Greg Dardis

The secret to speaking well: listening well

By Greg Dardis / Consulting Column I made a statement in my last column that several readers commented on: “Listening well is the under-appreciated foundation to speaking well.” Their interest prompted me to dig deeper on that observation in my…

Three steps to an effective elevator speech

By Greg Dardis/Consulting Have you ever left a social function with the nagging suspicion that, despite…

How to make a winning impression in seven seconds

By Greg Dardis/Consulting We form an impression of someone within seven seconds of meeting. During…