posted by Bill Lampton, Ph.D. at 1:31 PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
About Me
- Name: Bill Lampton, Ph.D.
- Location: Gainesville, Georgia, United States
My fascination with communication began when I took a Public Speaking course at Millsaps College. When I learned that I could change someone’s opinion and behavior with a twenty minute speech, that astounded me. I decided, “Here’s something worth devoting my life to.” My next step: Earning the M.A. and Ph.D. at Ohio University. Then I taught Speech Communication for five years at the University of Georgia. To put my communication training into practice, I became an administrator for more than two decades, as vice president of three colleges and a medical center. All that time, I “moonlighted,” writing articles for newspapers and magazines, serving as a weekend radio DJ, narrating TV specials, acting—anything connected with communication. So I have learned as much outside the classroom as I learned inside. In 1996, I formed my company, Championship Communication. I wrote my book, The Complete Communicator: Change Your Communication, Change Your Life! Now my communication career is in full swing as a speaker, business consultant, seminar leader and coach. For more information, please visit my Web site: http://www.ChampionshipCommunication.com
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2 Comments:
Bill, you are so right about the facial expressions giving away more than our words. I tend to have a very serious face when I am thinking or listening, so I have to make a concerted effort to hold a pleasant expression. I've often had people ask, "What's wrong?" when there is nothing wrong, I'm simply in thought and I don't realize how serious my face looks! It's a hard thing to change, but it's so important!
Great audio post!
Monica Ricci
Your response is right on target, Monica. There are so many times when a misleading facial expression can undermine our efforts--job interviews, performance appraisals, sales appointments, first dates and more. When I coach clients, I find it helpful to videotape conversations with them. Often they are surprised at how stern or worried they look, when they really felt confident. Your photo reflects a smiling, self-assured professional person. We all should aspire to that visage!
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