Steve Adubato's life experiences, both professional and as a husband, son, brother, and father, have taught him invaluable lessons about the power of personal, sincere communication. In Speak from the Heart, he demonstrates that being a truly great communicator is not simply about being articulate or being a "good talker." It is not about fancy visuals and PowerPoint presentations, or hard-core sales pitches, or even who has the most facts, figures, and technical wizardry. What really counts is making an authentic connection with other people that comes not merely from the intellect but from the heart.

If you want to make a lasting impact, Dr. Adubato shows you how to engage people through empathy and understanding, how to be a great listener, and how to make an audience — whether one, one hundred, or one thousand people — care about you and your message. He helps you to rely less on written speeches, teleprompters, and index cards full of too much forgettable information, and learn, instead, how to tell a compelling story and create excitement and enthusiasm. You will learn, for example, how to:

• Lecture less and engage more
• Communicate under pressure
• Make effective use of eye contact
• Develop a conversational style
• Inspire in a human, personal way
• Become comfortable with your core message

Speak from the Heart will not only make it easier for you to communicate your message without being ignored or misunderstood; it will also improve your relationships with other people and help you to become more productive at work — with more satisfaction and less stress.

Written by a man who has trained thousands of professionals in all walks of life, including corporate managers, lawyers, educators, health professionals, salespeople, and customer service reps, Speak from the Heart is for anyone who interacts with others at work, at home, in the community, or at social functions.

co-creator, #1 New York Times bestselling series, Chicken Soup for the Soul

The heart of speaking is speaking from the heart, and Steve Adubato has mastered this important art form and shares with you its mighty secrets.

former U.S. Senator

It took me ten years of public speaking to learn what Speak from the Heart shares in a few hours of reading...A great resource and a fun read!

former manager, Los Angeles Dodgers, two-time World Series Champions

Steve Adubato has hit a home run with Speak from the Heart. It's passionate, personal, and practical.

President, WNET/Channel 13 (PBS), New York

Steve is a one-of-a-kind communicator who gives advice that can help you get heard in an increasingly superficial world.

author of Living Your Best Life

Whether you need to make a speech or talk straight with your kids, Speak from the Heart will become your bible for expressing yourself.

Introduction

1. The Personal Touch

2. Lecture Less; Engage More

3. Communication Under Pressure

4. Body Language Speaks Volumes

5. The Power of First Impressions

6. The Eyes Have It

7. Gaining an Edge with Effective Listening Habits

8. Active Listening: "Enough About Me, Let's Talk About You"

9. Small Talk Pays Big Dividends

10. The How-To of Conversation

11. Offer the Gift of Self-Disclosure

12. Why We'd Rather Be in the Coffin Than Give the Eulogy

13. Have a Game Plan

14. The Leadership-Communication Connection

15. Teamwork in Action

16. Communicating in a High-Tech World

17. Customer Service: The Human Touch

18. What Men Must Learn About Communication

19. What Women Already Know

20. You Are the Message

Acknowledgments

Index