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- Suzette Haden Elgin, Ph.D.: Genderspeak: Men, Women, and the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense
Men and women do speak and write differently. Use Suzette Elgin's wisdom to help you be clearly understood by those interesting people of the opposite sex. Avoid sexist language and put your ideas together clearly. (****) - Jean Marie Stine: Double Your Brain Power
Lifelong learning is a key priority for employees and employers alike today. This book gives you a fast, proven method for doubling your reading, memory, and learning power. I have used this approach with hundreds with great results! (****) Tom Stafford: Mind Hacks : Tips & Tools for Using Your Brain (Hacks)
Pick up your memory (did you misplace it?) and put your writing talents into high gear. Tom Stafford & Matt Webb have a lighthearted approach to a scientific subject. (****)Elizabeth Miles: Tune Your Brain: Using Music to Manage Your Mind, Body, and Mood
With a few well-chosen musical pieces you can write like a pro, be creative on a moment's notice, or stay on track with chaos reigning supreme all around you. (***)- Betty Edwards: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Discover new talents...in writing and drawing...you never knew you had. Get that brain into high gear for writing and communication fluency. (****) Hal Urban: Positive Words, Powerful Results : Simple Ways to Honor, Affirm, and Celebrate Life
What people to react positively to your verbal or written communications? Having challenges getting along with co-workers or your boss? Is your teenager giving you a migraine? Then this book will lend a helping hand. Hal Urban presents common sense, easy-to-follow suggestions for making life more enjoyable. (*****)Joyce Wycoff: Mindmapping
Organizing and brainstorming can be a challenge for most writers, from beginners to advanced! This book maps out a clear path to organization and formatting success. (****)Julia Cameron: The Artist's Way
This woman knows how to unleash anyone's inner author! This easy, twelve-part book jumpstarts your writing and your life. (*****)Genie Z. Laborde: Influencing With Integrity
Tired of repeating yourself, being misunderstood, or lacking communicating power? Then head to this book for a mega dose of communication savvy! (*****)
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I'm an International Communications and Idea Maverick with a handsomely athletic husband, brilliant stepdaughter attending college, and two frisky pups. Check out my web log at http://companybydesign.typepad.com/debra_burton_brown
Biography
Debra Burton Brown:
Trainer, Public Speaker, and Communications Maven for 20+ years.
Companybydesign specializes in tailored softskills training. Our programs are designed in a hands-on, practical, and interesting approach. Participants have fun, laugh, and learn. Learning through action is our primary goal.
Communication
Teambuilding
Performance
Leadership
Learning
Goals
These are key training arenas for Companybydesign. Learning and Communication are critical in today's business and personal worlds. Our courses provide accelerated individual and group development. You grasp new skills in our training. Skills you can put to immediate use in the real world of work and community.
Interests
Writing, travel, and continuous learning are my three top passions. Luckily, I often get to do all three simultaneously. As an independent idea & communications trainer/ maven, my work has taken me thousands of miles across the globe. My middle name should have been road warrior. Of course, I also have a limitless love for books, libraries, and research.
