by Colleen McKenna (1997)
Powerful Communication Skills will show users how to speak clearly, listen accurately, and assert oneself effectively. Developing powerful methods of sharing information - whether it's reading, writing, speaking, or listening - will result in higher self-esteem, clearer communication and a powerful professional image.Written in an easy to follow format, this guide shows how to bridge communication gaps, how to clearly ask for infomation needed, and how to deal more effectively with challenges. With easy-to-implement tips, users can immediately incorporate the content.
Brenda Robinson & Harley Robinson
"Writing for the world of work is a communication skill not a writing skill. Writing at work today is our way of communicating - we email more than we converse. Our writing now "speaks" for us. Technology has not changed the need for effective writing skills at work. Indeed, there may actually be an increased demand for good writers as we embrace the world of emails, electronic reporting, instant messaging and ..."--Cover.
Nancy K. Eberhardt
"In business and in life : the shortest distance between two points is straight talk! Candor doesn't necessarily come naturally. It requires practice, but one can learn the behaviors and authentic ways of speaking that tap into the power of candor. With her executive experience, Nancy knows how to help people build success from the inside out. She coaches them to understand their passions, identify a vision, and follow through with velocity. If you feel you are working harder than ever but falling short on your desired results, Uncommon Candor will give you a fresh and non-nonsense approach for moving the needle"--Page 4 of cover.
Clarice Pennebaker Brantley, Michele Goulet Miller
[This book] promotes the Communication-by-Objectives (CBO) approach.... The text-workbook guides you in preparing successful written and spoken messages. -Pref.
Natalie Canavor
The ability to write well is a key part of your professional success. From reports and presentations to emails and Facebook posts, whether you're a marketer, customer service rep, or manager, being able to write clearly and for the right audience is critical to moving your business forward. The techniques covered in this new edition of Business Writing For Dummies will arm you with the skills you need to write better business communications that inform, persuade, and win business. How many pieces of paper land on your desk each day, or emails in your inbox? Your readers--the people you communicate with at work--are no different. So how can you make your communications stand out and get the job done? From crafting a short and sweet email to bidding for a crucial project, Business Writing For Dummies gives you everything you need to achieve high-impact business writing.