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The Communication Habit: Strategies That Set You Apart and Leave a Lasting Impression: Strategies That Set You Apart and Leave a Lasting Impression
Publisher's Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. ACHIEVE THE NEXT LEVEL OF SUCCESS by mastering today’s most powerful communication strategies - and avoiding common pitfalls.
Did you know it only takes seven seconds or less to make a first impression? Knowing that, it’s easy to see why it’s so essential to make every moment count. In The Communication Habit , one of the most renowned business communication experts will educate and empower you to create a positive and lasting impression through impactful communication. From learning how to speak someone else’s “language” to non-verbal messaging, from impactful listening techniques to the art of confident (not arrogant) self-promotion, Laura Joan Katen offers practical time-tested techniques for applying the right communication tools in key business situations.
Each chapter is dedicated to different aspects of communication, throughout which you will learn
• Build and communicate confidence
• Establish and articulate your value
• Harness the power of language to articulate your ideas
• Approach difficult conversations
• Assert an effective voice at the table
• Recover, rebuild, and re-establish damaged relationships or negative impressions
• Communicate competence and credibility
Supported by a wealth of real-life examples from the thousands of business professionals Katen has helped, each of these techniques is practical and actionable. Every chapter includes exercises and questions to help you assess your own situation and tendencies, which will progress your professional growth and development.
Whether you're already an experienced executive or just starting out, The Communication Habit will become your blueprint for furthering your success.
Did you know it only takes seven seconds or less to make a first impression? Knowing that, it’s easy to see why it’s so essential to make every moment count. In The Communication Habit , one of the most renowned business communication experts will educate and empower you to create a positive and lasting impression through impactful communication. From learning how to speak someone else’s “language” to non-verbal messaging, from impactful listening techniques to the art of confident (not arrogant) self-promotion, Laura Joan Katen offers practical time-tested techniques for applying the right communication tools in key business situations.
Each chapter is dedicated to different aspects of communication, throughout which you will learn
• Build and communicate confidence
• Establish and articulate your value
• Harness the power of language to articulate your ideas
• Approach difficult conversations
• Assert an effective voice at the table
• Recover, rebuild, and re-establish damaged relationships or negative impressions
• Communicate competence and credibility
Supported by a wealth of real-life examples from the thousands of business professionals Katen has helped, each of these techniques is practical and actionable. Every chapter includes exercises and questions to help you assess your own situation and tendencies, which will progress your professional growth and development.
Whether you're already an experienced executive or just starting out, The Communication Habit will become your blueprint for furthering your success.
- GenresBusiness
272 pages, Paperback
Published April 15, 2020
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May 8, 2020
This is a fantastic book! It gives great insights to the way others perceive you and how that can impact your success. Laura Katen allays your fears about all the human interactions we all take part in. She offers such simple solutions for success, you will be shaking your head saying, I do that all the time, but never realized it. This book gives you the power to take control of your life and your career. It delves into a daily activity we never really think about, Communication. Everything from body language, what we eat, what we say, how we say it, all these little things that make up others' perception of us. This book gives real life scenarios that you can put into practice right away. Not many books can give you immediate results. It is so well put together and very interactive, it allows you to pause and actually take part in exercises. It's a book that encourages you to participate in the process, it's not so much a book you read but a book you live. Laura Katen pulls this all together in a great read, filled with Ah Ha moments. It’s a book you will cherish and keep close by for reference. Want to make an immediate impact on your career? Read The Read Communications Habit.
April 23, 2020
Excellent book. Fascinating insights and evidence-based research on the importance of effective communication- how and why it can help or hinder your professional success.
Better yet, author provides innovative methodologies and action items the reader can try in order to improve his or her OWN ability to communicate more impactfully.
I especially liked the section on the subtle nuances one might be doing or saying that could undermine their credibility. ie- being aggressive versus being assertive.
Every chapter includes an opportunity for the reader to self-assess through a quick “coaching corner” section- questions and exercises. I’m now using the tools she provided in the book everyday and having much more effective engagement with colleagues and clients alike.
Better yet, author provides innovative methodologies and action items the reader can try in order to improve his or her OWN ability to communicate more impactfully.
I especially liked the section on the subtle nuances one might be doing or saying that could undermine their credibility. ie- being aggressive versus being assertive.
Every chapter includes an opportunity for the reader to self-assess through a quick “coaching corner” section- questions and exercises. I’m now using the tools she provided in the book everyday and having much more effective engagement with colleagues and clients alike.
May 29, 2020
Loved it! Excellent insights, tips & techniques
Great data, insights - and actionable ways to be a more effective communicator. Loved the coaching corner exercises- and “key” message sections. This is a must-read for all. Katen shows how effective communication is key for success- and how to maximize your own ability to be the best communicator possible, use the right communication methodologies to inspire teams / improve team productivity- and ultimately drive results. (Especially helpful strategies for those of us now WFH and communicating virtually.)
Great data, insights - and actionable ways to be a more effective communicator. Loved the coaching corner exercises- and “key” message sections. This is a must-read for all. Katen shows how effective communication is key for success- and how to maximize your own ability to be the best communicator possible, use the right communication methodologies to inspire teams / improve team productivity- and ultimately drive results. (Especially helpful strategies for those of us now WFH and communicating virtually.)
October 22, 2023
An exceptional book on communication. Gives a lot of practical tips on improving communication as a whole. It's a whole lot to take in on the first read, but I will definitely reread and use as a guide.
Love the "coaching corner" and "questions answered" sections. They provide more insights and increase your self awareness.
Love the "coaching corner" and "questions answered" sections. They provide more insights and increase your self awareness.
January 26, 2023
The book is well structured, easy to follow through and provide useful pointers on how to improve communications.
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