Your Competitive Edge, Volume 1

The first volume in a series that includes three titles: The Art of Communication, The Art of Presentation and The Art of Productivity, by Jim Stovall and Ray H Hull PhD.

The Art of Productivity:
Considering your audience and adjusting communication style
What your non-verbal communication says about you
Dressing for maximum success
Public speaking
Written words vs. spoken words
Communication through conduct
Active listening
Conflict resolution
Creating a comfortable environment for effective communication in meetings

The Art of Presentation:
Public speaking as a performance art
World-changing speakers of the past
Contemporary, influential public speakers
Preparing a presentation
The art of using a microphone
Speaking tips and techniques
Elements of a speech
The art of stage presence
Business speaking
Concluding the speech to make an impact

The Art of Productivity:
Defining success
Establishing a mission
The art of passion
The art of discovery
Motivation
Customizing goals
The art of implementation