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What is Your Level of Listening?
How important is listening, both for interpersonal and organizational communication?
For decades I have said that listening is one of our most powerful communication tools–yet one of the most neglected.
How well do you listen? Watch the one minute 45 second video above, to hear me explain Stephen Covey’s five levels of listening. As you watch, evaluate your listening habits–and candidly evaluate which slot you belong in.
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Listeners and Readers Want You to Use Ordinary Words
In both speaking and writing, sometimes we believe we will make a highly favorable impression by using big words–including some of the ones we learned in freshman English class in college.
Watch the above video (which lasts less than two minutes) to hear me offer the opposite view, and give examples of big words we can discard by using simpler words that still get the point across.
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Learn Conversation Skills to Excel in Business
Have you noticed how little you hear about the importance of good conversational skills if you want to excel in business? In books and on the Internet we get guidelines for speaking, holding meetings, negotiation, and other key communication actions. But few people talk about how conversational skills play a significant role in our business careers.
That’s why I invite you to watch this brief video above. You’ll hear me mention situations where lively conversation will make a highly positive impression for you.
Also, jot down the tips I give for business conversations that work well.
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You’ll benefit especially from the interviews posted there for my video/podcast “Biz Communication Show.” I’ve interviewed more than 60 prominent business communication experts–and will continue to interview another one every week!
Jeff Dantzler: How Business Leaders Can Benefit From Sports
Jeff Dantzler has excelled in sports journalism for decades. He’s earned wide respect for his coverage of the University of Georgia’s sports, especially with his highly visible post as a football game radio host. Additionally, he has worked internationally in three Olympic Games. Definitely, he has mastered the media.
I asked Jeff to respond to comments I sometimes hear from my business clients:
“Going to sporting events would be a waste of my time. Gotta stay at my office and get the job done.”
“Heck, I don’t even take the time to read about sports.”
Check Jeff’s response during this lively interview–appearing at the top of this post– held on the “Biz Communication Show,” which I host weekly.
3 Words That Will Boost Your Persuasive Power
In every profession you need persuasive power. Examples:
–Teachers must persuade students that the difficult information they have to learn will be well worth the effort.
–Coaches persuade players to develop their skills, stamina, and motivation.
–Real estate professionals persuade buyers to “buy this house, because it is perfect for you.”
–New managers persuade the team members that their new leader is competent and fair.
–Fund raisers persuade potential donors their charitable organization will use gifts to help people in need.
Fortunately, there is an almost magical question you will find very useful for persuading–as I have for three decades.
To learn that phrase, watch my brief video, at the top of this post.
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5 Ways to Get Great Testimonials
One of the best ways to promote your business is to get your clients to endorse you with glowing testimonials. What clients say about you generates far more impact than anything you could say about yourself.
So watch this brief video (at the top of this post) to hear my 5 ways to get great testimonials–and more of them!
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I help companies–and leaders–identify their major communication problems. . .and, more importantly, find solutions to them.
I invite you to call me, so we can talk about your corporate and individual communication challenges, and then design a coaching/training/consulting program that will help you meet those challenges successfully.
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Mike Stewart: Technology Skills Entrepreneurs Need
Since 1997, Mike Stewart of Stewart Internet Solutions has strengthened my business as my mentor/coach. Additionally he has helped hundreds of other clients who want to make maximum use of the Internet.
So I was delighted when Mike appeared as a guest on the “Biz Communication Show,” which I host weekly.
Watch this interview–posted above–and take careful notes on Mike’s advice to entrepreneurs. You’ll benefit right away.
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Disgusting Visual Aids Don’t Support Your Words
Yes, visual aids will bring your words to life. As a Speech Coach, I have been teaching that for years.
However, not just any visual aid will do. Disgusting ones will distract and even revolt your audience.
Example: The grocery store customer told me he likes dogs. Very fine so far.
Yet then he pulled off his shirt–entirely–and pointed to his two dogs, displayed on a large tattoo on his arm. As you can guess, I would have preferred no visual aid at all.
So when you’re planning a visual aid to amplify your words, be sure you are sensitive to how the audience might react. Stay on the safe side, and you’ll get your meaning across more tastefully.
Gregg Burkhalter: Keep Up With LinkedIn’s Changes
Commitment–the Highest Level of Communication
A golf professional told me–talking about life, not golf–“Losers make promises. Winners make commitments.”
In this brief video, you’ll hear about a splendid example of commitment I experienced when my friend Terry Brock said he would drive from out of town to meet me for lunch.
Then stormy weather arrived and. . .
…watch the video above to see what happened, and what we can learn from Terry that will benefit our business communication.
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