Nov 06, 2009

Are you talking too much and saying very little?

Maybe you need to “Divorce the details that excite you but alienate your listeners.”

Great post from Blog Decker about being in the weeds.

Nov 6, 2009 10:32:19 AM | Communications

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steve fogg

Simplify your material. Divorce the details.

Just brilliant!

Posted by: steve fogg | Nov 08, 2009 at 06:31 AM

@chriswhill

...depends on your platform and the depth or width of your target range.

Posted by: @chriswhill | Nov 06, 2009 at 11:46 AM

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