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What does it take to influence others…(Week Two)

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Influence happens through communication.

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.

What you can do when the world seems to be falling apart around you

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I don’t have to tell you that our nation and our world is in turmoil. Terrorism, racial, religious, and political unrest is sprawling across our land. A nation that once stood for justice, equality and the pursuit of happiness for every man and woman seems divided.