Debra Fine

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Do you know how to engage in "big talk?" Debra Fine joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to use "big talk" with employees, including giving and receiving feedback, and discussing corporate vision.
There is real power in connecting your network of communities. Debra Fine joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the practices and tools that help you leverage communities as a network you can support and that can provide referrals and support for you.
Your network of communities could reach around the globe? Debra Fine joins Jim Blasingame to talk about leveraging your community building activity - virtually or in person - to create local and global networks.
Is face-to-face still relevant in an online world? Debra Fine joins Jim Blasingame to explain why face-to-face interaction is not only relevant in an online world, but may actually be more important than ever as a counter-balance to the social media craze.
Do you have all of the right networking tools? Debra Fine talks with Jim Blasingame about how networking tools, including online social media, is critical to professional and small business success.
Are you communicating effectively on the social media sites? Do you have a social media strategy? Debra Fine talks with Jim Blasingame about a few social media strategy ideas, including a few things not to do.
How do we discuss controversial issues successfully? Debra Fine talks with Jim Blasingame about how to have a conversation by asking questions first , and then stating your opinion later.
You now know how to do small talk, but what about the big kind? Debra joins Jim to explain what you have to do when it's your turn to deliver the goods with Big Talk.
What's the best way to talk with someone you've just met? How should you present your business card? Is networking like selling? Get the answers to all of these questions, and more, as Debra talks with Jim in this interview.
The most important things for small business to know about effective communication is to shut up and listen. Debra and Jim talk about some of the best ways to accomplish this difficult skill.