Simply Said: Communicating Better At Work And Beyond

The Empowered Communicator is the essential handbook for business communication. Do you ever feel as though your message hasn't gotten across? Do details get lost along the way? Have tense situations ever escalated unnecessarily? It all comes down to communication. We all communicate, but few of us do it well. From tough negotiations to everyday transactions, there is no scenario that cannot be improved with better communication skills. This book presents an all-encompassing guide to improving your communication, based on the Exec|Comm philosophy: we are all better communicators when we focus less on ourselves and more on other people. More than just a list of tips, this book connects skills with scenarios and purpose to help you hear and be heard. You'll learn why you communicate the way you do, and how to tailor your approach to get through to others. You'll learn the skills to deliver great presentations and stellar media appearances, handle difficult conversations, effectively manage, and more, as you discover the secrets of true communication.

Communication affects your every interaction every day. Why not learn to do it well? This book provides comprehensive guidance toward getting your message across, and getting the results you want.

• Shift your focus from yourself to other people
• Understand your personal communication style
• Build a reputation as a good listener
• Communicate more effectively in any business or social situation

Did that email come across as harsh? Did you offend someone unintentionally? Great communication skills give you the power to influence someone's thinking and guide them to where you need them to be. The Empowered Communicator teaches you the critical skills that make you more effective in business and in life.

Jay Sullivan is an award-winning author and the Managing Partner at Exec|Comm, LLC. Whether coaching individuals one-on-one or working with groups, Jay helps professionals from global organizations have greater impact through communication. As a former attorney, Jay's column The Art of Communication was regularly featured in the New York Law Journal. His articles and poetry have appeared in The New York Times, Reader's Digest, Parents Magazine, Catholic Digest, The Golfer, and Boston College Magazine.