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20 Sentences and Phrases for Beginning an Email

Published on May 1, 2015

Thank you for your message. I hope this finds you well.

Do you always begin your emails the same way? Here are 20 phrases you can use: 1) Thank you for your message/email/phone call. 2) I hope you are doing well. 3) I hope you had a great weekend. 4) I hope this finds you well. 5) Just checking in. 6) Thanks again for your help. […]

What is the difference between presentation and public speaking training?

Published on March 18, 2015

Presentation training vs. public speaking training

There is presentation training and then there is public speaking training. These are not the same thing. Before you hire a presentation trainer, make sure you know what you are getting. Presenting involves speaking to a specific objective, coordinating that speech with a series of images or slides that are designed to reinforce that objective, […]

The Art of the Japanese “No”

Published on March 16, 2015

High-context, low-context culture

When I lived in Japan, I found it quite easy to say “no.” The conversations went something like this: Japanese Coworker: “Can you come out drinking with us tonight?” Me: “Actually…I…” That little hesitation accompanied by the Japanese “Chotto…” (“Actually, I…”) or perhaps “Kyo wa chotto youji ga…” (“Today I’ve got something else…”) was almost […]

How to Choose a Communication Role Model

Published on February 21, 2015

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In a previous post, we talked about why you need a communication role model. In this post, we will discuss how to choose and effectively learn from one. The best way to find a role model is to create a list of people who have the communication characteristics you want to have. Look at famous […]

Why You Need a Communication Role Model

Published on February 20, 2015

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If you know you need to improve a few communication habits, such as speaking more intentionally or using fewer “ums” in your speech, one of the best things you can do (aside from hiring a personal coach) is to learn from a few role models. Role models can help you achieve your personal communication development […]

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