Communication

Stories that Move Mountains: Storytelling and Visual Design for Persuasive Presentations

Stories that Move Mountains: Storytelling and Visual Design for Persuasive Presentations

Stories that Move Mountains: Storytelling and Visual Design for Persuasive Presentations, by Martin Sykes, A. Nicklas Malik, and Mark D. West, introduces the CAST system for creating visual stories. It’s a powerful book about how to improve your presentation skills using storytelling and visuals.

By February 2, 2013 Leave a comment Read More →
It’s the Synthesis

It’s the Synthesis

Synthesis is a powerful way to distill information. You can boil down ideas and communicate the key take away. You can take a few ideas and combine them to form something new. Victor Cheng teaches us a formula we can use for synthesis. According to Cheng, Synthesis enables us to communicate in a way that is “concise, integrates detailed analysis of the big picture, and is action-oriented.”

By November 10, 2012 4 Comments Read More →
The 5 Levels to Communicating More Effectively

The 5 Levels to Communicating More Effectively

Here is a simple mental model for communication. If you have a mental model for communication, then you can move your way up the communication stack more effectively. You can also avoid more communication conflict. You can also work on your communication skills more effectively. That’s the true power of a simple model.

By May 7, 2012 5 Comments Read More →
Lessons Learned from Crucial Conversations

Lessons Learned from Crucial Conversations

This is a guest post from Eric Brun on lessons learned from the book, Crucial Conversations, by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler.

By April 6, 2012 5 Comments Read More →
Lessons Learned from Dr. K on Interpersonal Skills and the Art of Persuasion

Lessons Learned from Dr. K on Interpersonal Skills and the Art of Persuasion

“If you have to be right, you’re doing it wrong.” — Dr. Rick Kirschner

When it comes to people skills, Dr. Rick Kirschner (Dr.K) sets the bar. He’s co-author of the best-selling book, Dealing with People You Can’t Stand: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst , and for three decades he’s helped advance the field of personal and organizational development.

By July 25, 2010 19 Comments Read More →
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