Helena Kaufman actively shares secrets of messaging that sells, persuades, influences and connects people in person, online and in text.
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." It's a sing songy phrase children were taught to use to "hit back" when they were made fun of, when they were being bullied. I used it once when I was young and under verbal assault. I don't remember what the insult was. I … [Read more...]
Iran, Jews and deadly decrees are commemorated in an upbeat way this week, in particular on February 24, 2013 or the Jewish Year of 5773. Even as tensions continue in the Middle East over the nuclear situation, Purim, undeniably the most joyous holiday tradition on the Jewish calendar has rolled … [Read more...]
A picture no longer represents a thousand words. And so it is with our Canadian Maple Leaf, even when it lies softly nestled in the green zone of our new $20 polymer based bill. It represents 35 million people going about their every day lives, making change in the world. The new bill, however, … [Read more...]
Lines were all abuzz as to what Jodie Foster, aged 50 and an actress since she was 3 years old said, yet didn't actually say at the 2013 Golden Globes. Imagine 47 years to assemble the words, that lasted but a few moments and captured the desire for her privacy, developed over all those … [Read more...]
When your momma told you to pay attention to your posture, did you listen? Now's your time to straighten up and increase your success. Our piece on posture today addresses how you stand in that best conversation spacing we discussed last time. Workplace studies have shown that taller people … [Read more...]
How to shake hands to send both a confident and welcoming message was covered in part 2 of our Body Language for Success Series. We all know that a handshake is usually your first act of connection when meeting other people. Well, it’s a first after offering your smile or engaging in eye … [Read more...]
Get control of how you shake hands and you can control the messages you send and further interpret the body language of others, to your advantage. Well executed, the handshake is your secret weapon. your power in making a good, positive and often permanent impression. If you are an avid … [Read more...]
I was not aware that December 3, 2012 was the World Health Organization's (WHO) designated International Day of Persons with Disabilities It was on this day I returned the DVD in which Clare Danes represented the courageous life of Temple Grandin, a brilliant visual thinker. The film's tag line … [Read more...]
Before the claims of voter fraud due to panic at the polls coming out of the American elections process, there was voter suppression.... and outright denial of rights. Compare this historic account to the concern over the growth of 'minority' blocks that today can powerfully sway the vote in … [Read more...]
Your body is talking long before you even utter the words you think are going to impress someone. We all, regardless of the culture we were raised in, “speak” or experience body language fluently. We all ‘read’ or interpret movements and gestures of the face and body and attach meaning to … [Read more...]
