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Why You Should, Like, Ya Know, Speak Like a Leader!
Communications Expert and Writer, Audrey Mann Cronin and Panelists Explore How Our Digital Culture is Influencing Our Teens

Does your kid say “like” four times in every sentence?
When it comes to our teenagers, there is a new verbal fashion trend of epidemic proportions -- like, ya know, um, ah, I mean, whatever, ya, I can’t, I can’t even...
On Tuesday, April 28th, 7-9PM, a panel discussion, “Say it Like You Mean it,” will take place at the Mt. Kisco Library on how to speak like a leader. Join communications consultant and writer blogger Audrey Mann Cronin, and her panel of experts, to explore how our celebrity culture and social media channels are influencing the way we communicate and behave. Learn about what today’s verbal fashion trends are about, what they sound like, and why they matter – particularly for girls and women.
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When it comes to verbal tics and crutches, we are all in the same pot of habit-forming, lazy-lipped, pop-culture inspired soup. These habits can weaken our speech, making us sound unsure, and studies show, less competent. And, while with our friends and family, verbal slang and trends can bond us together, in our leadership roles and professional lives, we all want and need to speak articulately, with confidence, and “Say it Like We Mean it!”
Learn tips and explore ways to find your own authentic voice. For more information, please visit http://sayitlikeyoumeanitblog.blogspot.com.