Speak With Confidence
Ponderous Prepositions and Prefixes
Nothing is more symptomatic of our declining language skills than the increased misuse of prepositions and prefixes. People today feel compelled to tinker with proper word usage in speech by adding those handy prepositions and prefixes. Take traffic reports, for instance. Traffic on Route 1 is “easing up,” “easing down,” “easing off,” or “easing out,” but never just “easing.” What is “easing up” traffic? Is that when cars levitate? Levitating cars certainly would ease traffic.
Motivating Others
In this 30-minute recorded lesson, you will learn the difference between inspiration and motivation. We will introduce the unique Motivation Matrix and use it to identify the six elements needed to motivate anyone. Author Dr. Ian Turnipseed View all posts
Controlling the Impression You Make
What would you like other people to say about you when you are not present? This 30-minute recorded lesson will reveal the six most frequently selected impressions that leaders of countries and companies worldwide find effective. Author Laura Mathis View all posts
Advocating for Yourself
Speaking up on your own behalf should not feel uncomfortable or embarrassing. This 30-minute recorded lesson will focus on both the mindset and methods for advocating for yourself and your ideas. Author Robin Golinski View all posts
Answering Challenging Questions on Your Feet
At work, questions are continuously being tossed out to us. At times, We don’t know the answer and feel like we should. We can’t answer the question. We don’t have a good answer. We know the question will cause conflict if we choose to answer it. Author Robin Golinski View all posts
Delivering Performance Reviews Confidently
If your work situation requires you to manage other people, this complimentary lesson will benefit you. One of your responsibilities is to periodically give people an assessment of how they perform their work responsibilities. This is often a sensitive and uncomfortable task. Author Dr. Ethan Becker View all posts
Controlling Nervousness Before Speaking
Whether you call it ’nervousness” or “anxiety’ or “fear of speaking,” it is a widespread experience for many people worldwide; you are not alone. The good news is that it can be controlled. This complimentary lesson will discuss the ‘real causes’ of this experience and some tools and techniques to control the nervousness. Authors Dennis Becker View all posts Monica Murphy View all posts
Persuasive Storytelling
Telling a story is a powerful way to win over the heart and mind of your listener whether you are presenting research/data, sharing your value proposition or selling a service or product. In this complimentary lesson we will review the best practices of when, where, why and how to use storytelling for persuasiveness. Author Robin Golinski View all posts
Projecting Executive Presence Online
How to Lead from the Shoulders Up Leading requires a lot of skill and effort. In today’s remote work environment, it requires even more. We know what is effective, required, and preferred in leaders who are leading remotely.This complimentary lesson provides a clear picture of the skills you need to be an effective leader in our remote business world. Authors Monica Murphy View all posts Dr. Ethan Becker View all posts