Grab their attention and get your message heard
Mike Clayton
“Great communication is at the heart of all business; Mike's approach makes this accessible to everyone.”
Mike Ames
founder of Flair Business Growth Consultancy
Speech and communication are astonishing achievements that mark our species out from the rest of the animal kingdom.
But often, we speak and yet people don’t listen.
Everyone knows how vital good communication is in any business. But what’s the point if no-one’s listening to you?
How to Speak so People Listen shows you how to make sure that what you’re saying is being listened to and making a difference. Using proven techniques from the world’s most successful communicators, debaters and conversationalists, you’ll discover how to:
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Always be heard by speaking in a compelling, persuasive and powerful way
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Seize attention, make an impact and leave a memorable first impression
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Think fast and quickly adapt your message to suit your audience
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Stand out at meetings, conferences, networking events and chance encounters
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Be confident at public speaking – someone people really want to listen to
Effective tools, strategies, tips and tricks will make sure you’re able to command attention and know that whenever you speak, people will want to hear what you have to say.
Get a flavour of the content from my One Minute Tips videos.
Take a look at my How to Speak Infographic, below.
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1. Thinking about Speaking
- The Power of Speech
- Barriers to Communication
- Making Speaking Work
2. Getting Started
- Levels of Listening
- The Structure of How to Speak so People Listen
Part 1: The Four Steps
3. Get Something to Say
- You need to have something to say
- Be Interested
- Meet People
- Be Well-informed
- Shape your Point of View
4. Get Attention
- Make an Entry
- Have Presence
- Hook your Audience
- Hold Your Audience
5. Get Your Message Across
- Compelling, Persuasive and Powerful
- Compelling: How to create a compelling and engaging structure
- Persuasive: The Three Secrets of a Persuasive Argument
- Powerful: The Impact of Words
6. Get Results
- Influence and Beyond
- Respect
- Psychology
- Persuasion
- Memory
Part 2: The Four Situations
7. Focus on Conversations
- The Art of Conversation
- Basic Conversational Skills
- Telephone Conversations
- Speaking with Little Purpose
- Speaking with Real Purpose
8. Focus on Complicated Conversations
- Creating Complications
- The Tools for a Complicated conversation
- How to manage a Complicated Conversation
- Bad News
- Tough Messages
- Arguing
- Breakdowns
- Conflict
9. Focus on Meetings
- Meetings are Important
- Chairing
- Participating
- Networking
- Selling
- Being Believed
10. Focus on Public Speaking
- The Five Parts of Speaking
- Style
- Memory
- Delivery
- Preparation
- Speaking
- Handling Questions and Challenges
Closing Words
Rafa
Amazon Review *****
"I got recommended that book through Chartered Management Institute and I am glad that I put my hand on ...
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Gemma
Amazon Review *****
"I am particularly impressed with 3 key things about the book. First, the simple message resonates with the simplicity and directness of the book's title and it encapsulates a very basic human need - to be listened to. Second, I find the layout to be particularly easy and memorable especially with the use of the visuals and 3rd the bite size actionable insights/tips makes this book my favourite 'go to' reference material."
Adele
Amazon Review *****
"Anyone can speak. But do people listen? Often they don’t! This gem of a book by Dr Mike Clayton guides you to be heard, get attention, stand out, and to become influential. Don’t miss this book that’s packed full with tools, tips and tricks."
J J Dove
Amazon Review *****
"Very well written. Engaging. Great practical tips that are easy to use in any situation. I would highly recommend it."
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— Peter Hopwood (@LibrisMedia) October 29, 2013
How to Speak so People Listen is filled with valuable resources; in particular, there are over 20 Speaker’s Checklists.
I have prepared ten items for you to download and put into your briefcase or onto your mobile device. These are free pdf files and all I ask is that you respect my copyright and, if you copy them to a friend or colleague, that you tell them where you got them from and how good the book is (your honest opinion, please!)
I have also made a series of videos to accompany the book.
You can see my One Minute How to Speak so People Listen Tips here.
For a summary of some of the key ideas, take a look at the How to Speak so People Listen infographic on the next tab.
Chapter 3: Get Something to Say
My One Minute Tip Video: “Be Interesting”
Chapter 4: Get Attention
Speaker’s Checklist – Attention Grabbers
My One Minute tip Video: “Grab Attention”
My One Minute tip Video: “Hold Attention”
See Amy Cuddy’s TED video “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are” below
Chapter 5: Get your Message Across
Speaker’s Checklist – Story Plots
Speaker’s Checklist – Power Words
A Poster, summarising the meanings of Compelling, Persuasive and Powerful
My One Minute tip Video: “Compelling, Powerful and Persuasive”
See Creativity Works’ marvelous video “Busting the Mehrabian Myth” below.
Chapter 6: Get Results
My One Minute tip Video: “What’s in it for Me?”
Chapter 7: Focus on Conversations
Speaker’s Checklist – Conversation Starters
Speaker’s Checklist – Telephone Tips
My One Minute tip Video: “Listening”
Chapter 9: Focus on Meetings
Chapter 10: Focus on Public Speaking
Speaker’s Checklist – What to Pack
Speaker’s Checklist – Checks to make on Arrival
Newsletter Tip-sheets
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Take a look at the archive of previous newsletters, including many on the theme of speaking so people listen.
Fascinating snippets on my How to Speak so People Listen Pinterest Board
Amy Cuddy on Power Poses: Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are
See Amy Cuddy on Power Poses on the TED Website
Busting The Mehrabian Myth
See Busting The Mehrabian Myth on YouTube
Six One Minute Tips, for
How to Speak so People Listen
My One Minute Tip Video: “Be Interesting”
My One Minute tip Video: “Grab Attention”
My One Minute tip Video: “Hold Attention”
My One Minute tip Video: “Compelling, Powerful and Persuasive”
My One Minute tip Video: “What’s in it for Me?”
My One Minute tip Video: “Listening”
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