Articles to Improve Your Skills
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How to be an Authentic Communicator Today
Authentic Communication in a Pandemic World The challenge to being an effective communicator in our COVID-19 pandemic world is not as much about what you say but getting people to listen. Isolation, distractions, and fluid circumstances make it hard for people to focus on one thing, let alone pay attention to you. Passive listening is
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5 Things You’re Doing Wrong on Virtual Meetings
By now, most of us are used to carrying on with socializing, going to school, or going to work via video conferencing software. Whether you use Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, or other programs, you probably know a thing or two about how to have a successful virtual meeting. But are your virtual meetings effective? Here
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Why Storytelling in Business Matters
Storytelling is one of the most powerful communication tools in business. Whether you’re delivering a presentation, pitching an idea, or leading a team, the ability to tell a compelling story can make your message more persuasive, memorable, and impactful. The Value of Storytelling in Business Communication Research has shown that messages delivered through a story
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Don’t Just Listen, Be An Active Listener
Business Communication Relies on Active Listening Stephen R. Covey said: “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” Everyone has an opinion and something to say, and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The problem is when people spend too much time responding and not enough
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Win Over Your Audience With a Good First Impression
The Importance of First Impressions You’ve probably heard the saying “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression,” and it’s certainly true when it comes to public speaking. When you’re building your brand or contributing to your business, every interaction with a new person is the starting point to a world
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Creating the Perfect Elevator Pitch: Win Over Your Audience In Under a Minute
The Power of The Elevator Pitch Everyone’s heard of them, and maybe you know you need one, but you still haven’t taken the time to create the perfect elevator pitch. Everyone’s heard of them, and maybe you know you need one, but you still haven’t taken the time to create the perfect elevator pitch. Having