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Posts Tagged ‘Communication’

Unlock the Power of Silence: Why Less Talking Equals More Clarity

July 24, 2024

Many inexperienced communicators rush to fill awkward silences in meetings, but that’s a mistake. Here’s why, along with how you can use silence as a tool.

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Book Summary: “Talk Like TED”

July 10, 2024

Carmine Gallo’s book “Talk Like TED” is packed with advice about how to become a better public speaker. Here are the highlights.

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Become a Better Listener with the 3-Step ACE Method

June 19, 2024
This image depicts the ACE Model of Listening: (1) Attention, depicted with an eyeball, (2) Curiosity, depicted with an image of a woman holding her chin, and (3) Empathy, depicted with a pair of sneakers so you can put yourself in the speaker's shoes

Most listening advice is trite. Instead, try this new 3-step framework: listen with attention, curiosity, and empathy (ACE). Here’s how to do it.

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What Makes Listening So Difficult (and What Can We Do About It)? 

June 15, 2024

Our entertainment-driven, dopamine-addicted, never-bored society has made listening harder than ever. Here are 3 tips to become a better listener.

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This One Tip Will Improve Your Communication More Than Anything Else

April 16, 2024
A man peeking out from behind a wall, looking surprised

Putting yourself in the recipient’s shoes & asking “What’s in it for me?” can help you write better emails, craft stronger pitches, & persuade more people.

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Book Summary: “Magic Words”

April 11, 2024

In “Magic Words,” Jonah Berger offers countless science-backed ways for persuading others and building stronger relationships.

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Boring Communicators Can Teach Us a Lot About Public Speaking

February 10, 2024

I’ve decided to use boring presentations as an opportunity to study what NOT to do in public speaking. Here are five tips I’ve learned from boring talks.

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The Best Quotes About Disagreement

January 24, 2024

From the hundreds of books I’ve read and speeches I’ve listened to, here are the best quotes I’ve found about disagreement.

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The Best Quotes About Communication

January 23, 2024

From the hundreds of books I’ve read and speeches I’ve listened to, here are the best quotes I’ve found about communication.

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Book Summary: “Never Split the Difference”

January 1, 2024

Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss shares his top negotiation tips, tricks, and tools in “Never Split the Difference.”

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