3 Most Recent Articles
Written By: Larry Tracy

1	How to be a More Persuasive Speaker: Ten Tips from the Real World Written by: Larry Tracy | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Busy executives do not have the time to learn the intricate delivery skills and *glitz* of the professional public speaker. What they need is a *shortcut system* that enables the presenter to package his or her substantive knowledge so it can be delivered in an interesting, engaging manner.
2	The Murder Board: The Ultimate Practice Presentation Written by: Larry Tracy | Distributed: 2004-05-03 | The Murder Board! Sounds like something Tony Soprano might convene, doesn’t it? But, despite the macabre name, it has nothing to do with a criminal act and everything to do with becoming a better public speaker, a more persuasive business presenter.
3	Beetle Bailey and Presentation Skills Written by: Larry Tracy | Distributed: 2004-05-03 | In March 2002, the comic strip Beetle Bailey contained a valuable lesson for business presenters. As General Halftrack walked into his office, his secretary asked: *How was Lt. Fuzz's presentation?* The General replied: *Like the Washington Monument.* Puzzled, the secretary asked, *The Washington Monument?* General Halftrack responded, *Yeah, it took a long time to get to the point.*