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…
Interruptions: Competing or Cooperating?
Doesn’t it drive you crazy when somebody interrupts you? Chances are, it happens a lot—in business meetings, conversations with friends, at the family dinner table. It’s rude and disrespectful when they jump in and start talking before you’ve finished your thought. Or … maybe it’s a sign that they’re deeply engaged, interested in you and…
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 Have More Influence
Most of us would like to be more influential, wouldn’t we? We’d be better at selling, leading a team, negotiating…almost anything we do in business involves influencing someone. To get there, we need to shape the impact we have on other people. The way they perceive us determines how likely they are to listen to…
That Mother-What? The Lowdown on Language
You’ve heard the Congressional caterwauling about that Michigan congresswoman’s call to impeach Donald Trump. She didn’t use his name, referring to him instead in the most vulgar of terms. Republicans are shocked, shocked(!) that any official would talk like that. You’d think they’d be used to it—they’ve listened to the president himself at rallies and…
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