TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
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12 A Talk on the Wild Side
Exotic animal tamer Dan Stockdale
knows how to keep a captive audience.
16 So You Think You’re Funny?
Comedian Stevie Ray dissects the
anatomy of humor.
20 NSA Next
NSA is fertile ground for a social
networking community geared to
members 45 years and younger.
24 Provoke. Persuade. Propose.
Putting three words into practice can impact
your effectiveness as a trainer.
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COLUMNS
DEPARTMENTS
7 Sound Check
Putting a fine point on
the speaking industry
10 It’s Your Business
Minding the details that
matter most
31 Relevant Reading 5
Thoughtful observations
on titles worth a look
News from Headquarters
32 Index of Advertisers
9 Welcome to My World
A snapshot into the
lives of the people
who hire us
11 What Would You Do?
Casting a reality check on
real-world conundrums
29 Beyond Borders
Exploring culture, countries and comfort zones
38 Encore
Quips, tips and
parting shots
34 Calendar of Events
