Talking about communication skills is talking about the ability to give and to receive information effectively. If your words and ideas are not understood easily, then more time and energy (and possibly money) is used to make that happen.
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Public Speaking
Communication Skills – Do We Need Them?
Posted by Patricia McCormack & filed under Public Speaking, Sales Skills.
Pauses When Speaking – No Need To Avoid Silence
Posted by Rich Atkins & filed under Public Speaking.
Use silence to add to the effectiveness of a speech. Dead air is not always “bad.” Consider it the sound of the audience thinking.
The Persuasive Speech
Posted by Rich Atkins & filed under Public Speaking.
How can we get people to do what they don’t want to do? The simple answer is that they need to see that what they currently do or have doesn’t work (well) and that if they do something different (better), they will benefit by taking the action.
Online Presenting Best Practices
Posted by Rich Atkins & filed under Public Speaking.
The online-presenting means that we all use web-based video conferencing tools to allow users to meet online, with or without video. Improving Communications online classes use video, audio, and screen-sharing, as well as instructor/facilitator led, activity-based learning.
Not Being Self-Centered: It’s So Easy, UB4me Can Build Relationships
Posted by Rich Atkins & filed under Leadership & Management, Public Speaking.
Did You Know It Is Not All About You? Not Being Self-Centered: UB4me I want you to think about this. I think we should all speak less about ourselves and focus more on others. I do this, and it’s quite effective. I encourage you to do the same. I will be more memorable to people by showing that I’m interested in them. That … Read On >
Speaking Skills Matter In Meetings
Posted by Jen Glantz & filed under Leadership & Management, Public Speaking, Sales Skills.
Have a meeting coming up with another person or a handful of people? Here are four public speaking tips to bring to the table.
What if I forget what to say during my speech?
Posted by Jen Glantz & filed under Public Speaking.
Here are four tips to help you continue on when your mind goes blank in the middle of a presentation.
Show Enthusiasm When Speaking
Posted by Jen Glantz & filed under Public Speaking.
Tips on how to show enthusiasm when speaking to an audience. Bring energy to any topic and those in the room will listen.
Recovering From A Public Speaking Mistake
Posted by Jen Glantz & filed under Public Speaking.
EVERYONE MAKES MISTAKES Ever been in the middle of a presentation, tongue-tied and struggling to find the right word? We’ve all been there! It’s easy to feel like everyone noticed that slip-up, but the truth is, most likely no one even blinked. The reality is, public speaking mistakes happen. But how we handle them is what truly … Read On >