Communicate to Influence by Ben Decker & Kelly Decker Summary
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Transform your presentations from forgettable information dumps into persuasive experiences. USA Today's "gold standard" communication guide has shaped how Fortune 500 leaders at Cisco, JPMorgan Chase, and Bacardi inspire action. What's the one counterintuitive technique 100,000+ professionals swear changed everything?
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Beyond Information: The Journey to Influential Communication
Imagine a conference room after lunch. An older gentleman sits with arms crossed, eyes closed, mouth slightly open. Soon, another person's eyes droop. Then the phones come out. The audience is lost. This scene, all too familiar in corporate settings, illustrates the epidemic of poor communication plaguing businesses today. But becoming a great communicator requires just two things: a smart game plan and consistent practice. What makes this insight particularly powerful is that it comes from communication experts who have transformed countless executives from data-dumping bores into inspiring leaders. Their approach has been embraced by companies like Apple, Cisco, and Charles Schwab because it works-it turns ordinary communicators into influential ones.
The Five Communication Lies We Tell Ourselves
Navigating the Attention Economy
The Communicator's Roadmap: Your Path to Influence
Building Trust Through Behavior
Creating Emotional Connection Through SHARPs
Becoming a 10X Communicator
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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