In this collection of compelling and practical essays, Emmy
Award-winning broadcaster, newspaper columnist, and motivational
speaker Steve Adubato shares concrete tips and tools that will help
you connect more effectively at work, at home, under pressure, in
leadership roles, and in high-tech environments. From avoiding
unnecessary arguments with your spouse to coaching a valuable, yet
difficult employee, Adubato's essays delve into the key factors
that motivate people to act and respond the way that they do. You
will find answers to some of the most common questions about public
speaking as well as advice on overcoming its anxieties. Whether the
forum is a PTA meeting or a large professional function, essays
explore topics such as: Why even practiced speakers sometimes
experience stage fright; How to keep your audience awake and
interested in what you are saying. You will learn essential skills
for interacting in the workplace, including: How to negotiate a
good deal and still be honest and straight; How to keep team
projects from falling apart; How to conduct yourself in
confrontational situations, such as receiving a public insult.
Drawing on examples set by public figures, including Bill Clinton,
Rudy Giuliani, Mario Cuomo, Martha Stewart, Jack Welch, Joe Torre,
and many others, Adubato addresses the unique communication
challenges that those in leadership positions face. Essays examine:
What ordinary people can learn from leaders in high-profile
positions; Why so many leaders have difficulty taking
responsibility and apologizing for their actions. As technology
continues to provide opportunities for quicker and more visual
communication, Adubato also lets you know when hi-tech bells and
whistles get in the way of making a more personal and human
connection. For instance Why do we hide behind email messages when
we have something very difficult to say? and How does communication
deteriorate when cell phones, faxes, and e-mail are all competing
for our attention? Finally, Adubato reminds us that communicating
at home is no less important or any less difficult than
communicating in public or at work. From contemporary challenges to
age-old questions, essays explore: How you can more effectively
talk with your kids about war and terrorism; What forms of
persuasion are more effective than nagging. Filled with timely
examples and practical suggestions, Make the Connection is a
must-read for everyone looking to improve their professional and
personal relationships.
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