speaker Archives - Michael Angelo Caruso

Martin Luther King’s recurring “dream” speech

January 15, 2018 by Michael Angelo Caruso

It’s hard to believe that we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s famous I Have a Dream speech. Or are we?

Contrary to popular belief, variations of King’s I Have a Dream speech were delivered many times before and after the “official” date of of August 28, 1963. In fact, King had been using the dream concept in speeches since 1960.

Like many great speeches, the “official” version was an amalgamation of what worked best up until then, combined with the massive media coverage of what was called “The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.”

As I always say, “the best kind of writing is rewriting.”

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Highlights of my interview on WEMU radio

January 12, 2018 by Michael Angelo Caruso

0 Radio personality, Lisa Barry interviewed author, Michael Angelo Caruso on the subject of how communication affects emotions. This interview aired Thursday, Jan. 18 & Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 on WEMU 89.1 during All Things Considered. Listen to the playback recording here. I’m on the interview circuit to promote a new book titled, Work Hacks, 300+ […]

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How I help banks and credit unions

December 19, 2017 by Michael Angelo Caruso

1+ Users who have LIKED this post: A lot is made about the difference between banks and credit unions. But these two institutions have a lot in common. All banks and credit unions need to have quality training, for example. Tweet This They also enjoy having strong keynote speakers at their annual events. As a […]

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Marketing–a lot harder than it looks

January 28, 2017 by Michael Angelo Caruso

0 Effective marketing is not easy. The art of psychological attraction is a sophisticated mix of language, imagery, and delivery. To complicate matters, we all don’t agree about what constitutes good marketing. Some people prefer subtle messaging, some love the audacious approach. Notice that the accompanying photo doesn’t have a caption or a call-to-action of […]

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I just promised this to a sales manager

July 25, 2016 by Michael Angelo Caruso

0 Dear Prospective Client/Sales Manager– I listened carefully when you explained what was happening at your business. I’ve created a “punch list” of things I can do for your team, if you think we’re a good fit. Simply print out this email and put a check mark next to the line items that appeal to you: […]

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How to hire an amazing keynote speaker

May 11, 2016 by Michael Angelo Caruso

0 So you need to hire a keynote speaker? Your conference, trade show or corporate events are big deals. So much time, energy, and money will be spent entertaining and educating your audience. And now, your reputation is staked on the success of the keynote speaker you select, wow. Hiring the right keynote speaker is […]

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A smile makes you more articulate

April 25, 2016 by Michael Angelo Caruso

Have you ever noticed that when a photographer says, “Smile!” that people in the photograph look a little fake?

Smiling, although natural, can be complicated. That’s probably why we don’t do it more often, even when we’re being photographed.

But there are other reasons people don’t smile. The list is extensive and includes, insecurity, lack of self-awareness, discomfort, low self-esteem, fatigue, and unhappiness.

Once in a while, I’ll accidentally catch a glimpse of my resting face when I use the reverse lens on my cell phone to do a selfie. Us self-promoters do a lot of selfies.

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Busy is not always productive

April 4, 2016 by Michael Angelo Caruso

The tiny hummingbird flaps its wings so quickly, it can hover in one mid-air. But being busy doesn’t always translate into productivity.

Frantic lawmakers, for example, have been frantically trying “fix” the economy, even though it’s fairly evident they have no idea what’s wrong. (If they knew something was wrong, they would have fixed it before we got to this sorry situation.)

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The art of interrupting

March 29, 2016 by Michael Angelo Caruso

The idea of course, is that it’s okay to interrupt as long as you apologize first.

You might say, for example, “Excuse me. I’m sorry to interrupt, but if I wanted to quickly say ‘hello.'”

One must also practice good judgment when it comes to deciding to stay in the conversation or move along quickly.

It helps to have a feel for the type of conversation you are interrupting. If it’s a private confab, you should move along quickly or perhaps wait for a better time to insert yourself into the situation.

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Feedback often disguised as criticism

March 6, 2016 by Michael Angelo Caruso

Professional speakers get tons of feedback.

MAC green purple speak 300 dpi crpd We may get formally evaluated more than almost any profession. Conference chairpersons, meeting planners and Human Resource executives love to collect exit evaluations after every program. This data is then analyzed and computed before it is shared with all concerned.

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