Curly Uppington's blog

The following is an edited version of a fascinating article that appeared in the Yorkshire Post last Saturday written by Jeremy Kourdi:
"What make a good speech and why are there so few great orators today?
Barack Obama is so popular because he appeals to our emotions and aspirations and one reason British MP's are so unpopular is because they don't.
People believe that communication is easy when the opposite is true for two reasons
First the way the words are used and second they are amplified through modern technology,spreadng further and faster»more

One of my friends from my Rotary Club sent me this
It takes just a few seconds...
Whilst sitting down lift your right foot off the floor and move it in clockwise circles
Now,whilst doing that,draw the number 6 in the air with your right hand
Your foot will change direction
It would appear that you have no control over it....or have you?
Make of that what you will
I would love to know what you think about it

My day started early with a breakfast meeting at my Rotary club in Leeds.I always really enjoy our meetings for lots of reasons.However,there is one reason in particular that I would like to share with you»more

This is the first blog I have ever written...and it's quite short isn't it?
Someone told me that a blog is like a diary.If only they had told me that earlier.

Influence: Science and Practice is an engaging book that is both practical and enjoyable, based on evidence of what influence is and why it works. Explaining in clear language the ways in which we are influenced, the book offers excellent insights into why we are persuaded into saying yes. You’ll also learn some worthwhile ways to defend yourself from unreasonable requests!»more