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Taking NO for an Answer

by Laurie Wilhelm
Why is it that sometimes we just can’t take ‘no’ for an answer?
Now, I’m not talking about letting go of an opportunity a lifetime without a fight or not standing up for what …

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The Seven Essentials of Great Business Communication
The Seven Essentials of Great Business Communication

 
 
 
  
by Lee Hopkins
There are seven essential elements to successful business communication:

Structure
Clarity
Consistency
Medium
Relevancy
Primacy/Recency
Psychological Rule of 7±2

If you are going to communicate effectively in business it is essential that you have a solid grasp of these seven elements. …

Look ‘Em in the Eyes: The Real Power of Eye Contact
Look ‘Em in the Eyes: The Real Power of Eye Contact

by Debbie Bailey
“At that moment when our eyes are locked in silent communication, we are, in essence, touching.” -Debbie Bailey
Besides touch (not really an option in a presentation setting), eye contact is the most powerful …

The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part II
The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part II

by Alan Matthews
For public speaking tips 1-5, click here.
6. Tell them you’re nervous to get them on your side.
Like some of the others, this is a plea for support to the audience. You know most …

The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part I
The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part I

by Alan Matthews
1. Learn the speech by heart or read it from a script.
This is meant to be a way of making sure you don’t forget what you’re going to say. Instead, it’s usually a …

Public Speaking – 3 Tips on How to Become a Public Speaking Master
Public Speaking – 3 Tips on How to Become a Public Speaking Master

by Julius Kuhn
Many people still fear speaking in public. Even adults that have spoken several times in public still become anxious once they have to face speaking in front of an unfamiliar audience again.
But what …