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You've Got 8 Seconds: Communication Secrets for a Distracted World
You've Got 8 Seconds: Communication Secrets for a Distracted World
You've Got 8 Seconds: Communication Secrets for a Distracted World
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You've Got 8 Seconds: Communication Secrets for a Distracted World

Written by Paul Hellman

Narrated by Paul Hellman

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Every day at work, people do three things: talk, listen, and pretend to listen. That’s not surprising when you consider that the average attention span has dropped to 8 seconds. To break through, says high-stakes communications expert Paul Hellman, you need to focus on your audience, be slightly different, and deliver with finesse.

Through fast, fun, actionable tips, You’ve Got 8 Seconds explains what works and what doesn’t, what’s forgettable and what sticks. With stories, scripts, and examples of good and bad messages, the book reveals three main strategies:

  • Focus: Design a strong message—then say it in seconds
  • Variety: Make routine information come alive
  • Presence: Convey confidence and command attention

You’ll discover practical techniques, including the fast-focus method™ that the author uses with leadership teams; how to stand out in the first seconds of a presentation; and 10 actions that spell executive presence.

Whether pitching a project, giving a speech, selling a product, or just writing an email, with You’ve Got 8 Seconds you’ll get heard, get remembered, and get results.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateApr 11, 2017
ISBN9781536663082
Author

Paul Hellman

Paul Hellman consults and speaks internationally on how to excel in highstakes communications. His columns and advice have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, CNBC.com, The Boston Globe’s online Job Doc column, and on public radio’s Marketplace and CNN’s Business Unusual.

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    Makes rethinking your communication skills fun and engaging. I was called out pretty hard but was able to laugh at myself and take the suggestions to heart.
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    This is a dreat book/ audiobook! I find it quite funny, sarcastic and riveting! It a must read to all those who want to succeed in life!