Become A Better Brainstormer

Become A Better Brainstormer

Keep your pencil moving. “In a creative process, it’s virtually impossible to generate only good ideas, so you need to increase the quantity and diversity of your ideas,” says Dr Sebastian Fixson, an associate professor of technology and operations management at...
Give A Kick Ass Speech

Give A Kick Ass Speech

First, have an argument. State a proposition and defend it, “even if that proposition is, ‘Jorge is the most lovable screw-up I ever met,’ ” says Jay Heinrichs, author of Word Hero (R164, Kalahari). Next, tame your imagination. “People always say, ‘Picture the...
Teach Your Dog To Surf

Teach Your Dog To Surf

Hit the waves with your surfboard and, er…dog? Yep, that’s right: Allow Dave Maxwell, vice president of SUPSA, and his dog Tshabala, to demonstrate.
Sound More Authoritative

Sound More Authoritative

The trick is to put your back into it, man! Good posture 
is the secret to a commanding delivery, according to Aaron Kall, director of the University of Michigan’s championship debate team. When your spine, shoulders and neck are all aligned, your diaphragm drops,...
Enjoy Your Weekend

Enjoy Your Weekend

Before you leave the office, prepare a list of all the things you need to get to first thing on Monday. “This reassures your subconscious that you’re on top of them, shutting down the background static that threatens your weekend.” Have a point that marks the start of...