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| | THE COMMUNICATION BLOG FEBRUARY 23, 2012 Politeness in the Workplace: Self-Test I originally created this self-test on politeness for the revision of Interpersonal Messages but later decided to use a more general (and shorter) self-test for politeness. But, I thought this one might be of use as well, especially for those who want to focus on the workplace. Test Yourself. How Polite Are You at Work? compliment others. __ 4. | | THE COMMUNICATION BLOG FEBRUARY 23, 2012 How to be Liked at Work Like all cultures, workplace cultures have their own rituals, norms, and rules for communicating. For example, the general advice given throughout this text is to emphasize your positive qualities, to highlight your abilities, and to minimize any negative characteristics or failings. Avoid negative talk and sarcasm (even in humor). link]. | | | | | | | |
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 A Storyteller’s Conference: The Post-Advertising Summit
You may (or may not) know that I live a double-life. While I’ve been designing effective presentations for years now, my full-time profession is within the marketing world as Director of Communications for Story Worldwide—a digital brand storytelling agency. The idea of Post-Advertising is this: Traditional advertising is dead. MORE >> -
THE COMMUNICATION BLOG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012 Politeness as an Interpersonal Relationship Theory
This brief discussion of politeness as an interpersonal relationship theory comes from my Interpersonal Communication Book but I thought that those using Interpersonal Messages or Essentials of Human Communication might also find this relevant. Positive face is the need to be thought of highly, to be valued, to be esteemed. while the other does not. MORE >> -
SPEAK AND DELIVER | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012  Six Degrees of Your Great Ideas
I drive my wife nuts. know none of you are surprised by this. Perhaps its better for me to say I drive my wife nuts in many, many ways! The one that matters today might just help you find your next great idea - so I'll see if I can focus on that for you. common question my wife asks is "What are thinking?" Eisenhower". Simple, actually. Eisenhower. MORE >> -
MANNER OF SPEAKING | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012 Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 118)
Steve Martin - American Comedian, Actor, Playwright, Author and Musician. “Some people have a way with words and other people … uh … not have way.” ” — Steve Martin. Photo courtesy of Joella Marano. Filed under: Humour , Quotes for Public Speakers. MORE >> -
GREAT SPEAKING COACH | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012 Quotes in Business Speeches-Do and Don't
Quotes from known figures are appealing to business speakers crafting their own speeches. recommend using quotes as one element in your high-impact content mix. There are three rules to follow when you use quotes: 1) Give credit to the originator of the idea. can't stress this too much. 2) Tell the audience what this quote means to you. MORE >>
- News Corp: Why Rupert Murdoch should get the hell out of the newspaper business JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
- Media tip (for speechwriters and presenters) JOAN DETZ SPEAKER SERVICES | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
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