19. Delivering The Message: Be Authentic
• Be credible
• Reflect the mood
• Be yourself
• Act the part: giving voice to your words and making them come alive
• Make eye contact
• Be mindful of tone and inflection
• Be mindful of body language, gestures
• Take the message seriously, not yourself
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