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Ever wonder why some individuals effortlessly command attention and influence, while others struggle to be heard? The answer lies in mastering the art of communication. No one wants to be misunderstood. Yet, most people are unaware of how often their message is lost to verbal and non-verbal distractions and bad habits. Credibility, and ultimately influence, is easily lost with communication missteps.
Influence requires credibility. And credibility requires critical thinking and clear communication. Sounds simple enough, but too often muddled messages get lost, and credibility suffers. In our on-line world, it’s never been more important.
Mastering the art of communication and elevating your influence requires insights and thoughtful planning, but knowing where to start, steps to take, and pitfalls to avoid is no easy task. Don’t leave it to chance.
Loaded with actionable coaching tips, The Clarity Advantage is your personal communication coach. Whether it's navigating meetings, emails, or online conversations, the authors guide you through the maze, offering insights to enhance your clarity and, subsequently, your credibility including:
Vivid and relatable real-life stories illustrate the ten common pitfalls to clear communication in action. The five solid pathways to circumvent the ten communication pitfalls. These pathways not only capture colleagues' attention but also elevate your influence. Numerous practical tools and tips to help you master the 4 C’s of effective communication – critical thinking, clarity, credibility, and clout – including, to name just a few, the pocket guide to critical thinking, proven approaches to problem solving, how to unlock the powerful potential of questions, and the Crystal Rule: 10 guiding principles for trouble free communication. If you've ever felt sidelined in a meeting, struggled with unclear communication, or faced challenges to your credibility, you can elevate your influence to new heights.
Published | Jun 18 2024 |
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Format | Hardback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 272 |
ISBN | 9781538179024 |
Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Illustrations | 1 Table |
Dimensions | 224 x 147 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Tim and Roger have provided a terrific resource for leaders, aspiring leaders, and anyone who is in a position of positive influence. They clearly describe their core concept of the interrelationships between critical thinking, clarity, credibility, and clout. Readers will benefit from their common-sense approach, the realistic case studies, and numerous practical tips. I know I will.
Carol Cartwright, President Emeritus, Kent State University and Bowling Green State University, senior fellow, Association of Governing Boards
The lessons in this book should be followed by every leader. Points we take as a given but necessary for those learning, and a reminder for those who know too much. Key lessons from this book will now be shared in my Leadership classes.
Scott McCallum, PhD, former Wisconsin governor, former CEO of the Aidmatrix Foundation, professor at UW Milwaukee graduate school
Practicing what they preach, in The Clarity Advantage, Tobin and Peterson offer simple, practical and actionable advice on how to frame your communications to get results and enhance your leadership brand.
Scott Eblin, award-winning executive coach and bestselling author of The Next Level
You all have the ability to influence, and you all have your brand…who you are and what others say about you. The authors do a very practical and valuable job of exploring what is at the foundation of these two things…CLARITY. Be sure to read this one to get the insight, ideas, and inspiration to take your influence and brand to the next level.
Danny Bader, keynote speaker and bestselling author of Back to Life, The Path of Resilience, and Taking The Sh*t Out of the Show, 7 Short Stories to Navigate Life's Challenges
Clear communication is as effective as it is hard to master. The Clarity Advantage is an excellent book that uses real-world stories to demonstrate why clear communication is crucial and provides coaching tips to help you succeed. It is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their communication skills and boost their influence.
Eivind Slaaen, Head of People & Culture Development, Hilti Corporation
The Clarity Advantage provides insightful tips for both leaders and followers to ponder as they connect with one another. It challenges us to pause before making common communication missteps. Tobin and Peterson did a terrific job illuminating some of our tendencies to react before realizing the impact of our words.
Katie Rosenbusch, PhD, professor at George Mason University and Org Development Consultant
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