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 Youâre 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
The Value of Storytelling Research has shown that messages delivered through a story can be as much as 22 times more memorable than facts alone. Thatâs because wrapping facts and figures in a story makes the listener hear your message in a more meaningful way. When you use storytelling in business presentations, you tap into…
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The Virtual Medium is the Message
Dear friends and colleagues, Greetings! I bring you sincere well-wishes during âŚthis. In the absence of better or un-borrowed words to name what weâre in, Iâll just leave it at that. I look forward to connecting on this insight: Has the way we tell our COVID stories become as much the focus as the story…
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Donât Just Listen, Be An Active Listener
Business Communication Relies on Active Listening Stephen R. Covey said: âMost people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.â Everyone has an opinion and something to say, and that isnât 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 Youâve probably heard the saying âYou never get a second chance to make a good first impression,â and itâs certainly true when it comes to public speaking. When youâre building your brand or contributing to your business, every interaction with a new person is the starting point to a world…