Before Breakfast Say less
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Aug 28, 2025 Explore the art of concise communication and learn how brevity can enhance clarity and engagement. Discover practical tips from a communications coach on conveying messages effectively. Also, dive into the juggling act of balancing education with work and family life, featuring a flexible online degree program designed for busy schedules, along with a light-hearted promotion for an affordable wireless service.
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Say What You Need, Then Stop
- Say what you will say and then stop to keep your message clear.
- Short answers and remarks communicate your point more effectively than extra words.
Longer Speech Feels Persuasive But Isn't
- We falsely assume longer speech makes us more convincing even when it doesn't.
- Talking more often reduces goodwill and undermines persuasion.
Fundraiser Welcome That Never Ends
- Laura describes a nonprofit president who repeats thanks and excitement until the audience longs for the program to end.
- The example shows how redundant remarks erase goodwill and bore listeners.
