On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a powerhouse on keynote stages and training arenas with 25 years plus experience speaking on sales, leadership, communication and negotiation skills Paul Bramson. Bridgett and Paul discuss the benefits of great questioning skills, listening skills, not making assumptions, good vs. great presentations, and more!

Visit www.paulbramson.com to book Paul for a high-energy speaking engagement and to engage his team for training in the areas of sales, leadership, communication, interviewing, and negotiation skills.

0:55

Benefits of great question asking skills.

4:00

An example of a not so great question to start with, and how to fix the question.

11:00

What causes people to fall short as great listeners?

17:37

What are Paul Bramson's favorite kinds of presentations?

24:30

Difference between young Paul and current Paul's presentations.

27:06

A question for Bridgett.

36:55

One last tip in how to own the microphone.

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