Verbal Graffiti

I had the pleasure of attending the HBA's Triangle Sales and Marketing Council monthly breakfast this morning where two communication experts/journalists--Sharon Delaney and Kim Dean--offered insight into the world of journalism where perception is reality and the importance of first impressions.

They gave us a handful of practical tips should we ever find ourselves being interviewed by a journalist. They suggested that we try to anticipate questions that could be asked in an interview and practice your answers.

As I drove to my next meeting I thought, that can be carried through to all aspects of your life as we relate to those around us.

Having a concise, one sentence statement and a couple of supporting sentences that back up your statement is great when you're in a networking situation or if you just met someone at a social occasion. You could be talking about your career, your family, or your interests.

Being a parent of two boys, I can affirm that brief and simple statements are the key when trying to convey my thoughts to them. My husband appreciates the same communication style...I definitely would not want to be accused of dragging a point out or nagging. I would never do that.

Oh and I picked up a new term, 'Verbal Graffiti' which is the 'um, you know, like' of our every day speech--which should be eliminated as much as possible. I will work on that one too.

Professional Women in Building Networking Event--July 9th

Join us this Thursday, July 9th, at Nantucket Cafe--Fayetteville Rd--in Durham, for our monthly networking event. Time is 4:30-6PM.

The Professional Women in Building Council of the Durham, Orange, Chatham Home Builders Association, is a group of members who is focused on partnering with our local schools to make students more aware of the career opportunities available in the building industry. We also partner with Habitat for Humanity to make home ownership a possibility for many families in the Triangle.

Won't you come to the networking event to share what is it you do and how we can help you grow your business? We are a group interested in succeeding in our careers and giving back to our communities.

Contact Penny Paskoff for questions: 919-489-8899.