Jerry Weissman

Happy New Year! Time to make lists, as in “Best Bets” Oxford University’s “Word of the Year” for 2025 was “rage bait.” What’s your favorite? #BeSuasiveBeHeard

Up your pitch game in 2026 by resolving to break the mold on ineffective presentation development processes. #BeSuasiveBeHeard #NewYearNewPitch #ExecutivePresenting #InvestorReady #PresentationExcellence

Frank Sinatra who would’ve been 110 today, had some trade secrets that are as relevant today as they were during his heyday. image: William P. Gottlieb/Ira and Leonore S. Gershwin Fund Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress.

In presentations, as in life, time is of the essence. Start on time. Be brief. End early. Your audience will thank you. #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #Communication #BeSuasiveBeHeard

You don’t need beta blockers to beat stage fright. Shift focus from you to your audience. Three steps. No prescription necessary. #BeSuasiveBeHeard #PublicSpeaking #PresentationSkills #Leadership

Data doesn’t persuade. People do. Add meaning, context, and story to your numbers. #Communication #Leadership #PublicSpeaking #BeSuasiveBeHeard

You start communicating long before you speak. Smile. Stand tall. Make eye contact. Your first two seconds can seal your success. #BeSuasiveBeHeard

Silence isn’t awkward. It’s powerful. Jobs paused 20 seconds. Negotiators use it to win. So should you. Full post: #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #BeSuasiveBeHeard

In business: Brevity > TMI. Short sentences. Clear points. Engaged audience. Full post: #Communication #PresentationTips

Crisis rule: Humor and spin fail. Accountability + action succeed. Full story: #CrisisComms #Leadership #BeSuasiveBeHeard

One specific detail can stop your audience in their tracks. That’s a “Howdahell” moment. Use it. More here: #Communication #PitchPerfect #BeSuasiveBeHeard

First 2 seconds = lasting impression. Don't look shifty. Welcome the room + scan with purpose. More here: #PresentationTips #BeSuasiveBeHeard

Tired of hearing “I literally died” or “We believe we’re the best”? So are we. This blog shows how evolving your language—just one word at a time—can instantly make you sound more confident and persuasive #Communication #BusinessLanguage #BeSuasiveBeHeard

Slide titles that give away the point? That’s like a comedian leading with the punchline. This blog argues for a better approach—where the presenter, not the slide, delivers the message. 👉 #SlideDesign #PresentationTips #Persuasion #BeSuasiveBeHeard

The newest AI from China, DeepSeek, shook up markets with how it organizes ideas. But your brain does that naturally. Here’s a 4-step method to unlock it: 👉 #CreativityDay #AI #DeepSeek #ThinkingFastAndSlow

“Some people are born to do this. I am not.” —@jasongay on giving a commencement speech. But then he practiced. A lot. And nailed it. Change is possible. Here's proof👇 🧵 #PublicSpeaking #Communication #Motivation #PracticeMatters #ElizaDoolittleDay

“Please excuse any errors…” isn't a free pass. Elevate your email game—review, revise, and resist the rush. #NationalEmailDay #EmailTips #WritingMatters #ClarityCounts #DigitalCommunication #ProfessionalWriting

Poll results: 100% shared their story. 0% showed empathy. Want better convos? Listen like a bot. Paraphrase. Affirm. Connect. #InternationalDayOfMasteringConversationsThatMatter

🎯 Personalization matters, but too much can backfire! Learn how to customize your message without overdoing it & explore 4 smart techniques to tailor your communication to any audience. Read the full blog here: #CommunicationTips

Messaging or Massaging? 💬💆 Marshall McLuhan embraced a typo: The Medium is the Massage. The Swedes get it too—effective communication isn’t just sending a message but ensuring it’s received. Listen, adapt, and engage. Make it a Swedish Massage.