You’d think everyone would want to be better at speaking. It’s such a fundamental skill, no matter what business you’re in. It’s also a very valuable one. In fact, gazillionaire investor Warren Buffett says speaking is the most valuable skill any professional can develop. He says communicating better can elevate your value by 50%. And…
The Fortune Is Where?
You may be selling a service. Or a product. Or yourself. Not that someone is literally buying you, of course, but they are (you hope) buying into your value and your contribution. And maybe hiring or promoting or referring you as a result. You know what they say about sales of any sort. The fortune…
Um, Can you, Like, Drop the, Y’know, Fillers?
Whether you’re having a casual conversation or giving a speech or introducing yourself, sometimes the most powerful thing you say is actually what you don’t say. It’s that moment of silence between thoughts—the pause. Why is the pause so important? A little breathing room gives your words more weight. It helps your listeners understand you…
How To Hit Your Target In 2019
Like, Love or the Angry Face Emoji
You’ve probably seen the same social media situation. Some of my friends have left Facebook altogether to escape the venom and vitriol that seems to have exploded there. One friend just left me; he was offended by comments from my other friends and blamed me for not shutting them up. I’ve always wanted connections to…
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