Do you punctuate your speeches with a lot of "ums?" Does a sneeze from the audience derail your train of thought? Denise Graveline offers some tips for watching your own speeches on video, analyzing your flaws, and fixing them: "Most people's mouths, when at rest, are either flat-lined or slightly downturned, making you look bored or sad. Smiling, even a little, corrects that natural downward turn. You get to decide how much to smile, but smile at least somewhat."
May 7, 2013