Business Development Skills

Margaret Wheatley proposes that citizens band together with their colleagues and friends to create the solutions for social change, both locally and globally, that are so badly needed. Such change will not come from governments or corporations but from the ageless process of thinking together in conversation. Turning to One Another encourages this process.

When slighted, misunderstood, cut-in-front-of, annoyed, taken advantage of, or treated rudely, most people avoid their bosses, ignore co-workers, change hairdressers, complain to friends, shout and pound their fists. They often miss the most positive, effective alternative of all: confronting positively. Now, for everyone who was never taught, or never realized, that between "bully" and "wimp" is a range of behavior that is positive, dignified, and effective for dealing with life's bothersome situations.

Going beyond just handling nerves and presenting PowerPoint slides, Develop Your Presentation Skills provides you with a practical toolkit for developing a belting presentation and improving your confidence along the way. It includes practical help with unpicking the original brief, understanding just what the audience wants, facing your performance demons and constructing compelling content that will keep your audience rapt with attention.

Conventional ways of selling are becoming outdated. Learn what it takes to go from the traditional sales mindset to a tech-enabled sales superhero. In tough markets and with more people working remotely, creating a quality sales pipeline in traditional ways is more challenging than ever. As...

In an increasingly competitive job market, it is essential that your voice doesn’t let you down. Voice for Women in Business gives you the strategies and vocal techniques to help to you speak with vocal elegance, to find your voice of authority, and to help you gain greater vocal confidence. First impressions matter! Voice for Women in Business will help you to make the right vocal impact in many professional scenarios.

A job interview is intimidating and challenging. Most people do not have the experience to handle themselves appropriately to secure the attention and esteem of the interviewer. The average job candidate is clueless as how to dress, what to say initially, and best way to respond to questions. This audiobook will guide you step by step through a typical interview, giving sample answers that will put you in a good light. If you have a dream job in mind, you will need the tools provided.

It sounds so simple: Tell stories from your life, and people will remember your message. But when you get down to crafting one, there's nothing easy about it. Material for stories surrounds us. Yet few people are skilled at sharing personal anecdotes and even fewer know how to link them to professional goals. Whether you want to stand out in the interview process, add punch to a presentation, or make a compelling case for a new initiative, Let the Story Do the Work shows you how to mine your experience for simple narratives that convey who you are.

The Art & Science of Storytelling is a practical audiobook that will teach you how to tell better stories in conversations, business meetings, in leadership positions, and for brand building. The Information Age has ended, and the Storytelling Age has begun. Enter the new era with the utmost confidence.

Hi, I’m Ben Minevich. I’ve spent years mastering the Socratic method—a timeless, powerful tool for unlocking clarity, connection, and wisdom in any conversation. In How to Outsmart Everyone in the Room Like Socrates: Master the Art of Questioning to Win Any Room, I share everything I’ve learned to help you transform how you think, communicate, and lead. This book isn’t about flashy debate tricks or trying to out-talk people. It’s about asking better questions—the kind that spark breakthroughs, solve real problems, and build lasting trust.

Communication expert and popular speaker Quentin Schultze offers a practical, accessible, and inspiring guide to public speaking, showing readers how to serve their audiences with faith, skill, and virtue. This thoroughly rewritten and expanded edition has been tested and revised with input from Christian undergraduates and contains new chapters on timely topics, such as speaking for video, conducting group presentations, and engaging society civilly. A complete public speaking textbook for Christian universities, it includes helpful sidebars, tips, and appendixes.

This book explains how wielding power affects your emotions and decision making and helps you avoid the traps that lead to negative consequences. With the latest psychological research and practical advice from leading experts, you'll learn how to use soft power to persuade others, fix unhealthy power dynamics in your team, use compassion to connect better with others, and remain ethical in your choices and actions.

Small talk isn’t getting us anywhere. What we need today more than ever is “Big Talk,” real conversations in which we dig deep into our souls and discuss intriguing topics that truly shape the world and impact our daily lives. Conversation is undoubtedly the most important part of a relationship, whether it’s business, personal, or spiritual. In Turning Small Talk into Big Talk, Jan Janura unpacks the simple, easy-to-apply method he’s used throughout his career to turn dinner parties and other gatherings into fun, interesting, sometimes life- and career-changing experiences.

Every day you face dozens of important decisions - but have you heard everything you need to know to make the right choice? Kevin J. Murphy believes that listening is the most neglected managerial skill. In this powerful audio program he demonstrates what effective listening really means - and what it can do for you.

In this social-media frenzied world every individual and company needs a CSO - a Chief Story Officer. People and companies today are losing their ability to connect with others in meaningful, authentic ways. Visit any shopping mall, college campus, or city park, and what do you see? People are focused on their smartphones. They are zombies walking around with their heads down, staring at their screens, bumping into other zombies, but never engaging in conversation.

Anyone who is in a position where leadership is essential must possess some skills of persuasion and manipulation in order to get the results they need. Often, these skills develop slowly, over a long period of time, but for some, there may be a need to improve much faster, and that is where this book comes in.

Parlez-moi de vous... ? C'est la question qui bloque ! Sans doute le passage le plus difficile dans un entretien ! Que faut-il dire ? Et comment le dire ? Comment valoriser ses points forts... et muscler ses points faibles ? Parler de soi, raconter son histoire est un exercice très difficile mais qui peut rapporter gros. Avec vos proches, vos clients, vos collègues... vous n'avez que quelques instants pour être bon ! Et gare aux discours trop longs, confus, hors sujet ou ennuyeux... Les pièges ne sont pas là où vous les croyez.

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.

With unflinching honesty, Kate McGuinness describes the blows that undermined her confidence. She went from flourishing as a high-flying Los Angeles lawyer to existing as an exile in an Iowa farm town. The downward spiral started with her surprise termination from a dream job and deepened with divorce and financial loss. Then, Kate began the journey to confidence found by becoming trained as an executive coach. The plans she shares in this book enabled her to create sustainable self-confidence.

Communication is the exchange of information between two or more people. This can be verbal, for example when two people converse, or it can be non-verbal, like the information we perceive through facial expressions or gestures that us know if a person is angry or cheerful. Within non-verbal communication, physical communication is of great importance: A kiss, a handshake, or a hug transfers a lot of information. Communication can be positive, negative, effective or ineffective.

The Bullseye Principle is the definitive how-to guide for communicating, collaborating, and executing as a leader in the corporate arena. With these "soft skills" trending above technical knowledge in executive wish lists, this audiobook provides invaluable guidance for new and experienced leaders alike; from the planning stages to the outcome and beyond, the discussion features critical insight and actionable tips based on award-winning methods.