Romney did an excellent job of delivering his victory speech the other day. His focus has changed since becoming the presumptive nominee. He's now focusing on conservative issues vs President Obama's record instead of spending his time attacking the other Republican candidates. The other candidates are getting behind him and that is unifying the party. Further, Romney has learned a few things about being a good speaker in the last few months. In this speech, his timing was good. He hit all the major issues Republicans are concerned about. He sounded and looked presidential. He was gracious and uplifting. While he didn't sound like Ronald Reagan using wit and humor, he did sound and look remeniscent of Reagan in his...
Communication is a word you've probably heard since you were young, but I'll bet you can't define it. Some people think communication is talking, conversation, making a speech or persuading someone of something. Others think it's manners, etiquette or social graces. Merriam Webster defines communication as "an act or instance of transmitting," "information transmitted or conveyed," "a verbal or written message," "exchange of information," "personal rapport," or their most comprehensive definition, "a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior." Wikipedia has one of the most complete definitions of communication I have ever seen: "Communication is the activity of conveying information. Communication has been derived from the Latin word "communis", meaning...
Don't look now, but Gundar, our own personal Technology Gremlin, hasn't been as busy here at Art of Eloquence the last few days. Yes, we still have some computer issues, but our newly redesigned website and shopping cart are working just fine. That gave us some time to start thinking about the kinds of information (and FUN) we'd like to have for you in 2012. You're going to start seeing some changes right here on the AoE Blog and also in our newsletter beginning this week! We're bringing back some old favorites (categories)...with a twist! Mailbag Mondays start back up again today and will feature thngs like my commentary on the communication skills of a political figure or entertainer, my take on a recent...
We've updated all our sample lessons! Over the last year, I have been working almost exclusively on new communication studies, especially the ones that you have told us you needed. Over the year, we have released: Say What You Mean Debating the Issues Say What You Mean Overcoming Social Anxiety Say What You Mean Beginning Debate Say What You Mean Avoiding, Reducing and Resolving Conflicts This past year has left me precious little time to do some much needed revising of our website...and you all know how UNtechie I am. Well, in the past few weeks, I've been working on several aspects of our website and today I'm ready to announce our first series of changes:...
Art of Eloquence is all about sharing the Communication FUNdamentals and we do that each year in creative and unique ways. Though we do sell a variety of eBooks and digital products that teach preschoolers through adults various topics within speech communication, we are mostly a ministry. That is to say, we give away a TON of information and free gifts each year. One of the ways we love to serve is by hosting various seminars throughout the year on the Art of Eloquence Workshop and Seminar Channel on TalkShoe! We are planning a fabulous line up of seminars and workshops featuring a variety of co hosts and panels of speakers to help you become more effective communicators both in...
