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Author:   Kelly Miller ,  Shawn T. Wahl
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Weight:   0.870kg
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9781544371771

ISBN 10:   1544371772
Publication Date:   30 January 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Preface Acknowledgments Introduction for Students PART I. BEGINNING COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES CHAPTER 1. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE Understanding the Importance of Human Communication in Business and Professional Contexts Communication: A Complex Process Communication Apprehension Communication Ethics KEYS for Excellence in the Workplace Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 2. VERBAL AND NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION Verbal Communication Nonverbal Communication Codes of Nonverbal Communication Forming Relationships With Verbal and Nonverbal Communication KEYS to Excellence in Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 3. LISTENING Hearing and Listening Barriers to Listening Listening Styles and Categories Improving Your Listening KEYS to Listening Excellence Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember PART II . ENTERING THE WORKPLACE CHAPTER 4. RÉSUMÉS, INTERVIEWS, AND NEGOTIATION The Job-Seeking Process Stage One: Exploring Stage Two: Researching Stage Three: Applying Stage Four: Interviewing Stage Five: Following Up Stage Six: Negotiating KEYS to Excellence in the Job-Seeking Process Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 5. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIVERSE WORKPLACE Learning Your Workplace Culture Assimilating College Students Diversity in Your Workplace: Some Important Concepts Examples of Diversity in Professional Contexts KEYS to Excellence in Getting to Know Your Diverse Workplace Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember PART III . DEVELOPING IN THE WORKPLACE CHAPTER 6. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AT WORK Exploring Relationship Types at Work The Line Between Professional and Personal Professional Etiquette KEYS to Excellence in Interpersonal Communication Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 7. STRENGTHENING TEAMS AND CONDUCTING MEETINGS How Do Groups Differ From Teams? Conducting Meetings Shared Leadership Problem Solving Cultivating Innovative Thinking Conflict in Team Meetings KEYS to Excellence in Team Communication Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember PART IV. EXCELLING IN THE WORKPLACE CHAPTER 8. TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE Communication and Technology: Tools for Professionals Drawbacks of Technology Social Media and Technology: Key Challenges in the Communication Age Professional Etiquette With Technology KEYS to Excellence With Communication and Technology Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 9. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING The Importance of Written Communication Striving for Written Communication Excellence Types of Written Communication KEYS to Excellence in Written Communication Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 10. LEADERSHIP AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT What Is Leadership? Utilizing Power Improving Communication With Leadership Theories Hiring the Right Team Following Up and Following Through Communicating About Your Team Dealing With Difficult People Giving Feedback Putting It Together Managing Your Public Image KEYS to Excellence in Leadership Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember PART V. PRESENTING IN THE WORKPLACE CHAPTER 11. INFORMING AND PERSUADING The Importance of Presenting With Professional Excellence Identifying Presentation Opportunities and Purposes Speaking to Inform Speaking to Persuade KEYS to Excellence in Professional Presentations Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 12. SPEECH DESIGN Analyzing the Audience Analyzing the Context Researching Organizing Your Presentation Introductions Conclusions Language KEYS to Excellence in Speech Design Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 13. DELIVERING A SPEECH WITH PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE Delivering a Presentation With Professional Excellence PowerPoint and Other Supporting Aids Practice Makes Perfect Team Presentations KEYS to Excellence in Delivering a Speech Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember PART VI . SURVIVING IN THE WORKPLACE CHAPTER 14. WORK–LIFE BALANCE The Importance of Work–Life Balance Triggers to Imbalance Strategies for Balance KEYS to Excellence With Work–Life Balance Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember Epilogue: Communication Is Work References Glossary Index About the Authors

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Kelly Miller is the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She earned her Ph.D. in Communication from the Pennsylvania State University in 1994, joining the A&M-CC faculty that same year. She was a Professor of the Communication for 16 years, teaching courses in Business & Professional Communication, Teamwork & Leadership, Organizational Communication, Public Relations, and Public Speaking. Additionally, she served as Department Chair/Program Coordinator in Communication from 2000-2009. Over the years, Dr. Quintanilla has received awards for her teaching, service, advising, and scholarship. She has also worked as an executive coach and an organizational communication consultant for a variety of industries. Although she loves her career, her greatest love is spending time with her husband, Anthony and daughter, Logan on the sunny beaches of the South Texas. Dr. Shawn Wahl is the Founding Dean of the Judith Enyeart Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (RCASH) and Professor of Communication at Missouri State University (MSU). Shawn’s most notable accomplishment in higher education leadership is facilitating the largest scholarship and structural private eight-figure gift in university history. He has served in the Dean role since 2017 and as Department Head of Communication at MSU from 2012 to 2017. Prior to MSU, he served as the Department Head of Communication, Mass Media & Theatre at Angelo State University and as the Founding Director of Graduate Studies at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi. Dr. Wahl was the 2016 President of the Central States Communication Association (CSCA). He has authored numerous books, including The Communication Age: Connecting and Engaging; Business and Professional Communication: KEYS for Workplace Excellence; Persuasion in Your Life; Intercultural Communication in Your Life; Public Speaking: Essentials for Excellence; Nonverbal Communication for a Lifetime; Public Relations Principles: Bridging Theory and Practice and Organizational Communication:  Strategies for Success. He has published articles in Communication Education, Communication Research Reports, Communication Studies, Communication Teacher, Journal of Family Communication, and the Basic Communication Course Annual. Dr. Wahl and colleagues received the Distinguished Article Award: Instructional Development Division (IDD) National Communication Association (NCA), 2021. Shawn completed two executive leadership programs at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, the Management Development Program (MDP, 2016), and the Institute for Educational Management (IEM, 2022). In addition, Shawn is an experienced organizational communication consultant and executive leadership coach in various industries (e.g., commodity trading, mining, oil and gas, and health care).

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