Making Sense of — and Money From — Business Communication

WHY BOTHER?

Some people think of trainings, workshops, and seminars as an expense. Smart managers know they’re an investment.

An investment in sharpening your skills, an opportunity to stay abreast of the latest trends, a chance to consider challenges from a fresh perspective.

This is how the top companies in the world stay that way: Because they recognize that learning is a never-ending process.

WHO IS THIS GUY?

I run the Jonathan Rick Group, a communication consultancy in Washington, D.C. I also teach at the University of Maryland at College Park and write for publications such as Forbes and Fast Company.

I’ve delivered the following talks as trainings and keynotes, in person and online, before a wide variety of organizations and conferences.

What Can You Expect?

As a rule, my presentations are highly interactive and thoroughly fun (also funny, if you’re a Seinfeld fan). After all, people learn best when they’re being entertained.

Because it’s important to stay abreast of trends, my recommendations are rooted in the latest research. Similarly, my examples come from current or famous events.

The bottom line: Give me anywhere from 45 minutes to three days to once a quarter, and I’ll empower your team with memorable takeaways they can apply immediately.

What Does He Talk About?

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Who’s He Spoken To?

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                  JULIE REISER, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
                
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                  KATHERINE FORBES, THE INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES