Winning Communication

Advice on effective communication skills that apply in various professional and personal contexts.

The Understand-First Framework: Why Making Your Case Better Won't Get You Buy-In

Jan 15, 2026

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12 min read

The Understand-First Framework: Why Making Your Case Better Won't Get You Buy-In

ALSO: The 5-level listening spectrum that separates influencers from everyone else

Mary Beth Hazeldine

Winning Communication

The 3-Second Silence Technique: How Top Speakers Lock in Attention Before Saying a Word

Jan 8, 2026

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12 min read

The 3-Second Silence Technique: How Top Speakers Lock in Attention Before Saying a Word

ALSO: The Presentation Opening Architecture: A 4-Part Framework

Mary Beth Hazeldine

Winning Communication

Say This, Not That - A Few Word Swaps That Instantly Upgrade Your Credibility

Sep 25, 2025

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6 min read

Say This, Not That - A Few Word Swaps That Instantly Upgrade Your Credibility

ALSO: How to Sound More Decisive in Meetings

Mary Beth Hazeldine

Winning Communication

The 2-Word Trick That Makes You Instantly More Persuasive

Jul 31, 2025

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8 min read

The 2-Word Trick That Makes You Instantly More Persuasive

ALSO: Tone Over Text - Why HOW You Say It Beats What You Say

Mary Beth Hazeldine

Winning Communication

Jun 5, 2025

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8 min read

Speak So People Want to Listen

ALSO: The Clarity Compounding Effect: Why Clean Communication Wins Long-

Mary Beth Hazeldine

Winning Communication

Apr 10, 2025

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6 min read