Say what you mean and get what you want

A few years ago I read a book called "Say what you mean and get what you want" (Author George R. Walther). I can highly recommend it as a good read and a useful reference source for coping successfully with a variety of personal and professional situations when getting your message across clearly is essential. It's a real confidence booster for times when it is necessary to ask that tricky question in a way that illicits a positive response. Quite often we assume the answer will be "no" almost apologising for asking, and thus allowing our negativity to influence the outcome.



I've been looking at some websites that address the same issue in different ways and here are two to check out:

http://www.wikihow.com/ offers step by step advice on how to say what you mean without being mean and gives some tips and warnings on delivery technique.

http://www.voiceofinfluence.co.uk/ links to free E-resources on topics including 10 secrets to overcoming performance anxiety and how to speak with more authority.

Does anyone out there have any other good suggestions for websites or free resources on this topic or any great tips to share?



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