Since this month is speech month here at Communication FUNdamentals, I thought I'd re-post an article I wrote a while back. So many of you have emailed in to say how intimidating public speaking is. Here is JoJo's Rules for Overcoming Public Speaking Fear: Public Speaking Tips for Overcoming Fear By JoJo Tabares Public speaking is the number one fear in America-even ahead of DEATH. People make all kinds of excuses for not taking an opportunity to show others what they have to offer whether it be in a large, formal setting, an intimate gathering or just speaking up for what they believe in. Studies show that those who like making speeches are more successful and make more money. Here...
This week, I'm talking about Facebook Faux Pas. Communication on Facebook is often seen as somehow different from communication elsewhere so things are regularly done (said) over Facebook that would NEVER be tolerated in person. On Wednesday, I told you about the issue of adding people to Facebook groups without asking their permission or gaining their consent. Today is about dating. Over the weekend, I received another in a series of Facebook messages about dating. (No, this picture is not him, though I sincerely doubt the picture he has posted on his Facebook wall is him either.) Shockingly, this guy didn't just ask me if I liked Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain. After telling me a bit...
Over the last year, I've written tons of articles for the blog. Here is a very short list. I'd love to hear which ones are your favorites and why. You never know if these articles will be expanded to a full eBook in the future! ;D
1. The Case for Wrinkles
2. Ten Terrific Tips for a Less Trying Tongue
3. What Kind of Communication is Most Confusing to You?
4. You Might be a Skimmer...
5. Nitpicker's Anonymous
6. Weasel Words
7. How to Win Facebook Friends and Influence Tweeple
We'd love your feedback! Won't you cut in on the blog spammers and give us your thoughts? LOL
At the end of a long, joyous, productive, meaningful life, what will people see when they look into your face? WRINKLES! And they won't be thinking, "That face shows a joyous, productive, meaningful life" either. They'll be thinking, "Boy is that woman OLD!" Well, I'd like to change all that and I'm asking for your help. It's important to use your communication skills to change the world around you for the better. Why start with wrinkles? Well, I've written articles about grace in politics and faith before, but it struck me that I never did start at the beginning. In order to start a movement for world grace, I think it needs to begin with something more universal and easier...
This video is from Christian comics, The Skit Guys. What are you thankful for?
In addition, I have an article I wrote on The Power of Thank You to read through on this Thanksgiving Week! Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
