Communication Craft

You do not have to be born a great communicator to be a great communicator. Communication skills are learned. Learn some of the most useful lessons from research to improve your close relationships, group interactions, and your public speaking skills.

You have to talk with a colleague about a fraught situation, but you're worried that they'll yell, or blame you, or shut down. You fear your emotions could block you from a resolution. But you can communicate in a way that's constructive—not combative.

What’s your story? It’s a question human beings have been asking each other since we first gathered around a campfire. Millennia later, this human need for storytelling hasn’t changed. We communicate most effectively through our personal stories - and our professional success depends on it. This groundbreaking guide shows you how to tap into the timeless power of storytelling to transform your business.

In this book, I'll reveal the powerful techniques employed by best-selling authors, and I'll show you how to apply them to rivet your readers. I'll start with the basics of Point of View - if you're already familiar with the concept, you can treat them as a refresher - and then guide you to advanced strategies for taking your reader deep.

Do you feel like you deserve more but aren’t sure how to claim your space? Want to lead with authority while staying true to yourself? Dream of balancing a successful career with a fulfilling personal life? Then The FEMALE LEADERSHIP Bible is exactly what you need. If you've ever doubted your abilities or felt "not enough," this guide is here to empower you. No complex strategies, no need to change who you are—just clear, actionable steps to transform your leadership from uncertain to unstoppable.

Editing is an invisible art where the very best work goes undetected. Editors strive to create books that are enlightening, seamless, and pleasurable to read, all while giving credit to the author. In What Editors Do, Peter Ginna gathers essays from 27 leading figures in book publishing about their work. Representing both large houses and small, and encompassing trade, textbook, academic, and children's publishing, the contributors make the case for why editing remains a vital function to writers - and readers - everywhere.

Alixander Dietrich knows a thing or two on public speaking. From being stricken with crippling stage-fright to delivering speeches for international competitions, universities, and corporations, he shares his speech-writing process in this crash course to assist beginner and veteran speakers alike!

Whether you dream of standing in the spotlight as a stand-up comedian, entertaining crowds with your wit and charm, or aspire to infuse humor into your everyday life and professional endeavors, this audiobook is your go-to resource. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey, navigating the intricacies of comedy writing, delivery, timing, and stage presence.

The Irreverent Guide to Spectacular Communication is a professional development guidebook of sorts, and a personal growth tour. In these pages you’ll find a buffet of small, strategic, and actionable ways to improve your communication and interpersonal (soft) skills. Along the way, you'll find a multitude of examples of real people implementing those skills and the positive impact it had on their lives.

Mastering presentation skills is one of the most important assets you can develop in your professional portfolio. We’ve heard that public speaking is the #1 fear and we’ve heard the beginners talk about ridiculous ideas like imagining a naked audience. Bogus! Now get exposed to the true secrets of the best speakers and presenters on the planet. The advanced strategies you will hear in this audio series come from two-time Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking Finalist, Rory Vaden.

Unleash the power of your voice with "Speak With Influence: Craft, Pitch and Impact: The Ultimate Guide to Landing Your Dream TEDx Talk" a groundbreaking guide by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, Ph.D., a renowned Visibility Expert and TEDx Curator. Peel back the layers of TED's guiding light as you uncover the 5 Elements of a TED Talk and its profound effects. Embrace the local brilliance of TEDx and master the art of crafting a brilliant talk that resonates deeply.

In Negotiation, Gavin Presman shares his ethical and mutually-beneficial approach, showing you how to prepare for and engage in every negotiation to achieve better results for yourself and others - whether you're drawing up a contract with a new client, buying a house or, often the trickiest of all, settling family disagreements.

Passing Notes to Strangers pulls the best advice from business, writing, advertising, entrepreneurship, psychology, and pop culture. Clarify your communication, upgrade your methods, and improve your outcomes.

Finding love in a bar is like being strand in the desert alone. There is no hero to rescue you in the wilderness. Most people would rather surf through profiles online than to be standing on a wall, waiting to be approached by someone. The utter sounds of cheesy pickup lines, the loud music, and smoke fumes - It just doesn't sound appealing, especially when you don't know where to start. Well, today is your lucky day!