The Art of Communication: Your Competitive Edge [Standard Large Print 16 Pt Edition]

Who we are, what we believe, and everything we stand for goes from theory to reality when we communicate.In The Art of Communication, the first book of the new Jim Stovall & Dr. Raymond Hull Your Ultimate Guide series for personal development and business success, the authors use their decades of combined experience, research, and natural abilities to powerfully illustrate the specifics of effective communication.Stovall's revealing stories mixed with Dr. Raymond Hull's straightforward, factual approach combine to make this a must-read for businesspeople, salespeople, entrepreneurs, teachers, pastors, academics, and anyone wanting to improve their lives, Read this book and understand more about: Â- Considering your audience and adjusting communication styleÂ- What your non-verbal communication says about youÂ- Dressing for maximum successÂ- Public speakingÂ- Written words vs. spoken wordsÂ- Communication through conductÂ- Active listeningÂ- Conflict resolutionÂ- Creating a comfortable environment for effective communicationÂ- Communicating in meetings

Jim Stovall has enjoyed success as an author, athlete, investment broker, and entrepreneur while dealing with the challenge of blindness. During his remarkable life, Jim has been a national champion Olympic weightlifter, as well as the author of 26 books. In addition to his personal achievements, Jim was honored as the 2000 International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as a recipient of this prestigious award.Raymond H. Hull, PhD brings over twenty-five years experience in training those who desire success in public speaking, speech clarity, voice enhancement, and professional image/style and etiquette. His education includes a BA in Communications and Drama- McPherson College; the MA in Communication Disorders-University of South Dakota; and the PhD in Neurosciences of communication-University of Denver. Beside teaching public speaking at the university level, he brings a lifetime of experience in public speaking with over 300 public appearances in the U.S. and other countries to large and small audiences; successful theatrical experience, and professional radio and television production and onmicrophone/ camera experience to those who he instructs.