What would motivate YOU? Please Comment on 4 Questions!

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I’m hoping to create the “the new guide to conversation, collaboration and influence for the digital age”
(think the new Win Friends and Influence People…)

Here are titles under consideration at this point in time. Which do you prefer?

Connect. Collaborate. Communicate. (Main title)
The New Guide to Conversation, Collaboration, and Influence (Subtitle)
OR
Building Bridges (Main title)
The  Guide to Conversation, Negotiation, and Positive Influence in the Digital Age. (Subtitle)

OR

Conversation, Collaboration & Influence in the Digital Age
How to Talk to Anybody Anywhere About Anything

2. What issues would YOU want  help with? (Before you look at my list, jot down a few of your own.)

The very interested in PROVIDING YOU WHAT YOU WANT – not what I think you want.
Below is what I came up so far based on conversations and search:

3. Which do you like? Which do want to know more about? What topics are missing?

Section 1: Conversation Making (Take the Hell out of Hello!)

  • How to Start a Conversation
  • How to effectively Shake Hands
  • How to make and enjoy small talk
  • How to use open-ended questions to further the conversation
  • How to finding common ground to build relationship
  • Conversations and Cultural Diversity
  • How to instill Trust
  • How to Introduce Yourself

a) in person
b) via telephone/phone message
c) via email
d) personal setting vs. professional setting

  • How to Join a Conversation

a) in person i) planned
a) in person ii) unplanned
b) online conversations i) push (engaging with others)
b) online conversations ii) pull (drawing others to you)

  • How to End a Conversation
  • What to Say in Common Situations

a) at a party (work, cocktail etc.)
b) when giving a toast (roast or boast)
c) when someone is going through a tough time
d) when introducing someone

  • How to Deepen and Transform Connections into Professional Relationships Connection to Contact

a) connecting others
b) extending conversations – connection to customer

Section 2: Art of Collaboration

  • How to be More Diplomatic
  • How to Say No
  • How to Deliver Constructive Criticism
  • How to Deal with Criticism/Negative Feedback
  • How to Deal with Difficult People
  • How to Raise Delicate Issues
  • How to Delivery Bad News
  • How to Turn Arguments into Discussions

Section 3: Art of Positively Influencing Others

  • How to Convince Without Being Overbearing

a) parents and kids (personal)
b) work (professional)

  • How to Negotiate (A raise/promotion/deadline)
  • How to Flex your Communication Style
  • Why you Should use Positive Language and Avoid Words with No Meaning
  • How to Uncover Your Inner Charisma

a) Giving and taking compliments
b) Communicating with integrity, sincerity and authenticity- the real deal

4) Would you be willing to pay money (US$10) to have my help with those issues?
Please be BRUTALLY HONEST!! I won’t be offended! (Really.)

I suspect I’ve left out some key areas and want to include what you want to know as opposed to me giving you what I **think** you may want to know.

Please, please, take a minute to reply to this.<BIG CHEESY SMILE>

Your thoughts will help me a great deal.  I can’t write in a vacuum.  I need your assistance because this book is for you.

There are 21 comments .

Michele Dash —

I really love the idea of how to introduce yourself in different settings. I would love to see more common communications in depth and how they are handled differently using the various communication channels. I think this concept would help people who are strong communicators in a traditional sense understand how to translate these skills into the new methods of communication.

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    Lisa B. Marshall

    Can you give example of the “common communications” you are referring to?
    Can you tell me which communication channels you are most interested in?

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      Michele Dash —

      Common Communications:
      – Introduce yourself
      – Convey your passion for a topic to persuade
      – Show that you are listening
      – Show that you understand
      – Know or find out that your “listener” understands…

      Communication Channels:
      – In Person
      – Chat/Instant Messenger
      – Blog
      – Email
      – Live Webinar/Online Seminar type setting

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Lisa B. Marshall

Can you give example of the “common communications” you are referring to?
Can you tell me which communication channels you are most interested in?

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    Michele Dash —

    Common Communications:
    – Introduce yourself
    – Convey your passion for a topic to persuade
    – Show that you are listening
    – Show that you understand
    – Know or find out that your “listener” understands…

    Communication Channels:
    – In Person
    – Chat/Instant Messenger
    – Blog
    – Email
    – Live Webinar/Online Seminar type setting

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Steve Elwart

One topic I think is missing is “bridging the generational gap”. As the younger workforce gains responsibility and influence, we need to work harder to collaborate. I have found sometimes just talking to someone in a younger generation can be a challenge. I will be talking to someone and they are working on their computer and will not stop. I perceive it as rude, they perceive it as multi-tasking. Younger people would rather text than talk to you. There are many issues like these.

I think it would be an excellent section to put in when you are talking about cultural diversity.

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Steve Elwart

One topic I think is missing is “bridging the generational gap”. As the younger workforce gains responsibility and influence, we need to work harder to collaborate. I have found sometimes just talking to someone in a younger generation can be a challenge. I will be talking to someone and they are working on their computer and will not stop. I perceive it as rude, they perceive it as multi-tasking. Younger people would rather text than talk to you. There are many issues like these.

I think it would be an excellent section to put in when you are talking about cultural diversity.

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Bernie Mayall —

I will go away and respond to those questions. But I can tell you immediately that I would pay good money for your advice! I have your audiobook Ace Your Interview – fab!!!!

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Bernie Mayall —

I will go away and respond to those questions. But I can tell you immediately that I would pay good money for your advice! I have your audiobook Ace Your Interview – fab!!!!

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Lisa B. Marshall

Steve: Your comment inspired a new title. Building Bridges. Breaking Barriers. (Main title.)
The Modern Guide to Connecting, Collaborating, & Positive Influence (Subtitle)

What do you guys think?

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Lisa B. Marshall

Steve: Your comment inspired a new title. Building Bridges. Breaking Barriers. (Main title.)
The Modern Guide to Connecting, Collaborating, & Positive Influence (Subtitle)

What do you guys think?

Reply »
Lisa B. Marshall

Steve: Your comment inspired a new title. Building Bridges. Breaking Barriers. (Main title.)
The Modern Guide to Connecting, Collaborating, & Positive Influence (Subtitle)

What do you guys think?

Reply »
Lisa B. Marshall

Steve: Your comment inspired a new title. Building Bridges. Breaking Barriers. (Main title.)
The Modern Guide to Connecting, Collaborating, & Positive Influence (Subtitle)

What do you guys think?

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Janet —

Connect. Collaborate. Compel.

I hope that you discuss the communication issues that stem from choosing the different channels such as email, chats, loops, Facebook, Tweeter, and LinkedIn.

Also, will there be a section on how to compensate for the loss of non-verbal communication when presenting webinars or podcasts.

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Janet —

Connect. Collaborate. Compel.

I hope that you discuss the communication issues that stem from choosing the different channels such as email, chats, loops, Facebook, Tweeter, and LinkedIn.

Also, will there be a section on how to compensate for the loss of non-verbal communication when presenting webinars or podcasts.

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Joshua Reyher —

Lisa,

For your title bother work but I really liked your opening question as a title, Modern Guide to Communicate. There are fundamentals and methods. The methods change based on media while the fundamentals of don’t. So I think your title should reflect that. If you are focusing on the traditional fundamentals I would recommend an “Elements of Style” sort of lasting title. While if more method based Modern Guide.

In the military we use a term C3: Command Control Communicate. C3 sounds cool and may fit an aggressive business model. C3: Connect, Converse, and Compel

2. I believe I am sincere and want other inputs but once I understand what others are saying I want to move on. I get their point. They have made it. Let’s move on. How do I get them to move on without seeming over bearing and disrepectful.

3. I am drawn in by Section 3. I listen to your podcast so the first 2 sections are familiar to me and it is difficult to comment.

4. I didn’t think I would have bought your last book but I did so I don’t know. If I did I would want something more concrete than audio. I would like aides / digital queue cards that I could pull from. Something that I could look at quickly as a reference on an E reader. I would like an iPad some day so who knows.

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Joshua Reyher —

Lisa,

For your title bother work but I really liked your opening question as a title, Modern Guide to Communicate. There are fundamentals and methods. The methods change based on media while the fundamentals of don’t. So I think your title should reflect that. If you are focusing on the traditional fundamentals I would recommend an “Elements of Style” sort of lasting title. While if more method based Modern Guide.

In the military we use a term C3: Command Control Communicate. C3 sounds cool and may fit an aggressive business model. C3: Connect, Converse, and Compel

2. I believe I am sincere and want other inputs but once I understand what others are saying I want to move on. I get their point. They have made it. Let’s move on. How do I get them to move on without seeming over bearing and disrepectful.

3. I am drawn in by Section 3. I listen to your podcast so the first 2 sections are familiar to me and it is difficult to comment.

4. I didn’t think I would have bought your last book but I did so I don’t know. If I did I would want something more concrete than audio. I would like aides / digital queue cards that I could pull from. Something that I could look at quickly as a reference on an E reader. I would like an iPad some day so who knows.

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Kasuma724 —

I would vote for “Connect. Collaborate. Communicate. (Main title)
I like the alliterative power of the 3 “c” words in a row, and they are words that describe how communication happens today.

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Kasuma724 —

I would vote for “Connect. Collaborate. Communicate. (Main title)
I like the alliterative power of the 3 “c” words in a row, and they are words that describe how communication happens today.

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Mendezw —

Question #1-The Key to Business Communication/Connect Collobrate Communicate
Question #2-Training yourself in a leadership role
Question #3-How to ask questions while still looking competant
Question #4-Yes, I would pay $10 dollars.

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Mendezw —

Question #1-The Key to Business Communication/Connect Collobrate Communicate
Question #2-Training yourself in a leadership role
Question #3-How to ask questions while still looking competant
Question #4-Yes, I would pay $10 dollars.

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