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Charismatic Communication: Conceptual Entrapment - How Metaphor Governs Our Lives (Part 2) (Popularity:  )
Language can be an important way people reveal their conscious and unconscious models of the world. Listening for linguistic markers can allow you to build up a reasonably accurate picture of another person’s outlook and understanding of the world. They may not be conscious of how they are presenting their worldview, however it is a simple task to match linguistic markers with behaviour and then test for accuracy.
Metaphors that are ...
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The Four Ss of Presentations (Popularity: )
Have you ever been to a presentation that you thought would never end? It seems as if some people have mastered the art of saying very little in a long time. It’s those people who seem to keep popping up in high-profile situations in which you and I are members of the audience. It’s time to get some things straight about presentations!
Let’s face it... life is one huge presentation! When ...
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Charismatic Communication: Conceptual Entrapment - How Metaphor Governs Our Lives (Popularity: )
A large body of research has been conducted into what is termed by cognitive scientists as metaphor. So as not to muddy the waters, think of metaphor as a template or lens through which you view the world. Cognitive scientists have been systematically unpacking the significance of conceptual metaphor in our daily lives since the sixties.
Those scholars propose that metaphors are not simply playthings of the mind, but are a ...
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Top Presentation Tips (Popularity: )
Pace refers to how rapidly you speak. Obviously, you don't want to sound unnatural, but research has shown that people who speak faster, louder and more fluently are perceived as more persuasive than those who do not. Stories that are delivered at a more upbeat pace are more persuasive than those that are delivered more slowly because the lively storyteller comes across as more competent and knowledgeable.
You can slow ...
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Present Powerfully (Popularity: )
So you got the job, the money is good, the co-workers are friendly your boss likes you and then it happened. You feel your throat hit your stomach and your heart skips a beat. You have been asked to do the last thing on earth that you would ever want to do...yes give a presentation...in front of you peers no less. Why did the boss pick me, you ask your ...
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Modern Life Causes Singultus: An Overlooked Stressor That Threatens Your Career (Popularity: )
The triggers of singultus are extremely many. Some of them are just everyday things like laughing, very hot or cold drinks and food or even spicy foods. But most of the triggers of problem hiccups are either caused by, or aggravated by the trials of modern life.
Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol can trigger the hiccups. Breathing fumes, eating and talking at the same time, eating too fast, eating too much ...
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Persuasion and Presentation Preparation (Popularity: )
You have to know as much as you possibly can about the people who will comprise your audience. You must uncover what their interests and expectations are. You must also take into consideration where you'll be speaking, what time of day it will be and what logistical and technical considerations may play a role.
Your whole objective is to effectively and successfully get a specific point across to them. Hence, ...
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