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Classic Baby Babble Video!

It's preschool week here at Communiation FUNdamentals as we get ready for our weekly podcast on the Communication Comedy Network!  This week we are asking the question if it's too early to begin teaching our preschoolers to communicate effectively. Preschoolers have a natural curiosity and a hankering for learning.  Preschoolers are the most teachable students and it can be a blessing to begin teaching them these vital skills.  To illustrate just how much young children feel the need to communicate with us, I give you this video: Tune in to tomorrow's Talk Talk Show: The Talk Show About Talking on the Communication Comedy Network and find out how and what we should teach our preschoolers about communication skills!  Each Thursday...

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Say What You Mean When You're in Business

This week I'm talking about social networking mostly on Facebook.  Next week I'll be talking about Twitter.  Since many people use social networking sites for business, I wanted to share with you a resource Art of Eloquence has for small business owners. Say What You Mean When You're in Business! 87% of what you do all day is communication related. Make the most of it by learning some simple techniques that will drastically improve communication with your customers, business associates, suppliers, employees and/or downline. Studies show that effective communicators are more successful people who are comfortable making presentations or speeches are more likely to be successful. This Christian-based and easy to use, this is a great reference for those in...

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7 Wonders of the Christian World

7 Wonders of the Christian World By JoJo Tabares 1. I wonder why: It’s scary to hear someone passionate about God, but inspiring to hear someone passionate about Football. 2. I wonder why: It’s normal to believe in God, yet crazy to believe in Satan. 3. I wonder why: It’s understandable that you talk to God, but insane if you hear Him speak to you. 4. I wonder why: A miracle is not believable, yet multiple instances of coincidence is. 5. I wonder why: It’s silly to believe in Adam and Eve, but not in atom and evolution. 6. I wonder why: It’s acceptable to talk about God, but offensive to talk about Jesus. 7. I wonder why: It’s commendable...

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Six Ways to be a Bad Conversationalist

Six Ways to be a Bad Conversationalist by JoJo Tabares Everyone can talk, but not everyone is a good conversationalist.  If you haven't had much experience or training, there are some conversation mistakes that can make you someone nobody wants to talk to. 1. Mr. Prove-It: Mr. Prove-It will make you prove the validity of everything that comes out of your mouth.  Having a conversation with him is like swimming upstream.  Their favorite expression is "Really?!".  They take all the fun out of a conversation!  Often they can be found leaning back in their chair, stroking their chin with a look of superiority on their face.  Mr. Prove-It leaves no stone unturned.  This is an extreme example but Mr. Prove-It...

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If communication is so important, why isn't everyone studying it?

"A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." Proverbs 25:11 This week on The Talk Talk Show on the Communication Comedy Network, I'm asking the question, "If communication is so important, why isn't everyone studying it?"  In my seminars I ask how many think communication skills are important for every day life.  Just about everyone in the audience will raise their hand.  However, when I ask my next question, I get puzzled looks:  How many of you have studied communication skills or are teaching them to your children? "The wise in heart accepts commands, but the chattering fool comes to ruin." Proverbs 10:8 Usually about three hands go up.  One says she took a speech...

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