Ask the Author: Tim Calkins
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Tim Calkins
I start with a topic I care about and find interesting. Then I try to write everyday, at least for a few minutes. It is a long process.
Tim Calkins
Three things! First, when writing you can really develop your ideas. Second, finishing a book is a huge accomplishment; it is a bit like running a marathon. Few people run a marathon (or write a book) and say, "Well, that was easy." Third, it is wonderful when I hear that a reader found the book to be helpful. That is the ultimate goal!
Tim Calkins
I've always had a passion for business presentations. When I worked in consulting, I ran training programs on presenting. Later, at Kraft Foods, I enjoyed coaching my team on presenting skills. Now, at Kellogg, I encourage my students to develop and refine their presenting skills.
I decided to write the book when I realized there were not great options currently on the market.
I decided to write the book when I realized there were not great options currently on the market.
Tim Calkins
The key is to get started. Don't worry about writing the next best seller; it is difficult to make any progress when you are holding yourself to that standard. Just focus on writing a book that your readers will enjoy and find helpful.
Tim Calkins
I am working on plans for a new book on creating and delivering a powerful business presentation.
Presenting is incredibly important; it is hard to be successful as a business leader if you can't present well. Many people struggle with presenting; they simply don't know how to do it. I hope my new book will help.
This book will come out on September 25, 2018.
Presenting is incredibly important; it is hard to be successful as a business leader if you can't present well. Many people struggle with presenting; they simply don't know how to do it. I hope my new book will help.
This book will come out on September 25, 2018.
Tim Calkins
Writing is a challenge! For me, the key is to simply get started; once I have some words on the page I build momentum.
Many people recommend writing everyday, at least for a little while. I agree with this advice completely. Little by little, things move forward.
Many people recommend writing everyday, at least for a little while. I agree with this advice completely. Little by little, things move forward.
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