You made a great point -- but did anybody hear it? Every day at work, people do three things: talk, listen, and pretend to listen.
That's not surprising--the average attention span has dropped to 8 seconds.
To get heard, says high-stakes communications expert Paul Hellman, you need to focus your message, be slightly different, and deliver with finesse.
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, the book reveals three main strategies: FOCUS: Design a strong message--then say it in seconds.
VARIETY: Make routine information come alive.
PRESENCE: Convey confidence and command attention.
You'll discover practical techniques, including the Fast-Focus Method(TM) that the author 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 your next email, with You've Got 8 Seconds you'll get heard, get remembered, and get results.
Things | Talk listen and pretend to listen |
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With stories, scripts, and examples of good and bad messages, the book reveals three main strategies | Focusdesign a strong messagethen say it in seconds |
Variety | Make routine information come alive |
Presence | Convey confidence and command attention |