{"id":1546,"date":"2020-03-24T16:30:07","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T16:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/?p=1546"},"modified":"2020-06-09T16:47:54","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T16:47:54","slug":"eighth-years-the-charm-business-communication-insights-to-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/24\/eighth-years-the-charm-business-communication-insights-to-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"Eighth Year&#8217;s The Charm: Business Communication Insights To Excel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Eight-with-candle-Pixabay-OpenClipart-Vectors-27420.png?fit=626%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Eight-with-candle-Pixabay-OpenClipart-Vectors-27420.png?w=783&amp;ssl=1 783w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Eight-with-candle-Pixabay-OpenClipart-Vectors-27420.png?resize=184%2C300&amp;ssl=1 184w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Eight-with-candle-Pixabay-OpenClipart-Vectors-27420.png?resize=626%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 626w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Eight-with-candle-Pixabay-OpenClipart-Vectors-27420.png?resize=768%2C1255&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-regular-font-size\">The Rethinking Business Communications Blog clocks eight today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-regular-font-size\">Over the past seven years, it has consistently provided insights and value in business communications to guide you to excel in your business and career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-regular-font-size\">The new reality &#8211; the scourge of the COVID-19\npandemic, has caused entire countries to shut down and economic activities to\ngrind to a halt. Worrisome tales of human suffering in this health crisis\nabound. Moreover, the gripping panic and widespread misinformation threaten our\npeace, relationships, and livelihoods. Yet, these forces should not, and must\nnot be permitted to overcome the human spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-regular-font-size\">So while we adapt to the new norm of social\ndistancing and take other precautions to protect ourselves and loved ones, to curb\nthe contagion and eventually eliminate the disease, we need effective communication\nmore than ever. We need to learn how to communicate interpersonally and virtually\nto distribute facts, provide hope, and collaborate efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-regular-font-size\">That&#8217;s why I remain committed to sharing insights and exploring the fascinating world of communication to help professionals and business leaders to inspire, inform, and bond with others. Great communication, after all, &nbsp;changes minds, moves hearts, and triggers action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-regular-font-size\">Now the blog continues to win awards. In addition to its ongoing rank as one of the<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.feedspot.com\/communication_blogs\/\"> &#8216;Top &nbsp;30 Communication Blogs&#8217;<\/a> by Feedspot since 2017, this year, Feedspot ranked it in a new category &#8211; as<strong> <\/strong>one &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.feedspot.com\/lagos_blogs\/\">Top 75 Lagos Influencers, Blogs, Podcasts &amp; YouTubers in 2020<\/a>&#8216;. Moreover, in 2019, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expertido.org\/best-communication-blogs-reviews\">Expertido<\/a> named it one of the &#8216;Best Communication Blogs&#8217;. While validation from such authorities is heartwarming, what I treasure most is feedback from readers that the blog has helped them and provided great value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-regular-font-size\">Therefore, in keeping with tradition, I&#8217;m celebrating the eighth year of this blog by sharing quotes from articles published in the period. I hope these posts inspire you to become a more effective communicator,&nbsp;thereby helping you boost your business and professional relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\" class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>1)<\/strong> <strong>&#8220;Complexity does nothing but to create a <em>you-versus-them <\/em>scenario, which doesn&#8217;t translate to actionable support.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Post:&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Inspiring Leaders Beware: Complex\nCommunication Kills Influence <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Date: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>April 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>URL: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-rethinking-business-communications-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"qT4dkku7EY\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/30\/inspiring-leaders-beware-of-complex-communication-which-kills-influence\/\">Inspiring Leaders Beware: Complex Communication Kills Influence<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Inspiring Leaders Beware: Complex Communication Kills Influence&#8221; &#8212; Rethinking Business Communications Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/30\/inspiring-leaders-beware-of-complex-communication-which-kills-influence\/embed\/#?secret=Mv6vM6a6gP#?secret=qT4dkku7EY\" data-secret=\"qT4dkku7EY\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\" class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>2) &#8220;Excellent speaking skills will amplify your visibility and heighten your expertise<\/strong>.<strong>&#8220;<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cartoon-woman-presenting-Pixabay-Mohamed-Hassan.jpg?fit=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cartoon-woman-presenting-Pixabay-Mohamed-Hassan.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cartoon-woman-presenting-Pixabay-Mohamed-Hassan.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cartoon-woman-presenting-Pixabay-Mohamed-Hassan.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cartoon-woman-presenting-Pixabay-Mohamed-Hassan.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cartoon-woman-presenting-Pixabay-Mohamed-Hassan.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cartoon-woman-presenting-Pixabay-Mohamed-Hassan.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cartoon-woman-presenting-Pixabay-Mohamed-Hassan.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Post:<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Female Professionals: Speak Up To\nAdvance In Your Careers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Date: &nbsp;<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>URL: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-rethinking-business-communications-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ZIqIx80jk5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/30\/female-professionals-speak-up-to-advance-in-your-careers\/\">Female Professionals: Speak Up To Advance In Your Careers<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Female Professionals: Speak Up To Advance In Your Careers&#8221; &#8212; Rethinking Business Communications Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/30\/female-professionals-speak-up-to-advance-in-your-careers\/embed\/#?secret=UFVaWxsUhc#?secret=ZIqIx80jk5\" data-secret=\"ZIqIx80jk5\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\" class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>3) &#8220;One way to beat the impact of automation, artificial intelligence and other (possibly) more experienced or qualified peers, is to be able to speak persuasively and to write convincingly. These two skills will amplify your profile and place you at the forefront of those who make decisions &#8211; from supervisors to hiring managers.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Students: Beat Your Competition With Effective\nCommunication Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June&nbsp;\n2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-rethinking-business-communications-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"d90NWeKXBJ\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/26\/students-beat-your-competition-with-effective-communication-skills\/\">Students: Beat Your Competition With Effective Communication Skills<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Students: Beat Your Competition With Effective Communication Skills&#8221; &#8212; Rethinking Business Communications Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/26\/students-beat-your-competition-with-effective-communication-skills\/embed\/#?secret=ADSu18dhLM#?secret=d90NWeKXBJ\" data-secret=\"d90NWeKXBJ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\" class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>4)<\/strong> <strong>&#8220;Highlight the attributes the celebrant possesses that make him\/her special to all he\/she meets, and state clearly why that person should be esteemed.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Champagne-glasses-for-toasting-Pixabay-Jill-Wellington.jpg?fit=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Champagne-glasses-for-toasting-Pixabay-Jill-Wellington.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Champagne-glasses-for-toasting-Pixabay-Jill-Wellington.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Champagne-glasses-for-toasting-Pixabay-Jill-Wellington.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Champagne-glasses-for-toasting-Pixabay-Jill-Wellington.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Champagne-glasses-for-toasting-Pixabay-Jill-Wellington.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How To Give A Befitting Toast To Family &amp;\nFriends<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July&nbsp;\n2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-rethinking-business-communications-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"OFtuKqlxVu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/30\/how-to-give-a-befitting-toast-to-family-friends\/\">How To Give A Befitting Toast To Family &#038; Friends<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How To Give A Befitting Toast To Family &#038; Friends&#8221; &#8212; Rethinking Business Communications Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/30\/how-to-give-a-befitting-toast-to-family-friends\/embed\/#?secret=fF4t9CtGmT#?secret=OFtuKqlxVu\" data-secret=\"OFtuKqlxVu\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\" class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>5)<\/strong> <strong>&#8220;Get participants to feel that they could achieve great things by following your recommendations; inspire them to action, and your work will be complete<\/strong>.<strong>&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Five\nFoolproof Techniques to Connect With Your Audience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>August &nbsp;2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-rethinking-business-communications-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Xo05Xnbm9W\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/27\/five-foolproof-techniques-to-connect-with-your-audience\/\">Five Foolproof Techniques to Connect With Your Audience<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Five Foolproof Techniques to Connect With Your Audience&#8221; &#8212; Rethinking Business Communications Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/27\/five-foolproof-techniques-to-connect-with-your-audience\/embed\/#?secret=vbBHxTMt8U#?secret=Xo05Xnbm9W\" data-secret=\"Xo05Xnbm9W\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\" class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>6) &#8220;Knowing your material (as a minimum) is not enough; you must connect with your audience. Connecting is not enough; you must convert with your delivery.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So\nYou Think You Can Communicate Effectively? Think Again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>September &nbsp;2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-rethinking-business-communications-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GST0o2GNNM\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/25\/so-you-think-you-can-communicate-effectively-think-again\/\">So You Think You Can Communicate Effectively? Think Again!<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;So You Think You Can Communicate Effectively? Think Again!&#8221; &#8212; Rethinking Business Communications Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/25\/so-you-think-you-can-communicate-effectively-think-again\/embed\/#?secret=oAoutVsNtw#?secret=GST0o2GNNM\" data-secret=\"GST0o2GNNM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\" class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>7) &#8220;The first minute of your presentation is critical to setting the scene. It signals to the audience what to expect: whether your presentation, speech or address will be predictably drab or whether they&#8217;d be treated to something memorable.&#8221;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Post:&nbsp; <strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How\nTo Ace Public Speaking Competitions \u2013 The MBA Way<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Date: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>October 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>URL: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-rethinking-business-communications-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ABkymB7pxa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/30\/how-to-ace-public-speaking-competitions-the-mba-way\/\">How To Ace Public Speaking Competitions \u2013 The MBA Way<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How To Ace Public Speaking Competitions \u2013 The MBA Way&#8221; &#8212; Rethinking Business Communications Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/30\/how-to-ace-public-speaking-competitions-the-mba-way\/embed\/#?secret=3Y6CjpAen5#?secret=ABkymB7pxa\" data-secret=\"ABkymB7pxa\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\" class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>8) &#8220;As a manager of people realise that emotion drives action. 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Whether you&#8217;re seeking to advance in your career or to lead units, superb communication skills will make you more influential. As a result, you&#8217;d move hearts, inspire action, and achieve great feats.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Professionals\n&amp; Business Leaders Must Hone Their Communication Skills In 2020. 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Thus, without the ability to convince people and inspire action, your grand innovation can&#8217;t be championed.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nDefence Of Effective Communication Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>February 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-rethinking-business-communications-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"k15KDCrWDl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/26\/in-defence-of-effective-communication-skills\/\">In Defence Of Effective Communication Skills<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;In Defence Of Effective Communication Skills&#8221; &#8212; Rethinking Business Communications Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/26\/in-defence-of-effective-communication-skills\/embed\/#?secret=2WFGVNqfrW#?secret=k15KDCrWDl\" data-secret=\"k15KDCrWDl\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1357\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Side-arrows-highlighting-learn-Pixabay-Gerd-Altmann.jpg?fit=640%2C453&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Side-arrows-highlighting-learn-Pixabay-Gerd-Altmann.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Side-arrows-highlighting-learn-Pixabay-Gerd-Altmann.jpg?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Side-arrows-highlighting-learn-Pixabay-Gerd-Altmann.jpg?resize=1024%2C724&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Side-arrows-highlighting-learn-Pixabay-Gerd-Altmann.jpg?resize=768%2C543&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Side-arrows-highlighting-learn-Pixabay-Gerd-Altmann.jpg?resize=1536%2C1086&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Side-arrows-highlighting-learn-Pixabay-Gerd-Altmann.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">As I reflect on eight years of blogging, I can attest to\nthe knowledge I&#8217;ve amassed and the doors that have opened in my journey. I&#8217;m thus\ngrateful for every opportunity to share my insights and to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Thank you for reading\nthis blog, for sharing its articles, and for all the support given. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Expect a new,\nvalue-packed post next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong><em>If you\nenjoyed this post, don&#8217;t rush off just yet. Please remember to:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Share this article in your social networks by clicking on the icons below.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sign up for email updates so that you are&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;notified via email when a new blog post is published. Don&#8217;t miss any more articles!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fill the &#8216;Contact&#8217; form on the drop-down menu to let us know how we can help you solve your communication problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-regular-font-size\"><strong>N.B\n&#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp; First image is courtesy of OpenClipart\nVectors, via Pixabay. Second image is courtesy of Mohamed Hassan, via Pixabay. Third\nimage is courtesy of Jill Wellington, via Pixabay. Fourth image is courtesy of Peggy\n&amp; Marco Lachmann-Anke, via Pixabay. 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