Practical Eloquence podcast

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Practical Eloquence, with Jack Malcolm, is dedicated to helping you "express your full potential" by mastering the art, science and skills of persuasive communication. Practical Eloquence is filled with practical strategies and tips for informing, influencing and inspiring others.

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Episodes

Episode 4: Preparation, Preparation, Preparation!

“When the pressure is on, you will not rise to the occasion. You will fall to your level of preparation.” Everyone agrees that preparation is helpful, but few prepare to the level that most persuasive communication opportunities demand.

Feb 20, 2018•17 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Content Is King

Content rules. You may have heard the saying: “Sell the sizzle, not the steak.” It’s not a bad approach, but you’d better make sure the steak is good quality. Any persuasive attempt is like a chef putting together a meal: Flavoring and presentation are important, but your ingredients must be healthy (true), fresh (new information or insight), and nutritious (useful).

Feb 20, 2018•13 min

Outside-In Thinking

In this episode I share the story of how I learned by accident about the most important principle of all persuasive communication: it’s not about you, it’s about the other person. Continuing our cooking analogy from Episode 1, the chef prepares what the diner wants, not what he or she likes to make.

Feb 20, 2018•16 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Your Leadership Moment

Throughout your career you will have moments where you have a chance to lead others, and your ability to inform, influence or inspire them to action can have a huge influence on your career success. These are Leadership Moments, and Practical Eloquence will make sure you make the most of them!

Feb 19, 2018•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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