You've Got 8 Seconds: Communication Secrets for a Distracted World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780814438305)

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 seconds
• Variety: Make routine information come alive
• Presence: 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.

Author: Paul Hellman
ISBN-10: 081443830X
ISBN-13: 9780814438305
Publisher: Amacom
Language: English
Published: 04/13/2017
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d