Influence and Thrive - Ossai, Lucille

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Résumé :
Effective communication will never go out of style. It will outlive the critics, survive shifting trends, and thrive in this tech age. As a professional, entrepreneur, or business leader, you must amplify your communication skills to accelerate your career, grow your business, or sharpen your credibility. As a corporation, you must use purposeful communication to nurture trust, coax employee engagement, boost your reputation, and steer actions to profitability. But how can you get the results you deserve with effective communication and position yourself for long-term success? In this book, you'd find the latest insights on non-verbal communication, public speaking, and business writing to build your knowledge of best practices. Then you'll learn practical techniques for honing these communication skills to influence people and thrive in your arena. Lucille Ossai draws upon recommendations from thought leaders and practitioners in the field: from researchers and authors to communication experts. Written in the author's signature simple, yet authoritative style, the book is enhanced by her experience as a communications trainer, advisor, and blogger. From her anecdotes to interviews with successful professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, you'll discover what to do, what you must avoid in your communication - and how to proceed. This evergreen resource will become your invaluable companion as you strive for excellence in your industry. Snippet of the foreword: This one book takes you through everything you need to know so you can use effective communication to get results. It reveals the newest thinking on communication, alongside tried and tested classic models. Lucille masterfully tackles verbal and nonverbal techniques and generously provides tips for becoming the most influential communicator. She also lists simple strategies for powerful persuasion - not the bare bones to survive, but the practical tools to truly thrive. - Mark Bowden Expert in human behaviour and body language President, National Communication Coach Association of Canada

Biographie:
Lucille Ossai is an international award-winning communications trainer, coach, advisor, keynote speaker, and multi-award-winning blogger. Specialising in business communication, she enhances the communication skills of professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders worldwide to amplify their influence, accelerate their careers, and boost business outcomes. As the founder and chief communications trainer at Rethinking Business Communications Limited, she offers customised virtual, on-site, and hybrid communication programmes on nonverbal communication, public speaking, interpersonal communication, leadership communication and influence, and business writing. Her clients include World Commerce and Contracting, the Nigeria Stock Exchange, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (Lagos Chapter), Nestl? Nigeria, and Ischus Consulting. Lucille's expertise is globally recognised. In 2024, Global Gurus, the prestigious research organisation, ranked Lucille Ossai, the only African, the #8 communication professional globally. In 2023, the International Association of Top Professionals (New York, USA) named Lucille Ossai the 'Top Communications Trainer of the Year 2023' for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry. In 2021, the University of Leicester featured Lucille's book and highlighted her work in their alumni #CitizensOfChange initiative. In May 2020, the London School of Economics and Political Science named her 'Alum of the Month' for her profile and impact. For over a decade, Lucille has provided deep insights and practical techniques on effective communication in her multi-award-winning Rethinking Business Communications Blog. Since 2017, it's been the only African-based website to rank among the top 40 in Feedspot's authoritative list of communication blogs. She's passionate about sharing her knowledge of business communication in the media to empower people. Her guest appearances on international podcasts and shows include Office Hours with David Meltzer (US), the 2023 Vibe Summit, the Level Up Your Career Summit (US), Empowered in My Skin Podcast (Canada), and the Great Speech Podcast (UK). Her radio appearances include Lagos Talks 91.3 FM, Inspiration FM, Metro FM, and Eko FM in Lagos, Nigeria.Lucille's thought leadership is celebrated. She's profiled on Thinkers360, and the Case Centre (UK) has featured her technical note on business writing. Her articles have also appeared on renowned platforms, including BizCatalyst 360, Enterprising Africa, and BusinessDay Nigeria. When this bestselling author doesn't obsess about effective communication, she watches television to unwind. A huge fan of detective programmes, she fancies herself an expert in identifying the culprits. She also enjoys watching thrillers, (meaningful) action flicks, and dramas.Lucille lives in Lagos, Nigeria, with her family.

Sommaire:
Effective communication will never go out of style. It will outlive the critics, survive shifting trends, and thrive in this tech age. As a professional, entrepreneur, or business leader, you must amplify your communication skills to accelerate your career, grow your business, or sharpen your credibility. As a corporation, you must use purposeful communication to nurture trust, coax employee engagement, boost your reputation, and steer actions to profitability. But how can you get the results you deserve with effective communication and position yourself for long-term success? In this book, you'd find the latest insights on non-verbal communication, public speaking, and business writing to build your knowledge of best practices. Then you'll learn practical techniques for honing these communication skills to influence people and thrive in your arena. Lucille Ossai draws upon recommendations from thought leaders and practitioners in the field: from researchers and authors to communication experts. Written in the author's signature simple, yet authoritative style, the book is enhanced by her experience as a communications trainer, advisor, and blogger. From her anecdotes to interviews with successful professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, you'll discover what to do, what you must avoid in your communication - and how to proceed. This evergreen resource will become your invaluable companion as you strive for excellence in your industry. Snippet of the foreword: This one book takes you through everything you need to know so you can use effective communication to get results. It reveals the newest thinking on communication, alongside tried and tested classic models. Lucille masterfully tackles verbal and nonverbal techniques and generously provides tips for becoming the most influential communicator. She also lists simple strategies for powerful persuasion - not the bare bones to survive, but the practical tools to truly thrive. - Mark Bowden Expert in human behaviour and body language President, National Communication Coach Association of Canada...