You've Got 8 Seconds
Communication Secrets for a Distracted World
On Sale: April 13, 2017
Price: $22.99
Book Summary
You have an exciting new project to pitch, an inspired speech to give, or an important email to send. And only 8 seconds to get heard, remembered, and results. Ready, set, go!
About the Book
The average attention span has dropped to 8 seconds. To break through to people, you need to focus on your audience, be slightly different, and deliver with finesse.
Every day at work, people do three things: talk, listen, and pretend to listen. 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, communications expert Paul Hellman 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 Hellman 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, You've Got 8 Seconds will make sure you get heard, get remembered, and get results.
Product Details
- ISBN: 9780814438305
- ISBN 10: 081443830X
- On Sale: April 13, 2017
- Pages: 208
- List Price: $22.99
- Trim Size: 152.000mm x 229.000mm x 12.000mm
- Category 1 : SELF-HELP / Communication & Social Skills
- Category 2 : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Communication / General
- Category 3 : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Communication / Meetings & Presentations
- Category 4 : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Writing
- Category 5 : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success