English Speech Communication: Commitments, Clarity, and Trust at Work, in Negotiations, and in Daily Life
English Speech Communication: Commitments, Clarity, and Trust at Work, in Negotiations, and in Daily Life In the culture of the United States, keeping commitments is key to being clear and to building and keeping trust. Keeping your commitments is the acid test or highest evidence of clarity. Being consistent in the words you say and […]
The “How Can I Help” Call
The “How Can I Help” Call For this “How Can I Help” call, just by calling you are showing that you care. Letting someone know that you are available can mean a lot. People often don’t know what to ask for, but with good listening and asking skills, you may be able to find out […]
English Speech Communication: Tips for Being Clear When Teaching a Task
English Speech Communication: Tips for Being Clear When Teaching a Task Do you recall the last time you assigned a person to complete a task for you at work or in daily life (family or friend)? Here are some tips for being clear in that circumstance: Set the climate. Be sure you are in […]
The “How Can I Help” Call
The “How Can I Help” Call You make this call to offer support and make yourself available as a resource. When you hear about a project or challenge someone is facing, do call. If you hear someone is going through a job search, you can call and offer ideas and moral support. You may have […]
Public Speaking Training: Clear and To-the-Point
Public Speaking Training: Clear and To-the-Point Do you want to be a communicator who expresses ideas clearly? Do you want to be clear and to-the-point for presentations? Those presentations could be any presentation, from a five-minute informal chat, to a thirty-minute formal speech using many examples. Here are some tips for expressing ideas clearly. […]
How to Begin the “Asking for Support” Call
How to Begin the “Asking for Support” Call “Hello, this is Ben Castle. I’m looking for some information about after school child care centers in the area. I thought you might be able to help me.” “Hello, this Karen Carpenter. I wanted to find out who you would recommend I call about getting a new […]
English Communication Skill: Asking Questions- Secrets of Open-Ended Questions
English Communication Skill: Asking Questions- Secrets of Open-Ended Questions Increasing your question asking skill is indeed the skill experts say will do the most for career advancement. And increasing your skill in asking questions will make your conversations more interesting – for the other person and you! And here is a tip for you. […]
The “Asking for Support” Call
The “Asking for Support” Call The “Asking for Support” call is not only a request for something. It is also your research to get information and learn more about a specific topic. This kind of call can provide information, a recommendation, a referral, an appointment, words of encouragement, new ideas, or new opportunities.
The “Asking for Support” Call
The “Asking for Support” Call This call is made to ask for information, ideas, contacts, or support of some kind. The most important thing is to be clear about what you want and how you think this person can help. Let people know what is special about them that caused you to call.
How to Begin the “Thinking of You” Call
How to Begin the “Thinking of You” Call “Hi, this is William Barton. Just calling to say hi and find out how the book is coming along. Give me a call when you have a chance.” “Hi, this is Christina Douglas. I haven’t seen you in a while and have missed you. No real need […]