101 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills Instantly is a terrific treasury of tips and techniques to help you become a more effective communicator instantly. Crisp, clear "how to" information is presented "bullet" style for beginners and pros alike. Contents include tips on speaking, listening, nonverbal communications, and behavior that lead to better results at work, at home, and in the community.

Whether a business fails or succeeds often depends more on communication skills than technical "know how." Effective communication, the ability to share and receive ideas leading to mutual understanding, connects us to others. That connection can be created instantly, cultivating successful relationships that lead to greater understanding, harmony, and productivity. In our fast-paced world where communication mistakes take their toll in an instant, this book arms you with the who, what, when, where, and how to communicate it right, helping to avoid costly mistakes, misunderstandings, and misgivings.

"Good communication is like a graceful dance," says Condrill. "It's learning the right moves and taking the steps needed for flowing smoothly through our encounters with others. When we know what to say and how to say it, we dramatically reduce our stress levels, experience greater harmony with others and enjoy more opportunities to get what we want." Bough adds, "When we're out of step with our communications, we run the risk of stepping on toes, being disconnected from others and ruining our chances for productive, and satisfying interpersonal relationships."

This book will help you discover your strong points quickly by skimming the contents. You can then spend more time in areas where you might need improvement. Could you be a better listener? Screen out distractions. Tune out nearby conversations. Turn off TV, radios, beepers and focus on the speaker. Nothing you can do will make others feel more important than giving them your full attention. Could you be a more persuasive speaker? Know what you want; think before you talk; ask questions that lead your listener to want to form a bond with you.

More effective communication leads to:

• Increased pride in personal performance and a more expansive view of possibilities.

• Greater exposure to new ideas resulting in a broader understanding of the world around us.

• Enhanced feelings of safety and friendship with less likelihood of hostility.

Who can benefit from this book? Professionals, sales people, business persons, students, volunteers, parents, almost everyone can benefit from the points presented in this book. Whether your goal is to present a powerful image, command and convey respect, sell an idea, pitch a product, strike a deal, handle arguments or organize productive meetings, 101 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills Instantly gives you the "know-how" to produce successful outcomes. You can put these tips into practice immediately.

Effective communication skills are the mark of an achiever ... always have been, always will be.

Authors Condrill and Bough innately understand the power of how verbal and nonverbal cues conveyed during business, social or personal interactions impact successful outcomes. Both are international experts, speaking about their passion and training people worldwide for improving the world of communication. Condrill and Bough are members of the National Speakers Association, Toastmasters International and other professional organizations dedicated to improving quality and performance.

Third printing, revised, June 1999.
Available in paperback or audio cassette tape at bookstores, BookZone, or GoalMinds, 1 800 697-5680.

"This is a small, handy book to kick-start your speaking experience and it will do a hell of a lot for your personality, too.... An excellent, provocative view into the minds and hearts of speakers, organized for maximum effectiveness and written superbly by two authors who know exactly what they mean."
-- The Book Reader

"A must for anyone in sales. I have trained sales people for twenty years. This is one of the best guides for beginners and a great reminder for pros. It belongs on the 'important' shelf in your book case."
-- Tom Grady, Award-winning Sales Manager.

"A power-packed, easy-to-use guide for everyone, especially useful for persons using English as a second language. this book not only instructs in communication skills, but also in attitudes and behavior. I am referring it to all my friends and associates."
-- Hsu Terry Wang, President, New World Bilingual Institute.

For more information, contact:

Jo Condrill
GoalMinds
800-697-5680
condrill@goalminds.com
http://www.goalminds.com