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6 Steps to Giving a Great Presentation

While communication comes more naturally to some people than others, nobody is born with a power suit and laser pointer in their hand. Every great public speaker — from Socrates to Steve Jobs — has had to learn the art of presenting. 

Whether you’re presenting an idea to a team of five or a room of 500, there are some proven steps to capturing people’s attention and driving your message home.

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Working and Thriving on a Multigenerational Team

With people living longer and many working well past the traditional retirement age, there are currently five different generations working side-by-side in many companies today. 

When a team with a wide range of ages is put together, there will certainly be differences in styles, perspectives, and expectations. However, while they can sometimes create conflict, it is these differences that can make a team stronger, more creative, and more innovative. 

Learning to accept and embrace the differences of others can help you develop professionally and learn important lessons from more experienced colleagues. 

5 Networking Tips for Young Professionals

Going from college life to a full-time career can feel like a drastic change for many young professionals. In college, you may have gotten used to meeting lots of different people in your classes, participating in various clubs and organizations, and having regular campus events to attend.

But when you’re just starting out in your career, you may not know very many people in your field (if any), and if you’ve relocated to a new area, you may not know many people at all. 

Networking is a great way to meet new people and build your personal brand. The more you expand your network and build connections, the more doors will open for you in your career.

Read on for 5 tips for putting yourself out there as a networking young business professional. 

What to Include in Your Professional Email Signature

You may not spend much time thinking about how to end your email correspondence, other than maybe adding a closing (“Thanks!”) with your name. But given how much we rely on email to communicate both personally and professionally, a naked email signature can be a missed opportunity.

Read on to learn why the bottom of your emails can be valuable space to promote and elevate your personal brand, and what information you might want to include in your signature.