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How Posture Affects Communication at the Workplace
How Posture Affects Communication at the Workplace

by Silas Reed
Whenever we talk about communication, it is verbal communication that we mostly consider. But besides oral communication, non-verbal communication is also of great importance for determining your attitude and conveying your feeling in …

Workplace Communication – Deciphering the True Messages
Workplace Communication – Deciphering the True Messages

by Bobbi Linkemer
This article is based on chapter four of Bobbi Linkemer’s book Words to Live By.
There are two levels of communication: official, spoken messages and unofficial, true messages. Survival in most business settings …

Nonverbal Gestures: The Body Language of a Liar
Nonverbal Gestures: The Body Language of a Liar

by Laurie Wilhelm
Body language in communication can work either for us or against us. If you’re speaking to someone who you suspect to be lying, there are a few gestures they may make that gives …

Dale Mercer’s Step Up and Speak!
Dale Mercer’s Step Up and Speak!

by Laurie Wilhelm
Much of your success in the workplace relies heavily on how well you can communicate with those around you.
You need to be able to express yourself effectively. You need to be able to …

Body Language and Interpretation: How to Find the Most Important Person in the Room
Body Language and Interpretation: How to Find the Most Important Person in the Room

by Sharí Alexander
Understanding body language and interpretation is a skill not just reserved for public speaking. It’s useful to know in any social situation to better understand the relationships between individuals as well as how …

Five Ways to Improve Your Body Language
Five Ways to Improve Your Body Language

by projectmanuk
Body language can add or detract from your communication. Know which to use to your advantage and which to avoid.
Your body language is an integral part of your interpersonal skills. Understanding and controlling how …

Public Speaking Tips: Alain de Botton
Public Speaking Tips: Alain de Botton

by Laurie Wilhelm
Alain de Botton, A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success
Alain de Botton is a very different public speaker than Anthony Robbins. (See last week’s post about Anthony Robbins and public speaking.)
Public speaking presentations don’t …

Public Speaking Tips: Anthony Robbins
Public Speaking Tips: Anthony Robbins

by Laurie Wilhelm
Here’s a clip of Anthony Robbins on stage.
I’ve posted this as an example of an excellent public speaker. It’s one thing to read tips on public speaking and it’s another thing to see …

Public Speaking: Make It Move to Make It Memorable
Public Speaking: Make It Move to Make It Memorable

by Nancy Daniels
Body language in communication is a very important part of the message. Be sure to use it well in public speaking and to your advantage to capture the listeners’ attention.
While I cannot take …

Techniques for Effective Communication at Work
Techniques for Effective Communication at Work

by Laurie Wilhelm
These days, the importance of communication is becoming greater. While we spend a lot of time and effort on the skills we need to do our job, such as accounting and finance skills, …