Make handouts that people will keep and read

Last week I returned from four stimulating days at the Pennsylvania Psychological Association convention. Apparently paper handouts are still popular, judging from my take-home stash of over 100 pages. I feel guilty about saying this, knowing how much work the authors...

Why give away your time? Do the math.

Do you get asked to give talks for free? How do you view these requests? Are people trying to get your professional time and expertise delivered free to their audience? Is it more uncompensated time out of the office? Or, is it a tremendous opportunity to showcase...