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Power Talk: Using Language to Build Authority and Influence

by Sarah Myers McGinty

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Show up on time, work hard, do well, and rise up the corporate ladder? Maybe. Oral communication is the most crucial ingredient in advancement on the job. In Power Talk, Sarah Myers McGinty analyzes the social and psychological elements of speech in the workplace, helping readers hear who's in charge and talk their way ahead. Fast trackers match the right speaking style to the situation and develop a corporate voice that comes across loud and clear. From the voice mail message that gets a call back to navigating a department meeting, listeners will learn how to become their own best spokesperson and advocate.… (more)
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Concise and insightful. The first half focuses on two styles: Language from the Center and Language from the Edge. Speakers tend toward one or the other but need to learn to apply both as appropriate for maximum effectiveness. Her technique for getting there is: Looking In, Looking Out, Trying In, and Trying Out. The last half of the book is about linguistics, conventions, and how communication is changing. I found it both academically and practically interesting. ( )
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Show up on time, work hard, do well, and rise up the corporate ladder? Maybe. Oral communication is the most crucial ingredient in advancement on the job. In Power Talk, Sarah Myers McGinty analyzes the social and psychological elements of speech in the workplace, helping readers hear who's in charge and talk their way ahead. Fast trackers match the right speaking style to the situation and develop a corporate voice that comes across loud and clear. From the voice mail message that gets a call back to navigating a department meeting, listeners will learn how to become their own best spokesperson and advocate.

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