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EPISODE · Nov 25, 2009 · 4 MIN

How to Develop Winning Opening Lines for Difficult Conversations

from Professional Communication Training · host Dan OConnor

When you need to have an assertive conversation at work (you know–one of those little talks), remember that your opening line is the most important part of that professional conversation. In today’s podcast, Dan teaches you the two-steps to creating powerful, polished opening lines for nearly any difficult conversation. PS-This also works at home in your personal relationships. For more professional communication training, stop by http://www.powerdiversity.com.

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When you need to have an assertive conversation at work (you know–one of those little talks), remember that your opening line is the most important part of that professional conversation. In today’s podcast, Dan teaches you the two-steps to creating powerful, polished opening lines for nearly any difficult conversation. PS-This also works at home in your personal relationships. For more professional communication training, stop by http://www.powerdiversity.com.

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