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What are the seven (7) deadly sins of speaking? How can these sins affect a speaker?

Gossip: The problem with gossip is that it frequently involves trade - I will share something, and
you will give something back... Think twice, in my opinion. When it comes down to it, as a
consultant, you are seldom part of the team, and you may discover that the gossip you shared is
being used to indicate the sort of person you are (and not in a positive way).
Judging: One of the most important talents you can develop is the ability to ask questions.
Curiosity is the source of great learning, and when you acquire facts rather of depending on what
you believe you know, you will discover that you are not only wiser, but also more well-liked.
Being open-minded is a blessing, so make the most of it.
Negativity: Consultants work in high-stress circumstances; you must be a realist, optimistic, and
capable of bringing ideas to the table. The negative consultant will not be a valuable member of
the team since negativity breeds judgments and gossip
Complaining: Whining is defined as complaining about a problem without proposing a solution.
Excuses: Are you prone to blaming others? An undesirable feature that is neither beneficial,
productive, or will result in a consultant ascending to the top.
Embroidery: Adding things to the tale that are just wrong but make the tale appear more dramatic
- frequently accompanies a justification or ignites the blame thrower's 
Dogmatism: Expressing one's thoughts as though they were facts A dogmatic individual does not
need to be interested or ask questions since they already know all the answers. They have a
reputation for being haughty, narrow-minded, and superficial. One of the most important skills
you can learn is to become an expert at asking questions rather than a bore who believes you
know all the answers! Two ears, one mouth, and all that.

What are the four (4) foundations of a powerful speech?

Honesty: be clear and straight


Authenticity: be yourself
Integrity: be your word
Love: wish them well
How could H.A.I.L. make your speech more listenable?

Honesty can make our speech more listenable because honesty leads to a happy, free existence.
Honesty entails more than simply stating the truth. It is about being honest with yourself and
others about who you are, what you want, and what you require to live your most true life.
Honesty sharpens our awareness and helps us to see clearly what is going on around us.
Authenticity: Being true to yourself liberates you. It allows you to break away from learned
behavior and become your true self. Being real allows you to recognize yourself for who you
actually are and celebrate your individuality. As a result, the value of authenticity to oneself and
society is enormous.
Integrity: Integrity is that you conduct your life in line with your innermost principles, that you
are honest with everyone, and that you always keep your word. Integrity is a highly appreciated
characteristic, particularly among leaders. You are more likely to be considered for major
promotions and leadership positions if you live with integrity.
Love: We utilize love to motivate us in our daily lives. The most frequent things that love leads
us to do are for example to find a spouse, get married, and have children with whom we may
share our love. Love offers us the certainty that we will be cared for, aided in times of need, and
supported in our efforts to attain our goals.

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