So said and not really meant? In a time characterized by casual, thoughtless, and often untrue statements, Hans Michael Hahl offers clarification, answers, and simple tricks to make one's communication more reliable and clearer, elevating it to a new level. He has decades of experience as a communication coach for politicians, athletes, and top executives. Through practical examples, he reveals common mistakes that we are all susceptible to. You will learn what we can take from great speakers, how to avoid beating around the bush, and how to disarm troublemakers. Furthermore, the book presents concrete solutions for communicating without clichés and with clarity in the future. Contents: Ten success tips for effective communication, the art of improvisation, how to respond quickly to knockout statements, how to communicate powerfully and efficiently in meetings, what to do when you lack the courage for an honest answer, how to handle a conversation partner who uses empty phrases, and how to improve communication with intelligent synonyms.