Given the changes taking place in the economy and the workplace during the last decade this book provides a much needed tool for people who are just starting their careers or who are seeking to change their career path. Unlike other books which focus on some abstract corporation, this book emphasizes the employee's needs and perspectives, shows how to navigate the real organization of today, and includes frank discussions of issues of downsizing, "rightsizing," professionalism, promotion, and the like. Covering the entire spectrum of organizational communication issues-from researching the company and assembling a resume to dealing with leadership roles and changes in corporate culture-this book provides practical, up-to-date advice on how to develop communication skills. Those seeking a job or career change.

Organizational Communication in the Personal Context: From Interview to Retirement

Business & Money

Stacks, Don W.

Hickson, Mark

Padgett-Greely, with Marilyn

Job Hunting & Careers

Allyn&Bacon

A textbook and workbook (tear-out pages) for a beginning course in public speaking. There is nothing to help speakers who are already good become superior. The arrangement encourages neophytes to begin practice early in the learning process. A number of self-help tests are provided. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Going Public: A Practical Guide to Public Talk

Richmond, Virginia

Humor & Entertainment

Effective communication and meaningful relationships are built on listening with all of our senses.To that end, Mark Hickson III he provides numerous personal examples of how to listen and how not to listen in Why Are You Telling Me This?Get answers to questions such as:* In what ways does communication extend beyond correct grammarand pronunciation?* Why is body language so important when communicating withothers?* How can you make more accurate "guesses" about others?* In what ways do we assess the people with whom we interact?The author observes that interestingly, most people believe they are good at communication. Most believe that they listen well, although they know they don't. This is especially the case when we consider that listening is more than an auditory exercise. It involves looking, thinking, smelling, touching, and sometimes even tasting.Join the author as he examines how to improve your everyday interactions with others to relieve stress and achieve better results by boosting self awareness and mastering the art of reciprocity and synchrony.

Why Are You Telling Me This?: A Brief Introduction to Communicating

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

iUniverse

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