At one time or another, everyone has been buttonholed by a conversational monopolizer who refuses to let anyone else voice his opinions. In this situation, most of us take this abuse as long as we can before finding a graceful way to make our exit. But if the motormouth is an important person at work or a member of our family, walking away may be the wrong thing to do, says communication expert Nance Rosen.

Invite her on-air to learn:

• Why it’s a mistake to listen to other people too much!

• The most effective way to interrupt someone in casual conversation that is like holding a stop sign up.

• What to do next if people still don’t zip their lips.

• How to train someone over time to talk less without being rude.

• How to convince your family members to do anything you want—from taking out
the trash to going where you want on vacation.

• Why good news is a snooze and people identify more with negative news.

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CREDENTIALS: Veteran talk show guest Nance Rosen, MBA, is the managing director at NAX Partners and on the marketing faculty at UCLA Business and Management continuing executive education programs. A former radio and television host, she speaks around the world to audiences on business communication, consumer buying behavior, sales, marketing and consumer satisfaction. Her latest book is SPEAK UP! & Succeed: How to Get Everything You Want in Meetings, Presentations and Conversations.

AVAILABILITY: Nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: Nance Rosen, 1-888-GO-NANCE (1-888-466-2623); Nance@NanceRosen.com