From the course: Body Language Essentials for the Working Professional
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The power of tone
From the course: Body Language Essentials for the Working Professional
The power of tone
- In today's class, we're going to discuss the Battle of Waterloo. Turn to page 237 in your text. Have you ever had this teacher or a professor? I have, and that class was a snore. CEOs are trained to use tone to convey trust and engagement. I've trained executives prior to going on TV and politicians prior to going on stage. And tone can be one of the trickiest nonverbal elements to quickly fix but there are some great strategies. It's not what you say, it's how you say it. After watching this lesson, you'll be able to use exercises to benefit your tone. First, vocal tone is essential. How can you get away from that flat, monotone voice? Your vocal tone exercise equipment may be more simple than you think. A children's book, I'm a big fan of anything Winnie-the-Pooh. Yes, those books with the gluttonous Honey Bear, the always energized Tigger and Eeyore, the friend most in need of a vacation. If you're reading a…
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