are considering putting together a presentation, here are some wonderfully helpful sites to get you started:
Once you have completed your PowerPoint presentation, why not go the extra step and add your voice for the full presentation. I like to use Camtasia Studio. However, you can also utilize sites like Voice Thread at http://voicethread.com/. This site allows you to record the audio portion of your presentation without having to buy software. You can even use your telephone to call into their system and dictate your presentation. What is easier than that? You simply enter your phone number and their system calls you. You have three minutes, per slide, to talk if you use their free account. You can upgrade for $12.95 when I last checked. When you are finished, you will get a link that you can go to in order to see and hear your presentation.
If you haven’t found their podcast yet, you must give it a try. Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant have a podcast titled Stuff You Should Know. I am very busy with my teaching and writing, but I always find time to listen to their downloaded podcasts. They are a very entertaining team, part of the “How Stuff Works” site at http://www.howstuffworks.com/. Josh and Chuck have recorded over 250 episodes with topics ranging from serial killers to cliff diving.
I enjoyed listening to your interview and feel as if I know you a little better! I especially appreciate your mention about the importance of maxing out contributions to retirement plans such as 401k. Further, we share interest in online education and experience in the real estate industry! I look forward to more info sharing with you. Thank you, LB
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