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William Howard

Communicating efficiently when talking is perhaps the most important ability a person can ever develop. It affects everything you do professionally, socially, and functionally. Yet it is something many of us take for granted. That is a mistake. Even those with a lifetime of experience in their native tongue are often surprised to learn they are not always clear in their speech.

Fortunately, this behavior can be identified and corrected. Doing so will result in a much easier time – and more desirable results – when talking to anyone about anything in your day-to-day activities. 

In this guide you will learn not only how to speak more clearly and communicate more effectually, but also how to listen better – which will improve your conversations immensely. Digesting this simple course on how to better communicate with others will bolster your confidence in all areas of your life.

Topics covered include:

 - The problem with interrupting others, and how to stop

 - How to filter what is on your mind before voicing it

 - The difference between debate, dialogue, discourse, and diatribe – and why it matters

 - How to cultivate the traits of a confident communicator

 - A self-exam to determine & tweak your current communication style

 - Tips for being more assertive without dictating

 - How to naturally use eye contact and body language

 - Mastering question and answer exchanges

 - Overcoming speech obstacles, fears, and natural disadvantages

 - “Recovering” conversations that have turned bad

 - When and how to apply your own emotions effectively

…and much more.

This thorough text will properly equip you for improved verbal communication and turn you into a proficient, confident talker. Achieving a better command of spoken language and personal interaction with others will absolutely result in an elevated level of living you may not yet know exists.

Adrian Newcastle

PublishDrive

Communication Guru

How to Talk Effectively: A Practical Guide to Speak Your Mind Clearly and Influence People Indirectly

Improving your “small talk” skills is something many people never even consider. That can be a big mistake, especially if you want to get the most out of your interactions with others in your day-to-day life. The truth is that the great majority of all discussion consists of minor chitchat and cordialities. Think of it as the necessary framework supporting all meaningful exchanges.

Small talk is therefore a subtle yet critical part of effective verbal communication, and plays a major role in the impressions you leave upon people. Without proper attention to it, you could end up sabotaging yourself on the more important matters as a result.

This book will help you perfect the art of chitchat until it becomes second-nature. For many communication students, this is the final piece of the puzzle needed to turn one into a master conversationalist. At the very least, becoming confident in your ability to engage in small talk will make conversation more enjoyable and increase fulfillment in your social life. But the potential rewards are so much more far-reaching, both professionally and personally, that it is well worth the relatively small effort to attain.

In How to Master Small Talk you will learn:

 - Ways to naturally introduce yourself without being awkward

 - Several easy-to-remember methods for starting conversations

 - Reliable ice-breakers for both business networking and personal chats

 - The 4 key elements of casual dialogue

 - Always-safe topics vs topics to avoid

 - Effortless ways of keeping conversations alive

 - How to ask questions to control a discussion

 - Ways to captivate a listener

 - The proper role of emotion in making a personal connection

 - Listening skills

 - How to get people to like you without really trying

 - Nonverbal communication

…and much more.

Once you digest this material you just might discover yourself able to direct conversations as a maestro conducting a symphony, artfully moving between small talk and weightier topics in a way that puts people at ease and leaves all participants with a sense of gratification. It is a talent that will grow with you, and pay lifelong dividends in ways you have yet to imagine.

How to Master Small Talk: A Practical Guide to Improve Your Conversations and Talk to Anyone About Anything

When it comes to effective communication, a wise man once advised, “Be quick to listen and slow to speak.” If ever there was a time to employ such advice, it is today. In our modern society we are conditioned from youth to expect constant distractions and interruptions. The result is an ever-shortening attention span which is potentially detrimental to our relationships, both social and professional.

Employers, love interests, friendships, and even casual business relationships can all be scuttled when someone senses that the person they are speaking to is not fully attentive. This is a more serious problem than most people realize. When a drifting mind starts to become a habit during conversations, you will find people respecting you less and less.

The good news is this behavior can be corrected. In this book you will learn easily-adaptable techniques for focusing and remaining fully-engaged in a way that will allow you to extract the most from your conversations. The people you talk with on a daily basis will perceive that you are paying attention, and, most importantly, that you actually care. When that happens, your relationships will take on a whole new dimension, bringing a deep level of fulfillment and opening new opportunities in all areas of your life.

Topics covered include:

 - The difference between active and passive listening

 - How to tune into nonverbal cues

 - Achieving self-directed mindfulness for staying engaged

 - Identifying and overcoming your natural barriers to active listening

 - Tips and tricks for cultivating a “listening mindset”

 - Recognizing your own biases and assumptions, and learning to thwart them

 - Exercises for improving your overall attentiveness

 - The role of emotional validation in effective communication

 - The art of de-escalating conflicts

 - Techniques for navigating difficult conversations

 - How mastering active listening often precipitates strong leadership

Do not for a moment think that becoming an active and empathetic listener is for the benefit of others. It is for your benefit, first and foremost. Upon training yourself with this material, you just might be amazed to discover what you’ve been missing. A whole new world of insight and satisfaction awaits you.

The Empathic Listener: Unlock the Power of Active Listening to Transform Your Relationships