You've Got 8 Seconds: Communication Secrets for a Distracted World
Written by Paul Hellman
Narrated by Paul Hellman
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About this audiobook
Every day at work, people do three things: talk, listen, and pretend to listen. That’s not surprising when you consider that the average attention span has dropped to 8 seconds. To break through, says high-stakes communications expert Paul Hellman, you need to focus on your audience, be slightly different, and deliver with finesse.
Through fast, fun, actionable tips, You’ve Got 8 Seconds explains what works and what doesn’t, what’s forgettable and what sticks. With stories, scripts, and examples of good and bad messages, the book reveals three main strategies:
- Focus: Design a strong message—then say it in seconds
- Variety: Make routine information come alive
- Presence: Convey confidence and command attention
You’ll discover practical techniques, including the fast-focus method™ that the author uses with leadership teams; how to stand out in the first seconds of a presentation; and 10 actions that spell executive presence.
Whether pitching a project, giving a speech, selling a product, or just writing an email, with You’ve Got 8 Seconds you’ll get heard, get remembered, and get results.
Paul Hellman
Paul Hellman consults and speaks internationally on how to excel in high-stakes communications. His columns and advice have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, CNBC.com, The Boston Globe's online Job Doc column, and on public radio's Marketplace and CNN's Business Unusual.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Makes rethinking your communication skills fun and engaging. I was called out pretty hard but was able to laugh at myself and take the suggestions to heart.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a dreat book/ audiobook! I find it quite funny, sarcastic and riveting! It a must read to all those who want to succeed in life!