Research estimates that leaders spend 70 – 90 percent of waking hours in some form of communication (Barrett, 2006). This fact alone establishes reason to focus on learning effective communication skills. If communication becomes routine, it will quickly lack focus.
The secret to standing out in a crowd and influencing others is to make others feel like they are the center of attention. Here are some quick tips you can apply today that will make you a success at navigating small talk and winning others attention during any meeting or event.