Excellence in Business Communication, 13th Edition
Chapter 2. Interpersonal Communication Skills
According to Eric Barker (photo, left), "I’ve posted about the fundamentals of networking, and even how introverts can network but many people have written to me asking about the nitty gritty of conversation skills.
"When should you put it on them--and when should you put it on yourself?
"Emotions and work are a weird thing.
"The more self-aware you are, the more effective you can be.
"Ever get an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach during a job interview?
"Career-building isn't about the chase; it's an ultra-marathon, not a sprint.
"To deal with toxic people effectively, you need an approach that enables you, across the board, to control what you can and eliminate what you can’t.
"Don't avoid confrontation.
"Check out how your place in the high school ecosystem is likely affecting you today.
"Most people show at least three.
"Having a cluttered desk or inappropriate items in your workspace could be making a bad impression on your colleagues or employers.
"Actually, it’s not just managers that don’t listen – it’s also employees, husbands, wives, kids, students, teachers, and just about human being with two ears.
"Employers will look for you to demonstrate listening skills during job interviews.
"Practicing "active listening" is a good way to improve your listening skills.
"Practicing "active listening" is a good way to improve your listening skills.
From an introduction to job-search strategies to details on résumé writing, you’ll find advice from career counseling professionals.
"As entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders, self-awareness is essential to your success.
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"In today's high-tech, high-speed, high-stress world, communication is more important then ever, yet we seem to devote less and less time to really listening to one another.
The 1000-plus pages of advice in the Chicago Manual of Style for citations and other writing and formatting questions can be overwhelming, but the editors are here to help.
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"No matter how much we try to work with others and get along, the time comes when we can’t agree.
"Many of us have had to battle the specter of arrogance at one time or another.
"Personality type tests are hugely popular, though if you ask working psychologists, they’ll tell you the results are little better than astrological signs.