Instructional Video4:38
Organizational Communication Channel

Willingness to Communicate and Leadership

Higher Ed
The term Willingness to Communicate is especially important for leaders because it has so many benefits. We'll define it, look at examples, and show how you can increase your willingness to communicate by building your communication skills.
Instructional Video6:17
Organizational Communication Channel

Top Verbal Communication Barriers (repost)

Higher Ed
These Top 3 Verbal Communication Barriers will make effective communication and finding common ground more difficult, but look at some simple tips to overcome these barriers.
Instructional Video5:44
Organizational Communication Channel

Proxemics in Nonverbal Communication (Repost)

Higher Ed
Proxemics is the nonverbal communication study of how much personal space people prefer to leave between themselves and others and it is a key feature of human interaction because it gives us cues about the nature of our relationships...
Instructional Video4:20
Organizational Communication Channel

5 Components of Human Communication Dean Barnlund

Higher Ed
There are five key components of human communication that Dean Barnlund explained and we look at Johnson and Hackman's explanation of those principles.
Instructional Video4:30
Organizational Communication Channel

Task and Interpersonal Relationship Leadership

Higher Ed
The roots of the 1950s leadership studies focused on a mixture of 1) Task and 2) Interpersonal relationship dynamics of leadership. We see this foundation in the Michigan Leadership Studies, the Ohio State Studies, and Blake, Mouton, and...
Instructional Video6:16
Organizational Communication Channel

Leadership and Storytelling Benefits

Higher Ed
There lots of benefits to storytelling, especially for leaders. It's a key communication skill for leaders and this video looks at all of the ways telling stories help leaders. From Johnson and Hackman's book on leadership.
Instructional Video3:41
Organizational Communication Channel

Definition of Leadership from a Communication Perspective

Higher Ed
Here's a definition of leadership from a communication perspective based upon Johnson and Hackman's book on leadership. So, what is leadership? What does the term mean? Turns out, there are hundreds of definitions and James McGregor...
Instructional Video4:58
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Avoid These 3 PowerPoint Mistakes & Tips to Fix Them!

Higher Ed
Avoid These 3 PowerPoint Mistakes and here are some simple tips to fix them. Public speaking and PowerPoint seem to go hand-in-hand but many speakers make the same mistakes when using slides.
Instructional Video12:17
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Interrupt a Long-Winded Person

Higher Ed
Here are 7 Tips to Politely Interrupt a Long-Winded Speaker. We'll practice the difficult parts together in the video so you can interrupt someone assertively, naturally, and politely.
Instructional Video11:36
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to Will Smith's Apology Video

Higher Ed
Communication Professor Reacts to Will Smith's video apology. Does Smith get it right this time? Does he fall short?
Instructional Video17:30
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to Steve Jobs iPhone 1 Speech

Higher Ed
Communication Professor Reacts to Steve Jobs iPhone 1 Keynote Speech in 2007. What made this speech the standard for CEO speeches in the high-tech industry? What makes Jobs come across so confidently?
Instructional Video8:27
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to Miracle Locker Room Speech

Higher Ed
Communication Professor reacts to the famous locker room speech from movie, Miracle, the real-life hockey story. What makes this short speech so powerful? Let's find out why it was a Miracle.
Instructional Video4:46
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Persuasion is an Art, Not a Science & 4 Tips to Be More Persuasive

Higher Ed
Persuasion is an art, not an exact science. No matter what anybody claims, there is no one best way to persuade people that will work in all situations. However, there are principles or guidelines that will help you make more persuasive...
Instructional Video8:15
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Be More Articulate 5 Tips

Higher Ed
Learn how to be more articulate with these 5 tips.
Instructional Video11:13
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to Tom Cruise Interview on 60 Minutes

Higher Ed
Communication Professor Reactions to Tom Cruise interview with 60 Minutes Australia's Peter Overton as the conversation crosses boundaries and Cruise pushes back. Was he rude or justifiably assertive?
Instructional Video9:49
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to Rocky's Speech to His Son

Higher Ed
Communication Professor React to Rocky's Speech to His Son, "The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows." We'll break down why this speech has so much impact.
Instructional Video6:08
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to Remember the Titans Speech from Denzel Washington

Higher Ed
Communication Professor Reacts to Remember The Titans Speech from Denzel Washington he gave at Gettysburg.
Instructional Video12:16
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to Quentin Tarantino's Viral Interview

Higher Ed
Communication Professor reacts to Quentin Tarantino's viral interview with Krishnan Guru-Murthy (Channel 4 News) where Tarantino refuses to answer questions about the connection between violence in his Django Unchained movie and...
Instructional Video6:48
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to Christopher Walken's Lion Speech

Higher Ed
Communication Professor Reacts to Christopher Walken's Lion Speech to break down exactly why it was so powerful!
Instructional Video9:18
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

5 Ways Public Speaking Demonstrates Your Leadership

Higher Ed
Here are 5 Key Ways your public speaking demonstrates that you are a leader. Many people see somebody public speaking and think to themselves, "That's a leader." But why? This video explains the top five connections people make between...
Instructional Video12:40
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

5 Tips to Tell More Memorable Stories

Higher Ed
Here are 5 Tips to Tell More Memorable Stories. Storytelling is a must-have communication skill when public speaking, for leaders, and for anybody who wants to make a lasting impact on listeners.
Instructional Video11:51
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

3 Tips to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety

Higher Ed
Here are 3 Tips to Overcome Your Public Speaking Anxiety. Public speaking can be a pivotal career accelerator but nerves often prevent many people from gaining the confidence they need to do it.
Instructional Video4:43
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to End a Speech with Impact

Higher Ed
Learn how to end a speech with more impact with 2 key steps. The best public speakers use this technique.
Instructional Video7:47
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to David Blaine's Public Speaking Anxiety

Higher Ed
Communication Professor Reacts to David Blaine's Public Speaking Anxiety. Are celebrity speakers just like you? How did Blaine get over his fear of public speaking?