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Issue #1(Formerly "A PowerPhrase a Week") December 16, 2010 Share	SpeakSTRONG Say Something Significant Newsletter by Meryl Runion, Creator of the SpeakSTRONG Method *Got a question or a comment?* Do not hit reply. Please comment on my blog or email me. View in a browser here.
Follow Meryl on The SpeakSTRONG Method Meryl Runion, Creator of the SpeakSTRONG Method	~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THERE'S a LOT GOING ON at SpeakSTRONG.COM HANDBOOK VIDEOS NEW SITE SPECIAL OFFERS WEBINARS NEW BOOK TWITTER TIPS FACEBOOK PLEDGE SpeakSTRONG has more going on than I can tell you about. This newsletter will focus on announcements and updates. Then we'll hit the ground running to make 2011 a year of communication transformation. I'm thrilled to be making all these announcements, and hope you'll find my new resources transformational. DOWNLOAD THE SPEAKSTRONG METHOD HANDBOOK - IT'S FREE Now available. The SpeakSTRONG Method Handbook takes you to the HEART of effective communication and explains the basics of The SpeakSTRONG Method. And, it's FREE! Print it out, pass it around. publish it to your intranet. As long as you keep the credits in place, I invite you to use it any way that serves you. It tells you what it means to be a Character-based Communicator who Speaks STRONG. It helps you keep your ego in checks and balances to overcome communication barriers as you speak - not just effectively - but transformationally. It walks you through the six steps of The SpeakSTRONG Method. It's my gift to you, so enjoy! Handbook BOOKS BY THE BOX - SHIPPING UPGRADE THROUGH FRIDAY You have new ways to save on books. In addition to the ten-packs, you can now order books by the box for even more savings. It's just in time for the holidays and a New Year with a new you. Until noon December 17th, I will upgrade shipping from media or library to priority on books by the box and ten pack orders. Books by the box NIA DANCE DVDS - WHAT A GREAT GIFT IDEA I added NIA dance DVDs to my store, because creative expression of dance frees the voice. It's great exercise, and actually supports Speaking STRONG. It makes an excellent gift, too. NIA NEW FREE WEBINAR SERIES I'm providing a free SpeakSTRONG Webinar Series beginning January 6th. We'll start with steps to create a communication makeover in 2011. Next we'll look at how to win support for our new, more empowered selves. Then we'll explore what it means to be a Character-based Communicator and to speak transformationally. After that, We'll walk through the six steps of the SpeakSTRONG Method. We'll be experimenting a bit, so plans will change in the process. We can expect a few fumbles with the fun and progress. Join us! Webinars NEW BOOK FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT My Perfect Phrases for Leadership Development book (with Wendy Mack) is OUT! I LOVE this book. Writing it was a complete delight. If you mentor, lead or guide, this book is for you. If you'd like to increase your influence and empower people, this book is for you. Check it out. Leadership Development Phrases NEW VIDEOS ABOUT HOW TO SPEAKSTRONG For you visual learners, I created three new videos. One is about Character-based Communication and the HEART of The SpeakSTRONG Method. Another introduces the six steps of The SpeakSTRONG Method. For anyone who has wondered which of my books is the best fit for them. I have a video that explains the differences between my books. NEW HOW-TO BE AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR ARTICLES I created a host of new articles and revised many of my older ones. As with The SpeakSTRONG Method Handbook, I invite you to pass them around, post them and print them with credits. You'll find my preferred tagline in the upper right-hand corner of each page. How-to Articles TWITTER TIPS / FACEBOOK PLEDGE Follow my new SpeakSTRONG twitter feed, with a tip a day. My MerylRunion twitter feed will continue with a variety of posts. And visit my new Facebook page where you can take the pledge to say what you mean and mean what you say without being mean when you say it. I post there about the 52 skills for Speaking STRONG as detailed in my SpeakSTRONG book. NEW SITE I also have a new site design. You'll find it easier for you to use. Enjoy it. And please let me know of any broken links or issues, as we are still ironing out bugs. There is more I could tell you about, but this should keep you busy for a while. It certainly has kept me busy. Enjoy!