Youve Got 8 Seconds, Paul Hellman
Youve Got 8 Seconds, Paul Hellman
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You've Got 8 Seconds
Communication Secrets for a Distracted World

Author: Paul Hellman

Narrator: Paul Hellman

Unabridged: 4 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/11/2017

Synopsis

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 secondsVariety: Make routine information come alivePresence: Convey confidence and command attentionYou’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.

About 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by ☘Misericordia☘

People should exercise their brains. Making everything even more simple is not a way to do that. Actually, it's ridiculous when you hear supposedly ableminded people saying that they don't understand obvious stuff. It somehow became fashionable to be a dolt. This is overanalyzing and oversimplifying......more

Goodreads review by Asheesh

One of the greatest book i have ever read. Very well written , nicely structured with great examples. Right from the first line it captures your attention, written with FOCUS, VARIETY and lot of PRESENCE of examples. Must read for some one who really want to improve on communication skills or add a i......more

Goodreads review by Marcey

So many notes. I made so many Kindle highlights I may as well have just copied and pasted the entire book. Anyone can benefit from this to learn what works better in meetings, onstage, and at home. I'll be implementing these tactics and tips in 2020. It's a super easy read with a lot of aha's. Get it......more

Goodreads review by Christina

The book is concise and full of clear practical advice. I definitely recommend it to everyone starting out in the business, and for people with experience to sharpen the skills in today's world of short attention spans.......more

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