Donald Mitchell
Donald W. Mitchell is a professor at Rushmore University. For more information about ways to engage in fruitful lifelong learning at Rushmore to increase your influence, visit
http://www.rushmore.edu .
Articles by this Author
Choose the Right Initial Audience and Craft an Appealing Message for It
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 10/29/2008
- Unrated
Marketers make the mistake of looking for the broadest possible audience and message. This article argues that picking the most influential and easy-to-influence audience and message is a better approach.
Don't Make the Mistakes I Did in Web Site Planning and Development
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 10/29/2008
- Unrated
This article explains how to avoid mistakes in attracting visitors to your Web site.
Symbols of Improvement Help Focus Attention
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 10/21/2008
- Unrated
To help others understand an important new concept, seek to symbolize what is sought. In that way, the meaning of your search will be clearer.
Stick Your Neck Out to Do an "Impossible Task," and You'll Do What It Takes to Succeed
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 10/15/2008
- Personal Development
- Unrated
Many efforts fail because there isn't enough commitment. Make a large public commitment, and you will feel very motivated to take actions that are needed.
Speakers: Think Through What Might Happen to Prepare Your Audience
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 10/14/2008
- Unrated
It's easy to get carried away with an exciting message. But that message can have more impact if you plan for what effects you want to achieve.
Speakers: Ask People to Step Out in Faith to Achieve Something New
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 10/13/2008
- Personal Development
- Unrated
If you don't know exactly what you need to do, tell everyone and ask for their help.
Watch Your Listeners to See If the Message Is Sinking In
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 10/13/2008
- Unrated
No matter how well prepared your speech or presentation is, unless the listeners understand and are interested you are in trouble. Be ready to respond by switching gears until you get the right response.
How Do You Explain Something No One Has Ever Thought About Before?
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 10/13/2008
- Unrated
A new idea can be better explained through putting the information into a familiar, interesting context. One of the best ways to do this is with a demonstration.
How Do You Focus on Excellence?
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 10/9/2008
- Business
- Unrated
This article explores a method for helping an audience appreciate the potential of developing more excellence.
Expect the Unexpected When You Learn to Meditate
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 10/9/2008
- Personal Development
- Unrated
In this article, I describe how learning to meditate led me into unexpected learning.


