Have you ever written an email you thought was clear only to have the recipient reply: "What on earth are you talking about?" Do you occasionally find that your email misspeaks? Did you ever NOT say what you meant to say over email? I think we all have had times like these, but with a few easily implemented tips, these can be fewer and farther between! Join me in the next few months as I begin a new article series just for my newsletter subscribers on effective emailing! These articles will eventually make their way into a book that will be offered for sale on the Art of Eloquence website. However, if you are one of our newsletter subscribers, you...
So often I'm asked if communication skills are really that important for every day life. I've developed a quote I'd like to put on every bumper sticker. "While you may manage to live your entire life without making a speech, you will not get through one day without communicating something to someone!" The past week, while I was posting about the National Words Matter Week contest, there were several news stories that came across my eDesk that illustrate the reasons behind why communication skills are not just needed for lawyers and politicians. Here are two: An article from March 5, 2010 states Doctors urged to do more listening as complaints about care increase Among other things it states "Officials say...
I have a very special treat for my homeschool friends this week! The authors of the brand new book, One By One: The Homeschool Group Leader's Guide to Motivating Your Members, are joining me for a free seminar this Wednesday and YOU'RE INVITED! Kristen and Denise have a great deal to share about topics all homeschool group and co op leaders share. Ever wonder how to motivate your teens? How to avoid burnout? How to communicate in a way that gets positive results in your homeschool group or co op? Well, the Wednesday at 3:30pm EST/12:30pm PST you will get all your answers and MORE! Come join us! The live event is free! When: Wednesday, March 10th Time: 3:30pm EST/12:30pm...
Homeschool Group Leader Workshop 03/10/2010 12:30 pm PST/3:30pm EST Join JoJo Tabares author of "Say What You Mean: The Language of Leadership" and her co-hosts Kristen Fagala and Denise Hyde authors of "One By One: A Homeschool Group Leader's Guide to Motivating Your Members" as we discuss how homeschool group leaders can lead more effectively with less stress and get more participation! Why motivation is a huge part of successful leadership What leadership is . . . (relationship) Three burning questions every leader must ask Questions leaders have asked us: how to avoid burnout, how to get people to show up, how to get more volunteers Tips on motivating teens Why we need leadership skills What a leader isn't 16...
I've been working all week to bring you some fabulous values! Art of Eloquence is adding more value packages to save you money and give you bundles of value! Our new value packages allow you to save money by purchasing several studies together! AND we have created a Value Package Page on our site to give you a nice overview of all the ways your family can save on these fabulous bundles we've put together for preschoolers all the way on up through adults! We even have a special value package that has a little something for the entire family! Here is a list of the value packages you will now (or soon) find at Art of Eloquence.com but keep...
