Business Development Skills

Trust is the antidote to every toxic relationship and workplace environment. It is everyone’s responsibility to build a space where trust and belonging are present, which only happens through effective communication. You build high levels of trust with others when you can answer yes to all three of these questions: Do I take people with me along the journey? Do I create a safe space for people to open up? Do I make people feel less alone in the world? Trust is built one yes at a time. This book is your road map on how to make that possible.

Timidez, ansiedad, sudores fríos … Hablar en público o frente a una cámara no resulta nada fácil y, sin embargo, hay momentos en nuestra vida donde nos vemos obligados a hacerlo y ser el centro de atención. La periodista y presentadora Mónica Martínez pasó por algo similar antes de comenzar su andadura por los platós de televisión, y tras treinta años perfeccionando sus apariciones en algunos de los programas más exitosos de nuestro país, ha desarrollado un método con el que tú también podrás gestionar tus inseguridades en ocho sencillos pasos.

A compilation of stories, personal and historical, that remind us of the power of our voice—along with practical techniques for how to use your voice, on stage and off, in a way that will be the most effective. With over 30 years of experience in film, TV, and theater, Tricia Brouk uses her platform to create a safe, inclusive space for others to learn how to share their stories. The Influential Voice is a powerful reminder of the responsibility we have to use our voices for good, and that by staying silent, we are preventing someone from hearing our powerful story.

Bewährte Strategien und Tipps für eine gelingende Kommunikation. Nie wieder Angst vor Small Talk oder peinlichen Gesprächspausen. So setzen Sie Ihre Stärken als introvertierter Mensch gezielt in Gesprächen ein. Von der Autorin von "Leise Menschen – starke Wirkung" (über 30.0000 verkaufte Exemplare). Jeden Tag treffen Menschen mit ganz unterschiedlichen Eigenschaften, Neigungen und Fähigkeiten zusammen, ob im Berufs- oder Privatleben. Permanent stehen wir miteinander in Kontakt, im Diskurs – wir kommunizieren fortlaufend mit unserem Umfeld.

Das Leben ist ein Verkaufsgespräch! Nur Menschen, die zielführend und wortgewandt kommunizieren, gelangen zu beruflichem Erfolg. In diesem Buch werden Ihnen ausgewogene und ausgewählte Werkzeuge an die Hand gegeben, die Ihnen die Kunst der Kommunikation für jede Lebenssituation effizient vermittelt. Erhalten Sie effektive Strategien, um in jedem Gespräch die Oberhand zu behalten, in Verhandlungen die bedeutendsten Frage- und Antworttechniken der Profis zu meistern und durch unseren Rhetorik-Leitfaden immer die spannendste Person im Raum zu sein.

Whether you're involved in a labor-management dispute or a landlord-tenant disagreement, considering a major purchase or overseeing a large commercial transaction, there are elements that are common to all negotiations. This book walks the listener through the world of negotiating in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step fashion, covering the macro and micro-process of negotiations, the importance of adequate preparation, knowledge of the rules, and the role and usefulness of a mediator.

The expectations placed upon you are more than mere bullet points in a job description. You know you should contribute during meetings, but obstacles arise. You lose focus, or get interrupted. You fly off course, and start rambling. Perhaps the intimidation factor is so strong, you simply feel you don’t have a voice. Speak Up, Dammit! provides inspirational stories, as well as critical tools, lessons, and exercises, that will help you, at any professional level, overcome obstacles and share your voice at work.

Authenticity, compassion, and alignment are the new paths to leadership success. Whether you’re the coach of a sports team; a nonprofit executive; or leading a small organization, or Fortune 500 company, the secret sauce lies in your ability to connect. Don't know how, or what to do? Executive coach, business professor, and author Dr. Michelle K. Johnston, along with the voices of 18 leaders at large and small organizations across North America, South America, and Europe, empower you to project your authentic leadership style. Start listening!

Negotiations are challenging and sometimes scary. You prepare and know what you want, but then things go terribly wrong. Your emotions get in the way. Sometimes you don’t even try, or lose your way and fail to achieve your objectives. This audiobook helps you get out of your own way, manage your emotions, and negotiate effectively.

Through personal stories drawn from 16 years as a CEO of five different professional baseball teams, almost two decades of communication coaching experience, and thorough research, Skip Weisman provides insights, ideas, tips, tools, and specific communication techniques for each of these Seven Deadliest Communication Sins. This book will give you the edge you need to put the odds back in your favor and build relationships that can accelerate results in your life, business, and career. It’s time to raise your standard of communication.

Ergebnisloses Gerede, sprunghafte Auseinandersetzungen, ständiges Unterbrechen, langatmige Monologe der Immergleichen - das ist Alltag in vielen Meetings. Die Kompetenten bleiben dabei oft auf der Strecke. Wer Diskussionen in Firmen, Parlamenten und in der Öffentlichkeit produktiv machen will, braucht eine Persönlichkeit, die unnachgiebig einen Fairness-Rahmen verteidigt. Auch wenn das erst mal unhöflich erscheint. Peter Modler präsentiert in seinem neuen Buch die "Kampfkunst" einer durchsetzungsstarken Gesprächsführung. Wer sie beherrscht, schärft Ideen, schont Nerven - und schützt die Demokratie.

Most of us struggle to find the balance between being friendly and liked, and standing our ground or setting boundaries to get what we want. We feel that we should change in order to fit in, even when that goes against who we are. Irresistible Assertiveness will teach you how to proceed in delicate situations and how to set clear boundaries in a courteous and pleasant way that will create mutual understanding and help you to get what you want without being a jerk.

Former comedy club host, online philosophy professor, and keynote speaker Dr. Matt Deaton covers everything from preparation to posture, microphones to mindset, hand gestures to hecklers in the second edition of his ambitiously titled The Best Public Speaking Book. And he does it with such endearing levity that you forget you're learning to do something scarier than dying (at least according to Seinfeld). Study your subject, polish your authentic stage self, and intelligently rehearse, and you're more than halfway there.

Sharing your creative and entrepreneurial ventures online can feel like traversing a rough and uncharted ocean, full of setbacks and obstacles that might sink your ship. Unless you have an experienced friend to help you navigate it. Someone who will show you the ropes and share the map. Pulling from the collective wisdom of creatives and entrepreneurs of every strip, Jillian compiled this guidebook. If you ever wanted to go out to coffee and “pick the brain” of someone who has successfully navigated this creative entrepreneurial life, this is your chance.

This is the Simplest and most Powerful Leadership book that you will ever find! It's fun, insightful, and focused on how new leaders just like you can lead with strong Relationships. Join me as we spend time at the Woo-Woo factory learning how the two main characters handle Leadership differently. One always uses Relationship Leadership principles, while the other goes his own way and is a disaster. Learn how to be an Awesome Leader!

Charismatiker fallen nicht vom Himmel - sie werden gemacht! In einer komplexen Welt voller Veränderungen und Widersprüche brauchen Führungskräfte eine besondere Stärke: eine Ausstrahlung, die auf andere inspirierend, orientierend und anziehend wirkt. Doch was macht eine charismatische Persönlichkeit aus? Um dem Phänomen Charisma auf die Spur zu kommen, beschäftigt sich Christiane Deters mit dem Leben und Wirken sechs bekannter Persönlichkeiten: Coco Chanel, Elisabeth Selbert und Ruth Bader Ginsburg sowie Martin Luther King, Barack Obama und Willy Brandt.

Good communication with colleagues and clients is an important aspect of doing business successfully. But if you're only talking to your associates, you're missing out on half the story and leaving money on the table. Start with Hello reveals how the most successful businesspeople and leaders share an overlooked and underappreciated talent - the ability to engage and communicate with strangers in productive, creative ways.

What if we lived in a world that revolved around quality of life, rather than economic winners and losers? In Person to Person, Joeri Torfs and Pim Ampe describe this world and chart a clear path toward it. Grounded in research and rooted in reality, the world they describe is neither a utopia nor a fantasy. They present an environment that incentivizes goodness, fairness, sustainability, and freedom. It begins with the individual and moves toward our collaborative relationships.

In today’s corporate world and in politics, people with the ability to captivate and persuade those audiences they speak to usually find themselves recognized at a high level and in great demand. While their audiences may range from just a single client in a sales presentation to a fully packed stadium at a political rally, the techniques used by all successful presenters have a common theme.

It's time to master the art of communication and make your voice heard over the noise. It's time to become the best version of yourself and live up to your full potential. It's time to get out of your comfort zone and start thinking like a winner - no matter what your goals are. This two-book bundle is your key to success. The first book focuses on reprogramming your habits and overcoming your fears, whereas the second one unveils the secrets of communication and persuasion.