#80 Balanced Scorecards - The key to unlock the true potential of your organisation (JustinBarry)posted Mon September 20th 2010 @ 2:37 PM
A Fortune article called "Why CEOs Fail" observed that CEOs fail because they are unable to effectively execute their strategy (however good or bad the strategy is). Such failure is common - another study found that only one in three UK businesses believe they are successfully achieving their strategic goals. Read More »
#79 Effective Listening Skills (LSFGuest)posted Thu September 16th 2010 @ 1:59 PM
Of all the communications skills, listening is arguably the most important one and can make the biggest difference in any situation. Think about it, a brilliant and effective speaker achieves nothing if he fails to listen properly. Read More »
#78 Leadership Corner - Taking Risks! (LSFGuest)posted Sat September 11th 2010 @ 8:41 PM
Risk taking is at the heart of every true leader, it is just the question of what risks to take and which ones to leave well alone!! Read More »
#77 It's a long way from Penny Apples (JustinBarry)posted Mon September 6th 2010 @ 11:16 PM
The chapter is all about the story of the young lad Liam learning to buy, learning to sell, learning about people and friendship. Read More »
#76 How to deliver the punch line! (JustinBarry)posted Sat September 4th 2010 @ 12:01 AM
It sounds alot easier then it actually is! The punch line gets its name from the delivery technique used. You must punch the line out a little harder and with a slightly different voice than the rest of the joke. So it is all about preparation and technique. Interested?, then please read on..... Read More »
#75 Top Speeches - Martin Luther King "I have a dream" (ShaneBarnes)posted Wed September 1st 2010 @ 12:18 PM
Widely hailed as a masterpiece of public speaking! "I Have a Dream" is the famous name given to the ten minute public speech by Martin Luther King, Jr., in which he called for racial equality and an end to discrimination. King's delivery of the speech on August 28, 1963, from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, was a defining moment of the American Civil Rights Movement. Read More »
#74 Leadership Series - Complex Problem Solving (LSFGuest)posted Mon August 30th 2010 @ 4:12 PM
How you think about a problem is more important than the problem itself so always think positively. For every failure, there's an alternative course of action. You just have to find it. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour. Read More »
#73 Approaching Old Age! (DesBergin)posted Wed August 25th 2010 @ 12:00 AM
Many thanks for Des Bergin on this very funny and thought provoking story about growing old. It reminds me of a famous quote: "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter -- Mark Twain. Enjoy the feature article members...... Read More »
#72 What advice would you give to a young leader? (ShaneBarnes)posted Thu August 19th 2010 @ 8:57 PM
If you cast your minds back, you may just remember the days when you started down the management and leadership path. When I look back, I was greatful for the advice people gave, especially my mentors who made a great deal of difference to my career. So here are some suggestions, but more importantly, what advice can you offer? Read More »
#71 Closing a Speech! (JustinBarry)posted Mon August 16th 2010 @ 11:04 PM
In speaking it’s important how you start and finish your speech. The last thing you want is to go out with a whimper! So what can you do…… Read More »
#70 Inject humour into your speeches (JustinBarry)posted Sat August 7th 2010 @ 1:01 AM
"A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It's jolted by every pebble on the road....Henry Beecher” This is especially true when you are a guest of honor or a key note speaker. So humour is a very important skill. Read More »
#69 Nelson Mandela's Speaking tour changed his country forever (JustinBarry)posted Thu July 22nd 2010 @ 1:10 PM
How a former political prisoner’s speaking tour changed his country forever. by William H. Stevenson, III Read More »
#68 Fortune favours the Brave! (JustinBarry)posted Sun July 18th 2010 @ 9:23 AM
The wonderful nature of boldness is that, properly directed, it builds the habit of courage in the person who practices it.... Read More »
#67 Six Golden Apples (JustinBarry)posted Wed July 14th 2010 @ 1:20 AM
Bill Cullen's book on the 6 Golden Apples is an excellent source for inspriation leadership reference. If you don't want to take my word for it, then how about Sir Richard Branson, chairman of the Virgin Group Read More »
#66 Leader Profile - Michael Phelps (AshGohil)posted Fri July 9th 2010 @ 11:48 PM
Michael phelps iis an American swimmer who has won 14 career Olympic gold medals, the most by any Olympian, and is often cited as the greatest swimmer and one of the greatest Olympians of all time. Phelps has broken thirty-seven world records in swimming. Read More »
#65 Leaders of our time - Muhammad Ali (NevilleJohnny)posted Wed June 30th 2010 @ 11:19 PM
Floating, stinging, punching, prophesying, he transformed his sport and became the world's most adored athlete (George Plimpton)..... Read More »
#64 Managers - dealing with Staff Performance Issues (LSFGuest)posted Fri June 25th 2010 @ 1:34 PM
Dealing with poor performance in a team or individual is a challenge for managers. So here are some tips to get you started. Read More »
#63 How to Filter Feedback So You Don't Flop & Fizzle (JustinBarry)posted Fri June 18th 2010 @ 10:55 AM
How to Filter Feedback So You Don't Flop & Fizzle by Darren LaCroix gives a very useful insight as to the practical steps in learning from feedback people give you. Read More »
#62 Excellence Combined With Integrity (JustinBarry)posted Fri June 11th 2010 @ 1:33 PM
Excellence Combined With Integrity is an article by Brian Tracy who explains how to set standards for excellence and back them with total integrity. Read More »
#61 Debunking the 7% Rule, Public Speaking's Most Pernicious Myth by Philip Yaffe (LSFGuest)posted Mon May 10th 2010 @ 1:54 PM
Have you ever heard the adage that communication is only 7% verbal and 93% non-verbal, i.e. body language and vocal variety? You probably have, and if you have any sense at all, you have ignored it. There are certain "truths" that are prima face false. And this is one of them. Asserting that what you say is the least important part of a speech insults not only the intelligence of your audience, but your own intelligence as well. Read More »
#60 The Equation for Peruasion (LSFGuest)posted Thu May 6th 2010 @ 11:34 PM
The Greek philosopher Aristotle believed that one of the keys to human excellence is habituation – if you force yourself to do something the right way long enough, it becomes second nature. Today, this is not a novel concept. Read More »
#59 What's your Hook? (LSFGuest)posted Wed May 5th 2010 @ 11:47 PM
I’ll never forget the time my oceanography professor said, “If you’re ever swimming in shark-infested waters, always swim with a partner. That way, if the shark attacks, you’ll at least have a 50/50 chance of surviving.” That was more than 30 years ago and I still remember it. That teacher knew how to hook his students. Read More »
#58 Top 10 Speaking Tips (LSFGuest)posted Wed May 5th 2010 @ 11:40 PM
Wouldn’t it be great if you could read the minds of the people seated in your audience? What do they want to see most in their speakers and presenters? This is the question I have asked audiences for over 25 years. Here are the results of my research: Read More »
#57 The art of Observational Humor (LSFGuest)posted Mon May 3rd 2010 @ 11:05 PM
This is an interesting article from John Kinde on the subject of humoroust speaking. John explores some of the key principles of humor and gives some good examples. So thank you John for the permission to publish this article. Read More »
#56 Management Series - Motivate your teams! (JustinBarry)posted Wed April 28th 2010 @ 1:44 AM
How do you get the best out of your team members? How do you create the right environment for them to grow and excel! What opinions do you have on this subject. If you are interested in some opinions, then you better read on..... Read More »
#55 Powerful presentations using stories! (JustinBarry)posted Tue March 23rd 2010 @ 12:26 PM
We want to inspire our audience. We want them to take action. We want them to respond with a strong emotion to our message and main purpose of our presentation. So how do we do that…..read on! Read More »
#54 Qualities of Top Teams (AdrianKeys)posted Fri March 19th 2010 @ 4:15 PM
Are you working in a top team? Would others be in agreement with your views on what makes a top team? So for the record, here is my assessment of it and hope that you share your views also: Read More »
#53 Leadership - Developing a vision (LSFGuest)posted Wed March 17th 2010 @ 9:08 PM
They say that a leader without a vision is no leader at all. I would like to start with two quotes to set the context of this discussion: “Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such….Henry Miller” and “Anyone who limits her vision to memories of yesterday is already dead”…. Lily Langtry Read More »
#52 Leadership - Building the foundation blocks! (LSFGuest)posted Wed March 17th 2010 @ 1:12 AM
What gets you noticed? Lets start by asking, what gets you noticed as a leader? Well, you want to be known as a person and his/her team that achieves results. These results inspire your peers and others to perform at equally exceptional levels. Read More »
#51 - Management : Get ahead by being charming! (LSFGuest)posted Sat February 27th 2010 @ 1:11 AM
Music has charms to soothe the savage breast...To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. William Congreve. I am sure this does, but in the hands of a skillful manager, can also produce some very positive results! Read More »
#50 - What are the qualities of our best leaders? (NevilleJohnny)posted Wed February 24th 2010 @ 10:54 PM
Can we say what we expect from our best leaders? Do we really appreciate and understand what sets them apart from others. I have put together a list from feedback I have gathered over time and would appreciate member's feedback as to what are their top 3 qualities are: Read More »
#49 Management - Getting your team off to a flying start! (NevilleJohnny)posted Thu February 4th 2010 @ 9:59 PM
Managing a team is challenging at best of times, so what things do we need to consider when we want to get the team really flying at the start of 2010....... Read More »
#48 Management - How hard do they need to push staff? (JustinBarry)posted Mon November 30th 2009 @ 10:54 PM
As a high performance manager, how hard can we push our staff. Is there a line that we should never cross. Sharon Ellis from Boston gives her opinion…. Read More »
#46 Managing conflict to get sustainable long-term results (JustinBarry)posted Tue November 17th 2009 @ 7:01 AM
William Channing's quote is still very refreshing on this subject in which he says that 'Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.' As leaders, we need to manage this arena carefully if we want to get the long-term results from this. So here are some thoughts on this subject. Read More »
#45 Tips for memorizing your speeches (JustinBarry)posted Mon November 16th 2009 @ 1:25 PM
As we start out on our public speaking journey, we believe that memorizing the speech is critcially important for the speaker. But please beware that this a dangerous assumption and you should not rely on this as a long-term solution. So lets take a look at an approach that works for experience and professional speakers! Read More »
#44 Critical Leadership Skills for this recession (JustinBarry)posted Wed November 11th 2009 @ 11:36 PM
Times are undoubtly very tough out there, people are losing their jobs and livelihoods. So as a leader what skills are critical out there in the front line? Read More »
#43 Secrets of world class speakers (JustinBarry)posted Tue November 10th 2009 @ 10:44 AM
Do you want to walk the path of a world class speaker....so go on, step onto the path to get some tips. Read More »
#42 Work hard or work smart? (JustinBarry)posted Wed November 4th 2009 @ 12:16 AM
Do we have to do both to get ahead in work, or is there a short cut through the business maze. Read on!! Read More »
#41 Analyze your speech using video to get great results (JustinBarry)posted Tue November 3rd 2009 @ 11:39 PM
Susan Hollowford from Texas, USA has a couple of suggestions to improve your overall speaking skills using video. They say that the human brain is wired to learn much more quickly through watching an activity being done rather than just being told how to do it correctly. So roll on the film!!! Read More »
#40 - Leaders to show respect for others (JustinBarry)posted Tue October 27th 2009 @ 11:48 AM
Leaders to show respect for others: It is sure tough out there in the front lines where the leader needs to toll the very thin line of motivating and dispiclining the team. So what do leaders need to consider here to ensure their REPUTATION for competence and fairness is not 'thrown out of the window!'.....Read More »
#38 - Leaders meeting today's biggest challenges! (JustinBarry)posted Tue October 20th 2009 @ 1:01 PM
So who has signed up to take the first steps of becoming a leader? If you are ready, then let me remind you as to what you have signed up for! Read More »
#37 - The language of leadership (JustinBarry)posted Thu October 15th 2009 @ 10:30 PM
The language of leadership - The choice of language is very important when you need to bring people on-board and get their buy-in. This article explores one idea that is a powerful yet easy concept to use. Read More »
#36 - What are your listeners thinking? (JustinBarry)posted Fri October 9th 2009 @ 3:51 PM
David Jones from London has some answers to this question....From the moment you start your presentation, your listener could be thinking about the following questions: Is this presentation and message for me? Do I believe the person's message? Is the speaker on my side? Read More »
#35 - What Makes a Good Website? (JustinBarry)posted Fri October 2nd 2009 @ 2:18 PM
A good website design and layout for your club should bring in the punters! The internet is very big world out there; According to Internet World Stats, there are currently 1,668,870,408 people using the internet! Also, lets remember that everyone is surfing the web. Don't take my word for it, this is what Bill Clinton was quoted as saying when he took US President office : 'When I took office, only high energy physicists had ever heard of what is called the Worldwide Web.... Now even my cat has its own page!' Read More »
#33 - Humour is no light hearted affair! (JustinBarry)posted Sun September 27th 2009 @ 2:08 AM
Mark Twain's quote of 'The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.' is a constant reminder to me about the power good humour has, but this can so easily go wrong. Lets take a look at some simple principles to keep in mind: Read More »
#29 - The characteristics of an effective leader (JustinBarry)posted Sat June 20th 2009 @ 6:14 PM
Hugh Jones presents a interesting article on the characteristics of leadership which makes reference to an important leadership figure from the Iraq war. Read More »
#28 - Do the children of today develop their leadership skills? (JustinBarry)posted Wed June 17th 2009 @ 7:24 PM
Michael Webb observes children's leadership skills in the context of their current enviornment and also touches on the responsibilities of parents Read More »
#27 - Leadership Skills - Can it be taught? (NevilleJohnny)posted Tue June 16th 2009 @ 12:00 PM
Neville Johnny presents an interesting view on this. So what would you say if you were asked this question at a job interview!!?? Read More »
#26 - Coaching for best performance (JustinBarry)posted Tue June 16th 2009 @ 11:57 AM
Coaching is more than a buzz word! It is a critical success factor in the business world, so lets take a look at some key aspects of coaching.... Read More »
#25 - What to do when your audience does not care! (JustinBarry)posted Thu June 11th 2009 @ 12:45 AM
This is a very special challenge to any speaker who sees that their audience is not interested or disengaged from you. So what can you do? Here are some tips.... Read More »
#24 Management Series - Take charge of your meetings (JustinBarry)posted Thu June 4th 2009 @ 6:45 AM
We all attend meetings and have mix experiences. Do we understand what it really takes to lead an effective meeting. Well if you are not sure or curious, here are some guidelines. Read More »
#20 - Management Series - How to Manage YOU (null)posted Thu May 28th 2009 @ 9:39 AM
Every manager and leader needs to know how best to manage themselves before they can manage and lead others. This article explores how to review your own strengths and weaknesses and takes a looks at your values. Read More »
#17 - Leadership Series: 10 qualities for influencing others (JustinBarry)posted Mon May 18th 2009 @ 9:42 PM
Neville Johnny highlights ten important qualities in influencing others. These skills can be learned and can really make a difference in work, home and in a social setting. Read More »
#16 A Supportive and Knowledgeable Manager (null)posted Sat May 9th 2009 @ 3:03 AM
We are going to take a look at the supportive role that a manager has for his/her team. This is especially crucial when the team is going through its initial development.There are five key areas to explore. Read More »
#14 - Leadership Series - Providing Direction (null)posted Fri May 1st 2009 @ 10:30 AM
Neville Johnny provides an interesting overview on key principles of constructing and communicating a vision and/or direction. Read More »
#13 - Helping others to GROW (null)posted Wed April 29th 2009 @ 10:43 PM
Alex Piriz gives us an insight into his personal experience using a very successful coaching model called GROW: Read More »
#11 Motivation Speaking (null)posted Sat March 28th 2009 @ 7:31 PM
Justin Barry provides some key advice on how to motivate your audience. Remember, motivating people is extremely hard work that takes thought, attention to detail, know how and perhaps above all, flexibility to people’s differences. Read More »
#9 - Effective Communication - First Impressions (null)posted Sat March 14th 2009 @ 5:38 PM
Odhran O'Brien, a past member of Clondalkin Toastmasters gives us his views and experience in creating the right first impressions when meeting people. Read More »
#7 - Communication Challenges for College Lectures (null)posted Wed November 12th 2008 @ 12:15 PM
Welcome to our Podcast on the subject of communication challenges for College Lectures. Our guest today is Fabrice Rousseau, who is an experience college lecture. Read More »
#6 - Communication challenges on the internet. (null)posted Thu November 6th 2008 @ 11:29 AM
LeRoy Graham give us his insights as to what are the key challenges we face when we aim to communicate our product, services on the Internet. Read More »
#5 - Effective Powerpoint Presentations (null)posted Wed November 5th 2008 @ 11:15 PM
Hello Everyone, welcome to a podcast on some ideas for presenting effective powerpoint presentations! Read More »
#4 - Impromptu Speaking (null)posted Fri September 26th 2008 @ 4:01 PM
Clondalkin Club have a Club table topics contest on 9/30, so Jason Kehoe & Justin Barry&l
