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    Point of You: Develop A Unique Point of View That Helps You Sell Now!: Communicate Powerfully. Succeed Through Better Presenting.
    Point of You: Develop A Unique Point of View That Helps You Sell Now!: Communicate Powerfully. Succeed Through Better Presenting.
    Point of You: Develop A Unique Point of View That Helps You Sell Now!: Communicate Powerfully. Succeed Through Better Presenting.
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    Point of You: Develop A Unique Point of View That Helps You Sell Now!: Communicate Powerfully. Succeed Through Better Presenting.

    By Robert Z. Chew

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    Point of You is the first book in the BoldPoint Now Technique series. Point of You guides readers through the BoldPoint Point of You 10-Step process for developing a "fast track" point of view on any subject.

    Having a strong point of view is the first step in powerful communicating. Few understand the power of point of view and how having one can dramatically help people sell and get ahead. If you want to make your ideas powerful, if you want to sell more, if you want to turbo-charge your career, then Point of You is the starting point.

    In part 2 of the BoldPoint Now Series, called StoryPilot, readers learn how to structure point of view into a compelling story that engages audiences. Part 3 of the series, BoldPoint's SlideStar, shows readers how to then turn the story into an artful design using slides and other visuals. The BoldPoint Now Series is designed for non-storytellers and non-designers. It is an easy, practical approach to communicating more powerfully and it guides readers through a systematic process in how to succeed and sell more through better presenting.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateDec 1, 2012
    ISBN9781624884115
    Point of You: Develop A Unique Point of View That Helps You Sell Now!: Communicate Powerfully. Succeed Through Better Presenting.

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      Point of You - Robert Z. Chew

      Chapter 1

      Point of You™—How to Find, Create, and Own Your Point of View

      Have you ever been in a meeting, at a dinner table, or on a conference call and someone asks you, What’s your take on this? What’s your point of view?

      The subject could be anything. It could be about the price of gas, last month’s sales report, the reason service quality is low, the problem with morale, or…. anything. It doesn’t matter. The issue is that most people actually have a point of view on most things, but they don’t know it or it has not been fully developed or reasoned out—or even thought about.

      I am continually astonished at how often I get blank stares when I ask the simple question, So, what’s your point of view on (fill in the blank)? What makes it even more astonishing is that I am asking this question of professionals about their industry. I am asking experts about a basic day in and day out subject affecting their business, products, services, clients and life. I know they know their business inside out. They are living it everyday. So, of course, they have a point of view, but when asked directly the answer is usually: Uhh, hmm, I don’t really know… I guess it’s really….

      As stated in the opening of this book, the real question is, how do you want to be perceived by your audience? How do you want to be perceived by your bosses? If you don’t care, if you don’t want to make an impact on these critical influencers in your life, then presenting without strong ideas, presenting without a meaningful structure, presenting without any direction will get you there—to a place where you don’t stand out. It will likely get you to a place where you are less successful financially than those who understand how this process works and how it gives them a competitive advantage at work and in life. It just makes them look smarter, even if they are not smarter. Simply, they have a point of view and you don’t.

      As I have mentioned, a strong point of view in presenting is rarely considered, and yet it is the most critical component of a presentation, it is the starting point from which all else begins. It’s like the map and the rudder combined on a ship. It is what will take the audience to your destination. It is what will separate you from others, it is what will define your career. It will make you money.

      Terms synonymous with point of view include elevator pitch, branding, positioning, story, key message point, and unique selling proposition. A point of view is perhaps the most powerful and yet under-utilized communication and thinking tool we have today. Again, why do we need a point of view, or POV? Isn’t it really just an opinion, or a strong feeling about something? Maybe it’s even arrogant, or brash, or rude to have a strong view on things. Yet, we know from experience and from leadership theories that the true leaders in business and life have a significant point of view that makes them stand out, allows them to focus on solutions, gives them a rudder to lead others to the destination they believe in so strongly. A strong point of view is much more than opinion; it is a full and total amalgamation of personal experience, study, case studies, fact-based research, and third party endorsements. It is a learned opinion that is very difficult to argue with, unless it is against someone who also has a very strong point of view and learned opinion. But this is the ideal—two thoughtful positions on one subject. It makes for powerful communication and makes for leadership and success.

      Successful leaders, everyday people, students, teachers, and business managers all want to win people over to their side, to their good ideas. Often persuasion techniques are weakened by a lack of a point of view on the subject, yet the sale still goes through, in spite of the argument. In most articles, seminars, or books—and there are only a few that deal with point of view—it is often described as your own journey, your values, your goals and your expectations. Armed with these support thoughts and messages, leaders are able to quickly and efficiently establish a deep trusting relationship with their teammates, audiences, workers and neighbors, thereby increasing the chance of inspiring others to follow.

      In his coursework, Ken Blanchard, a well-respected business leadership guru, focuses on what might be considered the personal macro point of view assessment, especially as it relates to business leadership skills. This is important, but often we are in positions that reside on the micro side of life—that is, we are asked to give a presentation or talk on a subject that is about trends, or sales, or retail window design, or social media usage, or menu planning, or customer service, or, well—you name it. How do you quickly and easily come up with a point of view for these everyday issues, the issues that cumulatively make up your career and life and, ultimately, make you a better communicator than everyone else?

      So, I ask: Do you have a point of view?

      The answer is probably: Yes, but I have to think about it. It’s back to the hemming and hawing, buying time until you figure it out. By then it is too late. Someone that understands how to develop a point a view on your subject has already chimed in and has made you look like you don’t have opinions or ideas. At the very least, their distinctive point of view on your subject has made them look a lot smarter.

      By the end of this book, that will no longer be the case. The BoldPoint Point of You™ process provides an easy-to-use structure for developing strong fast track points of view, or Point of You, as we call it, that potentially can change the way you communicate, relate to people, and win audiences and customers over to your thinking.

      The idea of having a strong point of view on important subject areas is not new in business. Management consulting firms such as

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