Writing, Presenting, and Communicating with Confidence (HBR Work Smart Series) - by Harvard Business Review

About the Book

"Effective communication is essential to standing out at work and excelling in your career. But when it comes to making a convincing point in a meeting, crafting a perfect email, or nailing a presentation (in-person or virtual), there's a lot to navigate. What kind of language do you use with a varied audience, which channel is best for which message, how much do body language and Zoom backgrounds matter, and what should you not say? Writing, Presenting, and Communicating with Confidence is filled with practical advice from HBR experts that can help you answer questions like: How can I prepare for the most-difficult conversations? Do I have what it takes to give a great presentation? What can I do to improve my writing? In what ways can I overcome public speaking anxiety? How do I combat imposter syndrome to communicate with confidence? How can I boost my presence and influence at work and on social media? Writing, speaking, and communicating at work can be daunting tasks. This book will help you better understand and confidently apply these skills in an approachable way"--

Book Synopsis

Communication is key.

Effective communication is essential to standing out at work and excelling in your career. But when it comes to making a convincing point in a meeting, crafting the perfect email, or nailing a presentation, there's a lot to navigate. What kind of language do you use with a varied audience? Which channel is best for which message? How much do body language and Zoom backgrounds matter? And what should you not say?

Writing, Presenting, and Communicating with Confidence is filled with practical advice from HBR experts that can help you answer questions such as:

• How can I prepare for the most difficult conversations?
• What can I do to improve my writing?
• What strategies can I use to overcome my anxiety about public speaking?
• How can I boost my presence and influence through persuasive communication?

Writing, speaking, and communicating with confidence can be intimidating. This book gives you the tools to stand out and deliver your message more successfully.

Rise faster with quick reads, real-life stories, and expert advice. The HBR Work Smart Series features the topics that matter to you most in your early career, including being yourself at work, collaborating with (sometimes difficult) colleagues and bosses, managing your mental health, and weighing major job decisions. Each title includes chapter recaps and links to video, audio, and more. The HBR Work Smart Series books are your practical guides to stepping into your professional life and moving forward with confidence.

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