Maranda Gibson

LATEST ARTICLES ( 89 )

• Conference Call Checklist

  So you want to have a conference call? You can always start a conference call in minutes, however we suggest a bit more preparation for a conference between... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2013 BUSINESS

• The Real Value of Flu Shots - Updated 2013

  

  It's that time of year again. We recently had our flu vaccinations at the office. Have you had yours? Are you concerned about getting the vaccine? Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2013 BUSINESS

• 12 Ways to Get Motivated Right Now

  

  This thing that we refer to as a “bad” day is really a personal choice to let the blues rule the day. It’s human nature to feel a little down... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2013 BUSINESS

• What We Have Read

  A lot of us here spend hours reading each week. Whether it’s blogs, news articles, eBooks, or physical books, we like to indulge ourselves in the written... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2013 BUSINESS

• Did Myst Change Gaming?

  

  Emily Yoshinda from Grantland wrote an amazing piece on looking back at Myst and reading the work sparked an interesting debate between Maranda Gibson and... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 BUSINESS

• Voice Inflection Tips

  

  Inflection is a fancy way to describe your tone of voice when speaking. It’s not just the volume level that you may speak at but also the tone, pace,... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 BUSINESS

• Types of Presentations

  

  Once you've been asked to present at a conference or event the first question you need to ask yourself is: What kind of presentation can I do? Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 BUSINESS

• The Hook: 5 Ways to Quickly Get Your Audience’s Attention

  

  Arguably the most important part of any presentation is the beginning. It sets the foundation for the rest of your talk. If you come across as a strong,... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 BUSINESS

• Learning Success Through Failure

  

  It’s October which brings about the winds of change. The air is turning cooler, the leaves will begin to change color, and budding authors around the glob... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2013 BUSINESS

• Active Listening Skills for Customer Service - Updated

  

  Update: After putting my head together with some of the other operators, we determined a couple of other things that can improve your active listening skills. Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 BUSINESS

• Your Body Language and Confidence

  A few years ago, I was hanging out with some of my younger cousins and surprised the “country girls” by wearing a snazzy pair of zebra print purple... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013 BUSINESS

• Will Reading Fiction Make You More Empathetic?

  

  David Kidd and Emanuele Castano released a study regarding fiction and how we experience empathy in others. David and Emanuele show a link between better... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 BUSINESS

• To Better Assist You, Please Hold

  

  I am amazed how often our customers are surprised to reach a real person on the first ring when calling AccuConference. In this automatic world we live in, the... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2013 BUSINESS

• Writing a Meeting Agenda

  

  An agenda is an important part of any large meeting running smoothly. When dealing with multiple speakers or parties on a conference call, assigning specific... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 BUSINESS

• Five Ways Working Out Can Make You Feel Better

  

  A couple months ago I won free personal training sessions. Well, my husband was actually the winner, but he graciously gave the personal training package to me... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2013 BUSINESS

• How to Lead a Successful Conference Call

  Leading a successful conference call isn’t just about getting a reliable conferencing service and calling into the conference. Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2013 BUSINESS

• Facts About Aggressive Driving

  

  Last week, while sitting at a red light beside a gas station, I noticed an ambulance turn on lights and sirens, then exit from the opposite side of the gas... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2013 BUSINESS

• How to Make Conference Calls Fun

  

  Okay, maybe "fun" is the wrong idea here. The words conference call are not exactly going to inspire anyone to think of a delightful day at the circus or... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 BUSINESS

• Censorship Or Just Doing Business?

  

  Book review site GoodReads has caused a stir recently in issuing their new enforcement of comments and reviews on their site. If you read their official... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2013 BUSINESS

• Common Courtesy for Common Movie Goers

  

  An article on Lit Reactor by John Jarzemsky got us thinking about movies and reading books. There are several die hard movie goers here at AccuConference,... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 BUSINESS