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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

Who we are, what we believe, and everything we stand for goes from theory to reality when we communicate. In The Art of Communication, the first book of the new Jim Stovall and Dr. Ray Hull "Your Ultimate Guide" series for personal development and business success, the authors use their decades of combined experience, research, and natural abilities to powerfully illustrate the specifics of effective communication. Stovall's revealing stories mixed with Dr. Ray Hull's straightforward, factual approach combine to make this a must-hear for businesspeople, salespeople, entrepreneurs, teachers, pastors, academics, and anyone wanting to improve their lives. Listen to this book and understand more about: 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 Communicating in meetings

In The Art of Presentation, the second book of the new Jim Stovall and Dr. Ray Hull Your Ultimate Guide series for personal development and business success, the authors use their decades of combined experience, research, and natural abilities to powerfully illustrate the specifics of effective public speaking. Listen to this book to learn more about: 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 Stovall's revealing stories mixed with Dr. Ray Hull s straightforward, factual approach combine to make this a must-hear for businesspeople, salespeople, entrepreneurs, teachers, pastors, academics, and anyone wanting to improve their public speaking abilities.

Optimism is your secret weapon in business and in life. It is custom designed specifically for you, and it is capable of bringing you everything you want. Optimism can overcome financial problems, physical disabilities, and personal challenges. In Jim Stovall's latest audiobook The Art of Optimism, he uses stories, studies, and personal experience to illustrate how adopting an attitude of optimism can change your life. Listen and learn: How to fuel optimism How to find opportunity through optimism How to overcome negative circumstances How to maintain optimism in business and in life How optimism is your most important asset And much more!

Authors Jim Stovall and Ray H. Hull, PhD, are lifelong learners and teachers of successful best practices across a wide spectrum of topics including education, communication, and influence. The Art of Influence, written in Jim's entertaining, story-telling style alongside Dr. Hull's straight-forward, factual approach is a must-listen for businesspeople, salespeople, entrepreneurs, and anyone wanting to improve their place of influence in life. Listen to this audiobook and understand more about: What makes someone influential How to build your life and legacy into one of influence Why it is important to learn how to gain influence How the changing world affects how you influence others Universal in appeal and highly accessible, this book acts as a spotlight on the truth that there has never been a better time to learn the art of influence!

In this book, you will have the opportunity to define your own success, create a life mission to achieve success, forge productivity on your own terms, and then begin to succeed by effectively utilizing motivation, communication, and implementations. Jim Stovall is a prolific author (over 30 published books), columnist, and speaker in the field of personal development. Beginning with a call for an honest assessment of ourselves and where we are in life, Stovall deconstructs the life of a productive and successful individual so that we can learn the steps that lead us from mediocrity to the rewards of life that most only wish for. Written in an entertaining, story-telling style, this is a must-listen for businesspeople, salespeople, entrepreneurs, and anyone wanting to improve their place in life. Listen to this book and understand more about: Defining success Establishing a mission The art of passion The art of discovery Motivation Customizing goals The art of implementation And much more!

The top achievers learn the most and apply what they learn; therefore, there is no skill, information, or lesson more vital than learning how to learn. This book is a must-listen for business executives, entrepreneurs, people interested in personal development, trainers, teachers, and students. We live in a world where, more and more, we succeed based on what we know rather than what task we perform. Authors Jim Stovall and Ray Hull, PhD, are lifelong learners and teachers of successful best practices across a wide spectrum of topics including learning and education. Listen to this book to understand more about the ways people learn: Action steps for learning New methods to learn How learning will help you achieve your goals Universal in appeal and highly accessible, this book acts as a spotlight on the truth that there is no one seeking any goal who doesn't need to learn how to learn!