Nick Morgan shows how anyone can be an effective speaker by presenting an image of authenticity and respect for their audience, whether in a group presentation or a one-on-one conversation. He presents a four-step process, perfected in his teaching at Harvard, that enables the reader to use their own personal speaking style while becoming a more persuasive and charismatic communicator and leader. The basis of this process is the fact that when words and body language are in conflict, body language wins every time. This isn't easy to overcome, because normally body language is immediate, while the words lag slightly behind, and even a momentary conflict is perceptible to the audience. The key to success is to train your body language to unconsciously align with your message. The four steps: Form the attitude and intent to be open, and then let your body naturally express that intent. This feeling of openness will naturally affect the content of what you are saying, and it's that natural evolution that is at the heart of the process. Become connected to your audience. This creates a mutual energy, and you will naturally begin to think in terms of what the audience wants and needs in shaping your content. Ask yourself, what's my underlying emotion? Why does this matter to me? Becoming passionate about what you have to say naturally makes your audience care about it too. Really listen to the audience. Understanding their needs and reactions will enable you to direct your communication in mutually beneficial ways.
Our brains are constantly transmitting and receiving signals of which we are unaware. Morgan highlights recent research that shows how humans are programmed to respond to the nonverbal cues of others. He introduces seven "power cues" which are essential for any leaders in business or the public sector.
A Washington Post Bestseller Your manual for remote and virtual work. Communicating virtually is cool, useful, and now even more ubiquitous and necessary than ever. But we're often reminded that the quality of human connection we experience in many forms of virtual communication is awful. We've all felt disconnected in a video conference, frustrated that we're not getting through on the phone, upset when our email is badly misinterpreted, or anxious that we're being misunderstood. How can we fix this? In this powerful, practical book, communication expert Nick Morgan outlines five big problems with communication in the virtual world--lack of feedback, lack of empathy, lack of control, lack of emotion, and lack of connection and commitment--and shows how to overcome them as we shift to working remotely more and more. Morgan argues that while virtual communication will never be as rich or intuitive as a face-to-face meeting, recent research suggests that we need to learn is to consciously deliver a whole set of cues, both verbal and nonverbal, that we used to deliver unconsciously in the pre-virtual era. He guides us through this important process, providing rules for virtual feedback, an empathy assessment and virtual temperature check, tips for creating trust in a virtual context, and advice for specific digital channels such as email and text, the conference call, Skype, and more. Whether you're an entrepreneur, an independent professional, or a manager in an organization that has more than one office or customers who aren't nearby, Can You Hear Me? is your essential communications manual for twenty-first-century work.
Do you remember the topic of the last speech you heard? If not, you're not alone. In fact, studies show that audiences remember only 10% to 30% of speech or presentation content. Given those bleak statistics, why do we give speeches at all? We give them, says communications expert Nick Morgan, because they remain the most powerful way of connecting with audiences since ancient Greek times. But as we've evolved to a more conversational mode of public speaking, thanks to television, we have forgotten much of what the Greeks taught us about the nonverbal aspects of speech-giving: the physical connection with audiences that can create an almost palpable emotional bond. Morgan says this "kinesthetic connection" comes from truly listening to your audience—not just with your brain but with your body. In this book, he draws from more than 20 years as a speech coach and consultant, combining the best of ancient Greek oratory with modern communications research to offer a new, audience-centered approach to public speaking. Through entertaining and insightful examples, Morgan illustrates a 3 part process—focusing on content development, rehearsal, and delivery—that will enable readers of all experience levels to give more effective, passion-filled speeches that move audiences to action.
JavaScript is the programming language of the Internet, the secret sauce that makes the Web awesome, your favorite sites interactive, and online games fun! JavaScript for Kids is a lighthearted introduction that teaches programming essentials through patient, step-by-step examples paired with funny illustrations. You’ll begin with the basics, like working with strings, arrays, and loops, and then move on to more advanced topics, like building interactivity with jQuery and drawing graphics with Canvas. Along the way, you’ll write games such as Find the Buried Treasure, Hangman, and Snake. You’ll also learn how to: –Create functions to organize and reuse your code –Write and modify HTML to create dynamic web pages –Use the DOM and jQuery to make your web pages react to user input –Use the Canvas element to draw and animate graphics –Program real user-controlled games with collision detection and score keeping With visual examples like bouncing balls, animated bees, and racing cars, you can really see what you’re programming. Each chapter builds on the last, and programming challenges at the end of each chapter will stretch your brain and inspire your own amazing programs. Make something cool with JavaScript today! Ages 10+ (and their parents!)
Nick Morgan has mastered the art of story telling. In the 11th book of the series, the Author wrote a book within a book. Actually, the Author detailed his female characters to indulge in their fantasies. According to Cindy, her book of Morons will be a classic. As far as the untold stories, well, you be the judge.
Nick Morgan once again returns to the literary world with another witty, charming and sensational adventure. This eighth book in the No Sense of Humor series follows the adventures of the female adult characters in their second quest for the title of best story-teller and prankster. Through the hilarious pranks performed by the female characters, Morgan cleverly guides you though their unique version of superiority over the men. No matter what the outcome will be, the Author will show an entertaining result. A must-read book for one who is already addicted to the Authors No sense of Humor.
Offers a new approach to public speaking based on Greek oratory and modern communications that focuses on a three-part process--content delivery, rehearsal, and delivery--to give an effective speech.
Nick Morgan for the seventh time has created a special edition to a standing tradition that was started back in 2012. His uncanny ability to bring the characters to life will show that these stories are clearly a figment of your imagination. The addition of a writing assistant added new meaning to the phrase “No sense of Humor”. You will see the Authors blend of humor where he embarks on a mission that will have you mesmerized as well as in stiches. He surely created the stage for his next adventure with his favorite characters.
For the fifth time, the Author displays his so-called No Sense of Humor in a laughable array of pet title quests, childrens stories and a pet mystery along with a childrens version of what the Author describes as Unanswered Questions. This book shows the continuing saga of four men who display their sense of humor through pranks, narrated stories and an unending ritual that will never change. In addition, the Author does his best to convince you the reader that the final chapter is only a prelude to the next sequel; the Next Generation.
Once again, the Author uses his vivid imagination to capture the heroic and humorous exploits of his famed characters. You will see for the 6th time that the Author uses the unique personalities of his subjects to capture visionary excellence. From the formation of the Canine Mafia to Canines and Martians, the author will surely convince you that his sense of humor is only in your imagination. The next generation of pets will serve as a stepping stone for future adventures.
The book entails the adventures of four men, each with their own style of humor. It includes countless tales of their pranks, talking pets, and a never ending way to out do the other. Written by a person who claims he has no sense of humor but actually displays humor in the rarest form. It also has a mystery for the reader to solve based on the adventures of the characters within the book, leading the reader to find out what is in store for these four brave souls as they continue their quest in winning the coveted trophy of practical jokes. It also combines a unique blend of humor as seen in relationships, complete with talking pets who are treated as family members and who have their own sense of humor.
A spin-off from the N.S.O.H. series. Animals do have rights. It took an endless amount of wit and pranks to convince a Jury the pet characters need to live their own lives.
For the fourth time, the Author has cleverly found a way to enhance his vivid imagination. Not only has he devised a series of mysteries and another quest for the title, but the Author allows children to display their sense of humor. Between their stories, unending pranks, the title quest, and more mis-guided adventures from the adult characters, this book shows the ultimate pursuit of that coveted sense of humor.
NEW from the bestselling HBR’s 10 Must Reads series. The best leaders know how to communicate clearly and persuasively. How do you stack up? If you read nothing else on communicating effectively, read these 10 articles. We’ve combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you express your ideas with clarity and impact—no matter what the situation. Leading experts such as Deborah Tannen, Jay Conger, and Nick Morgan provide the insights and advice you need to: • Pitch your brilliant idea—successfully • Connect with your audience • Establish credibility • Inspire others to carry out your vision • Adapt to stakeholders’ decision-making styles • Frame goals around common interests • Build consensus and win support Looking for more Must Read articles from Harvard Business Review? Check out these titles in the popular series: HBR’s 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Collaboration HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Innovation HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Leadership HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Making Smart Decisions HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Strategic Marketing HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Teams
Written by a top team of industry professionals, this must-have guide will introduce you to everything you'll need to know about MXF. The MXF Book introduces and explains the MXF standard and helps engineers write MXF applications. The book also explains the reasons behind many details of the specification documents.
From English cricket's embarrassing failure at the 2015 World Cup to their heart-stopping victory four years later, Nick Hoult and Steve James vividly describe the team's dramatic journey from abject disappointment to finally lifting the trophy. Morgan's Men reveals how the team became the most aggressive limited-overs side in the world, led by their inspirational captain Eoin Morgan, whose vision and determination to succeed captured the imagination of the nation. Hoult and James follow England's journey from Bangladesh to Barbados, from Melbourne to Manchester, to present the inside story of the team's rebirth. They tell us how players dealt with the Ben Stokes court case, the sacking of Alex Hales for a drugs ban, and reveal the innovative new strategies and tactics that helped them become the best in the world, culminating in a World Cup final that was arguably the greatest one-day match of all time.
From English cricket's embarrassing failure at the 2015 World Cup to their heart-stopping victory four years later, Nick Hoult and Steve James vividly describe the team's dramatic journey from abject disappointment to finally lifting the trophy. Morgan's Men reveals how the team became the most aggressive limited-overs side in the world, led by their inspirational captain Eoin Morgan, whose vision and determination to succeed captured the imagination of the nation. Hoult and James follow England's journey from Bangladesh to Barbados, from Melbourne to Manchester, to present the inside story of the team's rebirth. They tell us how players dealt with the Ben Stokes court case, the sacking of Alex Hales for a drugs ban, and reveal the innovative new strategies and tactics that helped them become the best in the world, culminating in a World Cup final that was arguably the greatest one-day match of all time.
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