Victors' Corner

The following is an outline of a 15-minute pep-talk I delivered at a breakfast meeting held by a small group of professional friends. I thought I should share it with you. Who knows, you might pick up one or two things from it.

1. Oratorial Skill 

Meaning

Ability to speak properly and eloquently.

Benefits:

Helps you to create the right impression Enables you to be more persuasive Enhances your leadership skill

Cautions:

Don’t talk too much. Don’t say what you don’t mean. Don’t manipulate people.

2. Negotiation Skill

Meaning

The process by which compromise or agreement is reached while avoiding argument and dispute: a method by which people settle differences.

Benefits:

Makes you less confrontational. Helps you to save cost. Increases your sense of satisfaction in any deal.

Cautions:

Don’t take advantage of people. Don’t be mean. Be fair; seek win-win outcomes.

 

3. Selling Skill

Meaning

Ability to hand over or give something in exchange for money.

Benefits:

Boosts your self confidence. Helps you to market your ideas, service or product better. Increases your income or earning power.

Cautions:

Overcome the temptation to lie. Don’t sell what is against your conscience. Sell only what has value.

Ways to develop your oratorial, negotiation and selling skills

Desire Observation Learning Preparation Practice More Practice

Ending Quote:

“I really believe that everyone has a talent, ability or skill that they can mine to support themselves and to succeed in life.” ~ Dean Koontz

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