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My new favorite blog

Actually, I have two new favorite blogs, but I'm sharing only one of them today. It could be said that I've learned more from a blog named Presentation Zen than any other site. I've probably learned more from the blog than I did while in business school.

It's that good ... and informative ... and cool.

My presentation style is very important to me. So is the effectiveness of my PowerPoint presentations. They happen to be the tools that I use to craft a living.

I would think that real estate agents, particularly listing agents, are equally concerned about making powerful statements to prospective clients. After all, communication is everything.

Garr Reynolds, the host of Presentation Zen has recently published a book by the same name. Hopefully, my copy will arrive soon.

Seth Godin called the guy a guru and published a Squidoo Lens as a tribute to the new book. Click here to visit Seth's Lens.

Check out Garr's blog and let me know your thoughts.

See: My other new favorite blog.

Posted by Ed Rybczynski on 01/17/2008 03:26 PM

Comments (33)

33 Comments on My new favorite blog

JAN

2008

Thanks for the suggestion.

Sounds like a good read. Where did you come across this information? Just curious.

I first heard about this on Seth's blog, then a few other places, and now I see you're a fan. It's reached my threshold for waiting to check this out - thanks for sharing.

I also love Presentation Zen. I wrote about Garr's blog on my Active Rain Blog a few months ago. He has such great ideas, clean presentations and loads of solid advice.

Glad there is another FAN of Presentation Zen on AR.

Live good. Be happy.

-Mimi

Very cool blog. I bet with the campaigning going on, he will have fodder for months. It is so interesting to read about public speakers when you realize that what comes across so natural and likable is really quite calculated.

Thank you for the suggestion. We should always be trying to improve!

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the suggestion! I'm going to check it out right now!

Ooh.... This one's a keeper to take time and watch over and over again. Thanks for sharing with us. It's a good time to sharpen our swords!

Christopher - You're very welcome!

Heather - I hoe you enjoy the site. I probably first discovered Presentation Zen on the blogroll of Tom Peter's Blog. Every business person should read Tom's posts. His experience is unparalleled.

Jason - It's time to visit Presentation Zen. Enjoy!

Mimi - Indeed you did. Thanks for sharing the link to your post.

Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to order the book.

Sara - I believe that public speaking is a direct path to professional development and personal growth. It forces us to think, express our passions, and reveal our inner selves. Great public speaking is a combination of preparedness and spontaneous dialog with the audience.

Audrey - You're very welcome. I find that sites like Presentation Zen give me a reason to dream about what might be.

Debe - I'd love to know your thoughts about the site after visiting it.

Lisa and Robert - I agree, it's a keeper. Keep that sword nice and sharp.

Hi Monika

The book appears to be way too cool. I can't wait for mine to arrive. Let me know what you think.

I have been looking for something helpful yet very interesting to read. Glad you posted this! I hate buying something that a few pages through I lose interest and money!

Just checked out Presentation Zen. I may never watch T.V. again. Thanks Ed

Gotta tell you Ed, if it's good enough for you, and Seth Godin, it gets my attention. Have already looked at it, now will read.

best

Thanks for the suggestion! Will check it out.

Again, thanks for the suggestion! Might need a presentation zen group going soon...

Hey Ed,

Thanks for the heads up, I'll take a look.

If Seth Godin created a lens about this, I know it's definitely on the must-read list. With the challenging markets that many real estate agents face, quality of communication becomes even more of an issue. This site and book looks like it can really help us step up our presentations in 2008.

Thanks for the blog reference. That is the third new one I've been turned on to today. Must be a good day. But I'm running out of reading time.

Thanks, but I can't help but think: What is the other blog????

Thank you so much for the recommendation. I am always open to learning and the passion in your blog tells me I need to check Presentation Zen out.

Sounds like a good book to read. Thank you for sharing this information with us. I've missed you.

Thank you for the suggestion. It's a good time to sharpen our knowledge!

JAN

2008

What a great blog. Well worth spending some time reading/watching.

Linda - I'm like you. I buy a book only to shelf it after reading a couple of pages. I don't PZ is going to be like that considering the quality of the blog.

Bill - I'm glad you like the site. I could give up everything on TV except for Gunsmoke reruns.

Gary and Richard - You guys are the best. I can't look at a tube of toothpaste without thinking of your classic post.

Eric - It was entirely my pleasure. Thanks for stopping by.

James - Maybe a group dealing with presentation performance in general would be a cool idea. I'm not interested in doing it alone. Maybe it's something we could do as a joint venture.

Hey Linda - Your very welcome!

John - I'm thinking that personal communication skills are the key to success in 2008. We have so many forums available to us from sophisticated web-sites to the time honored podium in front of a room full of people. I think a successful communicator has to know how to harvest the rewards of each of the options.

Karl - Enjoy them all and be sure to share them with the community.

Eliese - I'll share the other blog later today. Steamboat Springs: I'm jealous.

Jimmy - Passion is the key to success. I hope you enjoy PZ.

Hi Rosemary - I'm glad you stopped by.

Mohamed - Indisputably, knowledge is power!

Carolyn - I'm glad you liked PZ.

Ed -- Timely suggestion. . .a resource I can use as my business grows. BTW I love the phrase you used "craft a living" -- as an amateur artist, it really struck me. . .

Hi Lori

I wrote, and then wrote again, that particular sentence a number of times before feeling comfortable with it. About eighteen months ago, I decided to throw all "caution to the wind" to pursue a career as a professional speaker. That's the craft to which I referred. I'd love to know more about your art.

It looks interesting Ed, I will have to look into this. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Ed -- I entertain myself by dabbling in silversmithing. I am usually working to design unique jewelry. . .fun stuff! I get to use a torch, pliers and drill press. I'm one of the few women who doesn't mind getting tools as a gift!

I haven't seen the name Garr in forever. I had a friend in highschool with that name. I am going to check them out and see what they are about. Thank You!

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