Trust, friendship, kindness: these three things can be fostered with the simple art of eye contact. It's one of the first things we're taught to do when introducing ourselves to another person, making a good first impression, and let someone know we're listening to them. Despite these realities, however, eye contact can be one of the easiest things to forget when presenting. Whether our nerves or desire to present quickly get in the way of healthy eye contact with our audienc

Presentations are born out of the desire to inform, influence, and engage; whether you are presenting to potential investors or a classroom of 3rd graders, you are sharing your time and knowledge in hopes to persuading others. The success of your message depends on your credibility; that is, whether your audience trusts you and the information you are sharing. As trust is a critical component of successful communication, here are 3 of Dog and Pony Show's favorite credit-build