You've Got 8 Seconds
Communication Secrets for a Distracted World
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3.6 • 8 Ratings
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
The average attention span has dropped to 8 seconds. To break through to people, you need to focus on your audience, be slightly different, and deliver with finesse.
Every day at work, people do three things: talk, listen, and pretend to listen. Through fast, fun, actionable tips, You've Got 8 Seconds explains what works and what doesn't, what's forgettable and what sticks. With stories, scripts, and examples of good and bad messages, communications expert Paul Hellman reveals three main strategies:
Focus: Design a strong message - then say it in secondsVariety: Make routine information come alivePresence: Convey confidence and command attention
You'll discover practical techniques, including the fast-focus method that Hellman uses with leadership teams; how to stand out in the first seconds of a presentation; and 10 actions that spell executive presence.
Whether pitching a project, giving a speech, selling a product, or just writing an email, You've Got 8 Seconds will make sure you get heard, get remembered, and get results.
Customer Reviews
The sequel I didn’t write
I am biased. “8 Seconds” is the perfect compliment to my book, “Manners Will Take You Where Brains and Money Won’t: Wisdom from Momma and 35 Years at NASA.” 8 Seconds is about our manners! Get them right and you’ll do well. Study this book (and mine) and you’ll find your superpower.
Pass
Poorly written with purely obvious advice. Nothing of tremendous value here.