Author : Lillet Walters
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 16,52 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071347075
Bestselling author Lilly Walters examines what makes cream-of-the-crop motivational speakers such as John Gray and Ken Blanchard stand above the rest.
Author : Marion Claire
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 31,48 MB
Release : 2013-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1452565244
What’s the best way to calm the butterflies before you speak? Should you open your speech with a joke or a story? What should you do if you forget something important? How do you overcome your fear of speaking to large and small groups? Here, in an easy to access format, you’ll find techniques to create and deliver a speech for every occasion, overcome pre-speech nerves, avoid tripping over your tongue, and always look and feel like a Unique and Sexy Speaker. You speak in public every day. Whether you’re giving a speech, having a conversation, saying your wedding vows, teaching your kids, exhorting your sales team, or talking in your sleep, if someone is listening, you have the opportunity to influence and to inspire. Being influential and inspirational! That’s very sexy! "As an international speaker with more than a dozen years of experience speaking to all kinds of audiences, I can say this is a truly useful collection of tips that can help any speaker rise to the next level. I've read many books for speakers, and this is the one I'd use right before I go on stage or as I fly to my next engagement to remind me of the basics and to get a good, positive outlook thanks to its bite-sized chunks of wisdom." Dan Janal, publicity/marketing/thought leader, and president of PR LEADS. PLUS.com "Secrets of a Unique & Sexy Speaker sets out the rules of speaking in clear, concise, and easy-to-follow steps that take the mystery and fear out of public speaking. This is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to, or has to, stand before an audience to deliver a message." Rona Arato, author of The Last Train, a Holocaust Story "Lucky me! I read Secrets of a Unique & Sexy Speaker before two public appearances, one in front of a hundred or so businesspeople and the other before a board of eighteen. I chose several Speaking Tips to practice and test drive. While much of the book might have you nod in recognition, if you're aware of your own ticks' and have received feedback about your speaking, you will as I did benefit enormously from consistently applying these techniques to help you improve. As Marion Claire points out, speaking is a mental as well as physical sport that requires preparation to achieve greater freedom of expression. Thank you, Marion, for your thorough, practical and encouraging guidance." Agnes Mura, MA MCC, global leadership coach, www.AMIcoaches.com
Author : Michael Jeffreys
Publisher :
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 19,5 MB
Release : 2013-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781626549524
Great books tend to work on many levels-and that is true of Michael Jeffreys' "Success Secrets of the Motivational Superstars." Jeffreys' work is based on extensive research and interviews with enormously successful motivational speakers, such as Tony Robbins, Wayne Dyer, and Brian Tracy. While the book offers hard-won and tested advice on being a dynamic and engaging public speaker, it is not just about financial success. "Success Secrets of the Motivational Superstars" encourages you to reach your full psychological and economic potential with excellent business advice, inspiration for living well, and plenty of practical, actionable advice on performance technique, preparation, and how to deeply engage an audience. Every one of today's motivational masters was once an unknown, struggling to develop their careers while engaging in challenging, time-consuming research and study of the motivational superstars that inspired them. By completing this extensive research and sharing his results in one complete volume, Michael Jeffreys has made it easier for the rest of us. "Success Secrets of the Motivational Superstars" gives clear guidance and inspiration toreach extraordinary success as a speaker. Read the book, learn the secrets, and use these lessons to reach your fullest potential. ""This is a powerful, practical book on how to shine as a speaker in any situation. It is full of great ideas you can use immediately to impress your audience." -Brian Tracy, author of "Maximum Achievement" ""If you wish to become a successful speaker, this book is a must-read. The secrets contained herein will not only give you a head start on the competition, but will help you in communicating with your family, friends, and coworkers " -Art Linkletter, author of "Kids Say the Darndest Things" ""Learning to make a powerful connection with your audience is the key to being a successful speaker. "Success Secrets of the Motivational Superstars" shows you how to touch people with not just your words, but also your energy and passion." -Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D, author of "Real Moments" and star of the ""Making Love Work"" infomercial
Author : Barry J. Farber
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,59 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Sales management
ISBN : 9781564146595
Written expressly for on-the-go sales managers who don't have the time to wade through wordy prose or academic theory, this book is fast paced and results oriented. The book contains scores of easy-to-implement strategies, checklists, and action plans for anyone who's managing a sales team.
Author : Mary Christensen
Publisher : AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 20,40 MB
Release : 2010-10-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0814416519
The "party plan" model of direct selling-introducing products through home parties, social gatherings, and fund-raisers-has been the route to financial freedom for millions. This inspiring, hands-on manual, written by an author who has achieved unprecedented success herself, shows other women how they can generate more bookings, more sales, and more business leads at their parties, as well as build a team of independent party planners, and drive up their own commissions. Exemplified by powerhouse brands like Tupperware, Pampered Chef, and Mary Kay, the party-planning method is an unparalleled opportunity for anyone to live the life they dream about and deserve. In Be a Party Plan Superstar, readers will discover, step-by-step, how they can transition from selling to friends and family to building a profitable business, develop a who's-who customer base, create an environment of fun, be an engaging host, and close sales effortlessly. This is the one book that shows women how to become direct-selling superstars...simply by being the life of the party.
Author : Craig Valentine
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 15,73 MB
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1600379192
Two experts show you how to boost your speaking and marketing skills and make money by giving riveting presentations. When World Class Speaker meets World Class Guerrilla Marketer, your profits explode! How would you like to become a World Class Speaker whom others travel far and wide to see? How would you like to turn your presentations into profit-making machines that bring in 6 figures or more each year? How would you like to speak to audiences without having to leave home? World Class Speaking is the system for you! In this book, you will learn how to build stellar presentations that keep your audiences on the edge of their seats, turn your presentations into dozens of profitable income streams, master leading-edge technologies & speak to 1,000 people without even leaving home, and automate your business & make passive recurring income while you sleep. World Class Speaking is the one-stop-shop for building breakthrough presentations & turning them into a solid system of ongoing income.
Author : Carmine Gallo
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 50,17 MB
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1250183472
“As technology threatens to displace countless jobs and skills, the ability to communicate is becoming more important than ever. This book is full of examples to help you get better at transporting your thoughts and emotions into the minds of other people.” —Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg How to master the art of persuasion—from the bestselling author of Talk Like TED. Ideas don’t sell themselves. As the forces of globalization, automation, and artificial intelligence combine to disrupt every field, having a good idea isn’t good enough. Mastering the ancient art of persuasion is the key to standing out, getting ahead, and achieving greatness in the modern world. Communication is no longer a “soft” skill—it is the human edge that will make you unstoppable, irresistible, and irreplaceable—earning you that perfect rating, that fifth star. In Five Stars, Carmine Gallo, bestselling author of Talk Like TED, breaks down how to apply Aristotle’s formula of persuasion to inspire contemporary audiences. As the nature of work changes, and technology carries things across the globe in a moment, communication skills become more valuable—not less. Gallo interviews neuroscientists, economists, historians, billionaires, and business leaders of companies like Google, Nike, and Airbnb to show first-hand how they use their words to captivate your imagination and ignite your dreams. In the knowledge age—the information economy—you are only as valuable as your ideas. Five Stars is a book to help you bridge the gap between mediocrity and exceptionality, and gain your competitive edge in the age of automation. In Five Stars, you will also learn: -The one skill billionaire Warren Buffett says will raise your value by 50 percent. -Why your job might fall into a category where 75 percent or more of your income relies on your ability to sell your idea. -How Airbnb’s founders follow a classic 3-part formula shared by successful Hollywood movies. -Why you should speak in third-grade language to persuade adult listeners. -The one brain hack Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, and Picasso used to unlock their best ideas.
Author : Stephen J. Harvill
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 21,29 MB
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1501153455
In this sharp, invigorating read, Fortune 50 consultant Stephen Harvill discovers twenty-one common behaviors of top earners across seven major industries that set them apart. These are the secrets of the world’s best salespeople who rake in at least one million dollars a year. For over thirty years, Steve Harvill has helped successful sales teams do what they do better, smarter, more elegantly, and more imaginatively. As a consultant for some of the top companies in the world, including Apple, Pepsi, Samsung, and Wells Fargo, he aids in simplifying processes that have become unwieldy and making teams more effective. His work inspired him to ask the question: What exactly sets the top producers apart from their peers? After spending a year interviewing 175 sales superstars from seven different industries, he found twenty-one distinct behaviors of successful salespeople. Organized by these best practices and filled with hundreds more tips, stories, and takeaways, 21 Secrets of Million-Dollar Sellers reveals how you can improve in every aspect of your job and rise to become one of the best.
Author : Maggie Eyre
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 44,71 MB
Release : 2010-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1458767132
For most people, nothing is so daunting as public speaking. Whether making a business presentation or an after-dinner speech, the same symptoms and fears appear: dry throat, sweaty palms, increased heart rate, fear of making a fool of yourself, saying the wrong thing, drying up altogether. All of these things can be overcome. In SPEAK EASY, Maggie Eyre shares her considerable knowledge and experience as a communications consultant and media trainer to show you how to build your confidence to speak in public with ease and flair. And confidence is the key. All of the advice in this practical book is aimed at developing the self-confidence every speaker needs to communicate effectively. There are many building blocks involved in the process, but Maggie Eyre explains how to use them all, with a host of anecdotes and examples to illustrate her points. Business leaders, politicians, lecturers and media presenters have all successfully followed her advice. With SPEAK EASY, you too can be a successful public speaker.
Author : Gerhard Gschwandtner
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 10,37 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Organizational behavior
ISBN : 0071475893
Selling Power and McGraw-Hill are partners in sales success. The two leaders in sales publishing team up to bring you an unprecedented library of advice, techniques, and wisdom from the top minds in sales --
