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If You Want Your Message to Be Heard, It Needs to Look Good

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The human brain is drawn to information that is visually pleasing and easy to understand. More than 50% of the cortex, the surface of the brain, is devoted to processing visual information. If you’re not using images, headlines, and whitespace to convey complicated concepts, chances are people will tune it out. Some 93% […].

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186: 4 Tips from Brain Science for Communications That Boost Attention and Learning from Your Workforce | with Jamie Barnes

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And it’s an even bigger struggle to get them to take the messages/information to heart, remember them, and put them into action. And it’s an even bigger struggle to get them to take the messages/information to heart, remember them, and put them into action. Fortunately, neuroscience has provided […]

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Good Leaders Send KISSER Messages

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If you are a leader, there’s an expectation that you keep your team informed and up to date. Keep It Short, Sweet … Especially Relevant! However, some leaders make the mistake of sending long emails or rambling at a meeting. People tune out quickly…even when they know it’s important. Experts say most people only […].

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Take THAT, COVID-19! Tips for Workforce Communication

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You’ll be keeping your workforce informed about the […]. While you might be scurrying now to make decisions and get the messages out, helping your team navigate the coronavirus outbreak is not going to be a one-and-done communication event. This is an emerging issue with details that change daily.

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221: Simple Visual Story (SVS) Model for Effective Communication | with Matthew Pierce

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Design also matters – the right graphical construction invites the brain to pay attention and digest the information. Words matter – the right words and messages trigger worldviews and provoke reactions. Visual: Metaphors. Metaphors stimulate paradigms and set expectations.

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EL132: The Coaching Habit – Say Less, Ask More | with Michael Bungay Stanier

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What if coaching could become a regular, informal part of your day so you and your team could work less hard and have more impact? That’s the promise Michael Bungay Stanier makes in his latest book, The Coaching Habit.

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GC21: Gamifying Consumerism at Healthcare University | with Clayton Nicholas

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After honing his expertise in general management, marketing, strategy and sales techniques across healthcare and information technology sectors, Nicholas now leads marketing and public relations functions while helping to drive strategy and […]. To learn more, visit www.changehealthcare.com.