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Communication Skills

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The oldest forms of communication are the most secure, sincere and specific

Five categories of Communication skills

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SPEAKING

What you say and how you say it matters
There are 5 Keys for powerful verbal/speaking skills: Volume, Tone, Pacing, Clarity, Energy

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LISTENING

There are 4 ways to listen
Learn active listening skills

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WRITING

Content outline, spelling and punctuation matter
proof read out loud

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Physical

What you do speaks so loudly, I can’t hear what you’re saying
Body language, eye contact

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Emotional

Be comfortable expressing your emotions
Your emotions/feelings help people feel/experience your belief and sincerity.

Words mean more than what are put down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with shades of deeper meaning.– Maya Angelou

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HOPE® Power Words & Acronyms

Accumulated
Growth
Experience

Listen
Encourage
Align
Develop

Just
Opportunity
Beginning