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How to Speak So That People Want to Listen

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The human voice is the instrument we all play. It's the most powerful sound in the world.

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Yet many people have the experience of not being listened to.

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There are some habits we need to move away from. I call them the seven deadly sins of speaking.

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Gossip. Judging. Negativity. Complaining. Excuses. Exaggeration. And dogmatism.

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Instead, try these four powerful cornerstones: Honesty. Authenticity. Integrity. Love.

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HAIL. And if you stand on those four things, your voice will be worth listening to.

How to Speak So That People Want to Listen

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The human voice is the instrument we all play. It's the most powerful sound in the world. Yet many people have the experience of not being listened to. There are some habits we need to move away from. I call them the seven deadly sins of speaking. Gossip. Judging. Negativity. Complaining. Excuses. Exaggeration. And dogmatism. Instead, try these four powerful cornerstones: Honesty. Authenticity. Integrity. Love. HAIL. And if you stand on those four things, your voice will be worth listening to.

Traducao (Portugues)

A voz humana é o instrumento que todos tocamos. É o som mais poderoso do mundo. Mesmo assim, muitas pessoas têm a experiência de não serem ouvidas. Existem hábitos dos quais precisamos nos afastar. Chamo de os sete pecados capitais da fala. Fofoca. Julgamento. Negatividade. Reclamação. Desculpas. Exagero. E dogmatismo. Em vez disso, tente esses quatro pilares: Honestidade. Autenticidade. Integridade. Amor. Se você se apoiar nesses quatro pilares, sua voz valerá a pena ser ouvida.

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