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3rd Annual Video Countdown to CHRISTmas

Music Videos are a powerful form of communication because they involve several of the senses and creative talent as well!  The 2010 Video Countdown to CHRISTmas is even bigger and better than the two previous year's countdowns had been!  It's been expanded to two weeks prior to CHRISTmas instead of just one!  Stay tuned each day for all the video CHRISTmas fun! We begin the countdown with an old favorite: Amazing Grace Video Laser Light Show Extravaganza!  This version, though, is high def so...Enjoy! Music is a powerful form of communication.  It uses several of your senses and it's fun.  For more information on fun ways to learn communication skills for preschoolers through adults, visit Art of Eloquence.com!

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Ten Terrific Tips for a Less Trying Tongue

"Be not careless in deeds, nor confused in words, nor rambling in thought." -Marcus Aelius Aurelius When we communicate in a confusing way we create uncertainty, hesitation, misunderstanding and offense.  What follows can be hurt feelings, anger and even a dissolution of relationships.  However, being more clear and precise in our speech just takes a little training.  Here are just a few very simple tips for speaking more clearly. In other words...Ten Terrific Tips for a less Trying Tongue. 1. Put Yourself in Your Audience's Shoes Trust me.  They won't mind sharing!  Think about the people to whom you are speaking.  What would they expect?  What might they already know about what you are about to share?  What might they...

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Cone of Silence

To end Nostalgia Week here on Communication FUNdamentals, I have a YouTube clip from a vintage show.  Get Smart was one of my favorite TV shows because it was GOOFY!  This clip is "The Cone of Silence" and demonstrates what happens when we put undue restrictions on our communication.  Enjoy! So what happens when we put undue restrictions on our communication?  We don't always get our point across clearly because we "miss it by THAT much!"

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