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The Art of Schmooze: The Confident Schmoozer
by Beth Mende Conny

It's time to debunk the myths that surround schmooze and leave you tongue-tied! This book will help you assess your schmoozability and identify your conversational strengths and weaknesses. You'll get dozens of hot tips for getting your confidence up and words out. You'll also learn how to prepare for schmooze-fests, be they of a personal or professional nature. This knowledge will allow you to walk into a room with courage and poise. (Blue Island Productions)
$10.95

Today's Features

Article

“Shut up and listen!”

It’s easier said than done.  Too often we’re so busy yapping that we don’t realize we’ve taken center stage. But hogging the floor is incorrect—politically, socially and professionally. It won't win you friends and will only influence people negatively. Here’s how to be a better listener. Read more

Recommended Sites

AbsolutePunk.net
http://www.absolutepunk.net

The ultimate site for indie music fans. News, reviews, artist profiles, galleries, forums, blogs, etc. Great columnists (e.g., Julia Conny). Other Web site recc’s

Meditations

“Against the heart”

There comes a point in an idea’s life when it begins to pound against the walls of the heart. It seeks release, physical expression, be it by pen or keyboard. Words give it shape and substance but cannot explain where it comes from or why. Like a salmon crashing into rapids and rocks, it must get where it’s going. Help it along. More meditations