SPEAKING YOUR WAY TO THE TOP - Ezine
      
Tips & Techniques for Persuasive Speaking & Networking
October 2008
Networking in a troubled economy is more critical to business and career success than ever.

How Well Are You 'Selling' Yourself & Your Organization?

Can you get across the most important aspects of your business or new project idea in two minutes? In one minute? In 30 seconds or less?

With today's increasingly short attention span, the business and nonprofit leaders who can communicate quickly and clearly are always in demand.

In the next Speak Out Boot Camp, learn to create your 30-second 'elevator speech' and improve your presentation skills. For details, click here..

Command Attention, Whether You Speak
One-on-One or to a Group ...

Tip #22. Good leadership depends in large part on being able to capture and keep the attention of a group. How would you rate your own effectiveness?

Begin by putting yourself mentally in the place of those you are addressing. Think: What do they really want and how can you deliver it, while getting what you want?

Today, Being an Expert Is Not Enough

by Anne B. Freedman, CEO, Speak Out, Inc.

While some people seem totally "cool, calm and collected" when they speak, most people don't really feel that way unless they have fully prepared for the moment.

Successful leaders not only target content to a specific audience, they practice out loud enough to appear "natural" and confident.

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You Are Not Alone Out There!

If you're breathing and over age 18, you've probably sat through dozens if not hundreds of boring presentations and attended countless networking receptions.

When it's your turn to speak, remember to be just as "interested" as interesting and you'll be notches ahead of your competition. Listen carefully, ask good questions and respond before launching your own message.

Speaking Your Way to the Top E-zine is an online publication of Speak Out, Inc. Copyright 2008. Speak Out, Inc. All rights reserved.

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