Q: I often present to groups and have received feedback that my PowerPoint slides are dry (actually, the word “boring” was used). I agree but don’t know what to do to get more creative. —Philipp, 56, ...

When first introduced nearly two decades ago, PowerPoint and similar slide-show programs were considered a godsend for those giving highly technical presentations on complicated subjects. Previously, ...

Boring, ineffective slideshow presentations are common in big companies and small firms. It’s the proverbial Death by PowerPoint. There’s seemingly no escape. Or is there? One of the biggest ...

Since I live in Northern California, I’ve seen the effects of three years of severe drought all around me–empty creeks, dry lakes, and brown hills. Today, it’s a different story. A parade of a dozen ...