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The art of communication...are you dressed for success...?

"The most important thing in communication honesty, and determination to succeed.
is to hear what is not being said" PETER F. Inspirational oratory is still a joy to
DRUCKER. experience. But, it really is about "Hearts and
Social psychologists will confirm that only Minds" when it comes to getting over your
about 40% of what is said has any impact on message. I could read to you a script verbatim
real communication; the rest is down to body and monotonous, but your attention span
language, intonation of speech, and would probably be limited. Transform the
appearance. "All that for the birds," you might same script into a passionate and emotional
be forgiven for thinking. delivery in front of your audience and the
The fact is that efficient communication is world's media, and it may have a slightly
now the bedrock and cornerstone of modern greater impact.
business. If you are not hard-wired into social Communication is everything: without it
media and your latest e-mail, you will we don't talk to each other; we don't
inevitably be left behind the curve, when it understand, and we certainly don't progress as
comes to keeping up with the competition. It a species. No matter what the latest
is no longer an option to disengage from the technologies can deliver, there will never be
process, as evermore sophisticated and a substitute for eye-to-eye, person-to-person,
dazzling opportunities present themselves on in-your-face exchange.
a daily basis. Robin Limb Just before the battle of Trafalgar, Admiral
Imagine, if you can, a time before the Lord Nelson had to address his sailors,
internet; fax machines, and even telephones. of communication is still the spoken word. knowing full-well that less than half of them
The pace of life was undoubtedly slower, but Despite the life-raft of Powerpoint, the ability would be alive in the morning. Nevertheless,
we all moved at the same slow speed. Today to motivate and persuade your chosen he overcame his innate anxiety and self-doubt
we are all running a lot faster, but the net audience by sheer force of personality, to inspire his forces into battle. The ability to
result is about the same. We now have mobile remains a formidable skill. convince others, and follow up through your
phone applications (Apps) to tell us Steve Jobs had it; Richard Branson still has own direct actions is a rare skill.
everything about everything. How on Earth it, and even Mark Zuckerburg has it. The fact Management is nothing more than
did we ever survive without these modern-day is that communication is nothing more than motivating other people by the spoken word -
facilities..? transmitting the message in a way that LEE IACOCCA ...
In business, one of the most powerful forms convinces the recipient of your intent;

vibrant menu of locally sourced, seasonal produce, The Duck Inn has
Local Inn is ‘one to watch’ been racking up awards and recognition regularly.
The ethos is on quality, local food, expertly prepared and delivered
by a happy team in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Favourites such as Brancaster crab, steaming bowls of Norfolk
mussels, locally-smoked salmon with gingerbread are regular
highlights; along with Chef Handley’s famous black pudding-scotched
quail’s eggs. And Sundays' roasts of local pork and Holkham Estate
beef are widely regarded as the best along the coast.
With two stylish bedrooms; there is always the option to enjoy a
wonderful evening meal and fabulous wines from an extensive list,
before staggering upstairs to unwind under the snuggly duck-down
duvets.
Ben Handley said: “We are over the moon with this coming on top
of being awarded the 2017 Restaurant of the Year for the East of
England by The Good Food Guide. The list of entrants in the Top 50
Gastropubs is testament to the quality of eateries up and down the
country and we are all thrilled to be recognised with such esteemed
company.”

he Duck Inn, Stanhoe, has been included as ‘one to watch’ in the
hospitality trade’s Morning Advertiser’s Top 50 Gastropubs
TAwards 2017.
The current holder of the Number One position is the world famous
Sportsman near Whitstable, Kent (2015-2016), and the previous
occupier of the Number One spot was Tom Kerridge’s iconic Hand
and Flowers (2012-2014).
The awards ceremony is being held on Monday 30th January at
Hermitage Road Bar and Restaurant in Hitchin, Herts hosted by TV
personality and award-winning chef Matt Tebbut (BBC Saturday
Kitchen, Food Unwrapped, Market Kitchen) owner of the AA
Restaurant of the Year Foxhunter Restaurant in South Wales.
The Duck Inn is a family owned and run business. Chef Ben
Handley and his wife Sarah have developed this 18th Century building
into a true dining destination. With a passionate young team and a