In the next 24 hours, everyone in your organization—in every organization— will do one of three things: Talk, Pretend to listen, Listen. When you present your ideas, do others pay attention? You could have been speaking to a large group, meeting one-on-one, talking on the phone, sending an email… The average attention span, experts tell us, is now 8 seconds. After that, your audience will lose interest-unless you know how to stand out. You've Got 8 Seconds will show you how to get heard, get remembered, and get results. You'll learn how to employ three vital strategies, illustrated with fast, actionable tips, amusing stories, and examples of good and bad messages. Focus doesn't just mean to say less, but also to design a compelling message. You'll discover several methods, including fast-focus, a proven technique that helps executives and leadership teams make their essential points stick. Variety means to be slightly different. With variety, you'll make routine info come alive, you'll engage others with smart, thought-provoking questions, and, if you're giving a presentation, you'll have new techniques to instantly capture everyone's attention. Presence matters because there are certain people you listen to just because of their presence, and others you ignore. But what is presence? You'll learn the 10 actions you can take right away to boost yours. The next time you speak, others will either tune in or tune out. You've got 8 seconds to make them count. About the Author: Paul Hellman consults and speaks internationally on how to excel at work in high stakes communications. His columns and advice have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, CNBC.com, The Boston Globe's online "Job Doc" column, and on public radio's Marketplace and CNN's Business Unusual. He lives outside Boston, MA. Informasi Buku Judul : You've Got 8 Seconds Penulis : Paul Hellman ISBN : 9780814438305 Penerbit : Amacom Tahun Terbit : 2018 Jumlah Halaman : 208 Berat : 0.270 kg Jenis Cover : Soft Cover Dimensi : 22 x 15 cm Bahasa : Bahasa Inggris