Essential Communication

Leaders often know what they need to do, but don’t have a clue who they need to be. Being Essential presents the seven questions that will help any leader discover an authentic path to the true self and master a virtuous cycle of self-awareness that fosters purpose, value, and joy at work and in life.

Essential listening for anyone who has been asked to make a presentation, including advice on speech, using visuals, audience engagement and how to deal with presenting online. Speaking in front of other people can be daunting if you've never had a lot of practice. Even if you know your stuff, it can be hard to get everything together in time, look confident, speak clearly, and get your message across well. And that's before you consider things like presenting online or hosting a Zoom conference.

Some say that good speakers are just born with it and others just lack the skill. This is not true. With enough preparation and practice, you can overcome your fears and perform exceptionally well. In this audiobook, you will learn about the fundamentals of public speaking and how you can be better at it. It will guide you through the whole process from choosing a topic to the actual scenarios you might encounter when delivering a speech in a public setting so you will be prepared and will know what to do.

Former hostage negotiator, international peacekeeper and professional interrogator J. Paul Nadeau spent over 31 years as a police officer and specialist, studying human behavior and the art of friendly persuasion. Paul talked hostage-takers into giving up, criminals into confessing, and terrorists into cooperating, and he now offers his persuasion techniques and principles to you in this informative and easy-to-follow guide.

In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Amaranth Borsuk considers the history of the book, the future of the book, and the idea of the book. Tracing the interrelationship of form and content in the book's development, she bridges book history, book arts, and electronic literature to expand our definition of an object we thought we knew intimately. Contrary to the many reports of its death (which has been blamed at various times on newspapers, television, and e-readers), the book is alive.

Many dread small talk and shy away from it as much as possible. But whether we like it or not, there’s no way we can escape small talk because it is part of everyday interactions. Humans are social creatures and we use conversation as our way to emotionally connect with each other. If you are one of them, worry not because you are about to learn the techniques to gracefully jumpstart a conversation with anyone in any situation.

Transform your communication skills and connect like never before! In this audiobook, you'll discover the secrets of the world’s most effective communicators and learn how to build meaningful relationships, resolve conflicts, and inspire those around you. Whether you're looking to enhance your personal relationships, become a stronger leader, or simply communicate with greater confidence, Mastering the Art of Connection equips you with the tools to stand out in every conversation.

Beginning your career in Tech sales can be overwhelming and challenging. Here is a guide to help you navigate the start of your selling career and set the foundation for long term success.

All businesses experience the insidious cost of conflict. Unfortunately, few have the skills or resources to combat this toxic and pervasive problem. Until now!

Do you want your audience to remember, repeat and respond to your speeches? Make your speeches sound like music to their ears. After all, speeches are meant to be listened to, not read. More importantly, speeches are meant to be remembered and move people to take action. What’s more pleasant to the ear than music? What’s easier to remember than music? What can move people the way music does?

Stories for Work walks you through the science of storytelling, revealing the secrets behind great storytellers and showing you how to master the art of storytelling in business. Stories hold a unique place in our psyche, and the right story at the right time can be a game-changer in business; whether tragedy, triumph, tension, or transition, a good story can captivate the listener and help you achieve your goals.

Communication can be impeded by factors such as shyness, language barrier, poor language skills, and differences in culture. Social skills are essential in the formation of relationships, which also needs excellent communication. To improve overall social skills, one needs to practice the everyday aspects of socialization. These include emotional intelligence, conversation skills, self-confidence, and the ability to make new friends and nurture long-lasting relationships.

This book is the best easy and quick guide on the road to success. The "success" does not care if you are tall, short, beautiful, intelligent, ugly, professional, or not. The difference between winners and losers is the choices. With just making a change at the right time, the person becomes everything he has always dreamed of.

Você quer ser mais simpático? Ou se defender com estilo de ataques verbais? Ou você quer simplesmente enfrentar conversas difíceis com o seu parceiro ou em seu trabalho de uma maneira melhor? Este é um livro para aprender a ganhar amigos e ser excelente em situações sociais. Trata de táticas e técnicas para ser mais carismático, charmoso e mais engenhoso, o que certamente lhe permitirá lidar com qualquer reunião social sem esforço.

Media Literacy is a critical skill students must learn to succeed in today's tech-driven, media-saturated society. This book helps students understand media literacy, and how to implement and share that knowledge with others. As an experienced media literacy expert and professor, Nick Pernisco provides a well-researched guide for learning this important critical thinking skill and using it in everyday life. This is a must-read for anyone interested in learning how to interpret the enormous amounts of information we are exposed to every day, both in traditional media and online. The ...

The word "Christian", once a powerful descriptor of a peculiar people, has become meaningless. It no longer identifies those who have aligned themselves with the person of Jesus Christ. Imagine a world in which Christians again looked like Jesus, where spiritual leaders made disciples, where churches were groups of people with an insatiable desire to follow their Savior, and where those who identified themselves with Jesus accurately represented his character.

Are you tired of putting everyone else’s priorities ahead of your own? Have you tried saying no to people but didn’t want to seem harsh? Have you agreed to something just to avoid conflict? Have you thought about whether or not the reason you're stuck is you, or at least something about you? Are you confused about what the true reason might be? Do you feel like your people-pleasing has let others down, somehow, or worse, failed your younger self, wasted potential, or squandered opportunities?

If you want to improve your conversational skills - and achieve greater levels of personal and professional success - The Art of Talking to Anyone is the ultimate book. Rosalie Maggio has built a career on teaching people how to say the right thing at the right time - and she's made her techniques available to you.

Why do some people have a less difficult time with COVID-19, while others end up in the hospital, fighting for their lives? Why do some escape being infected by the virus altogether? In Simplifying the COVID Puzzle, the authors simply and clearly explore how vitamins D and K2 act as a low-risk, proactive supplement combination.

Are you having problem with separating fake news from real ones? Are you sometimes wondering if you are being fooled? Does the uncertainty mean that you are having problems with taking the right decisions? If so, then you've come to the right place. You see, analyzing information and making sound decisions doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, it's easier than you think. This audiobook will teach you how to quickly analyze the input that is given to you and improve your decision making and problem-solving skills.