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How to Effectively Hire without an Executive Recruiter
How to Effectively Hire without an Executive Recruiter
By Morgan DeBaun
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How can you improve your vocal projection as a public speaking leader?
First, center yourself with steady, grounding breaths before speaking. They provide the necessary foundation. Practice projecting from the diaphragm when rehearsing; soon it becomes second nature. Hydrate often so your instrument stays finely tuned. Scan the entire room as you speak, enunciating clearly, allowing your gaze to connect with more people. Have a trusted friend monitor volume from the back - a subtle signal helps adjustment. But above all, lead with conviction in your message; passion carries in ways sheer volume cannot. Speak your truth unapologetically and let your voice take flight.
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How can you maintain control of the room during a Q&A session?
Rule #1 for rockin' a Q&A: You're in charge! Direct the flow, keep it focused, and don't hesitate to reign things in with grace if someone goes rogue. Guide each question back to your key points and solutions. And remember - a pinch of humor, a dash of kindness, and a dollop of confidence will have you commanding the room.
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How can you encourage listeners to be more engaged during your speeches?
Engagement soars when we make it about them. Skip the lecturing, ditch the podium, get personal, ask bold questions, tell captivating stories, and make it impossible not to lean in to your every word with thought provoking questions. Bring that passion out!
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We are building our network of dynamic leaders in New York City! If you're an executive driving innovation in the NYC tech and business ecosystem, we…
We are building our network of dynamic leaders in New York City! If you're an executive driving innovation in the NYC tech and business ecosystem, we…
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Your network is your net worth and we’re gearing up for a busy Fall by increasing both! Thank you Morgan DeBaun and AFROTECH for the welcome gift…
Your network is your net worth and we’re gearing up for a busy Fall by increasing both! Thank you Morgan DeBaun and AFROTECH for the welcome gift…
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For my founders – this one’s for you! I’ve been getting a ton of questions about venture funding lately, so I put together a video that breaks down…
For my founders – this one’s for you! I’ve been getting a ton of questions about venture funding lately, so I put together a video that breaks down…
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It's official 🎉 — registration for our AFROTECH™ AI Hackathon is now open! We’re challenging you to build a software application that integrates…
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Thanks to AFROTECH, Blavity Inc. and Morgan DeBaun for accepting us into this years Founders Circle to meet some great founders in November! I look…
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