The Essentials of Persuasive Public Speaking


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In this guide to presenting, the author counsels how to calm a thumping heart and reveals techniques on preparation, delivery, and visual aids as he offers stories and advice. And he does more than simply ease dread, he inspires with historical accounts and incisive observations on the power and purpose of speaking well. From advice on the pitch and pace of your speaking voice to admonishments against squirrel paw hands and data crammed PowerPoint slides, the author's pointers will give you the focus and confidence to stand up straight, lean forward, and tell your story well.




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The Necessary Art of Persuasion


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In an age when managers can no longer rely on formal power, persuading people is more important than ever. Persuasion is a process of learning from colleagues and employees and negotiating shared solutions to solving problems and achieving goals. In The Necessary Art of Persuasion, Jay Conger describes four essential components of persuasion and explains how to master them, providing the information you need to fulfill your managerial mandate: getting work done through others.




A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking


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This best-selling brief introduction to public speaking offers practical coverage of every topic typically covered in a full-sized text, from invention, research and organization, practice and delivery, to the different speech types. Its concise, inexpensive format makes it perfect not only for the public speaking course, but also for any setting across the curriculum, on the job, or in the community. This newly redesigned full-color edition offers even stronger coverage of the fundamentals of speechmaking, while also addressing the changing realities of public speaking in a digital world. It features fully updated chapters on online presentations and using presentation software, and a streamlined chapter on research in print and online.




Persuade And Influence Any Audience


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Persuade And Influence Any Audience by Dr. Yaniv Zaid How to persuade anyone, anywhere, anytime! This is the best book in the world for Public Speaking! Especially for teaching how each one of you, regardless of profession or experience, can improve his / her speaking and persuasive abilities! Appropriate for every audience, every forum and every setting! Everyone can improve!! Not only specially gifted and charismatic persons can become successful public speakers!! Offers many examples, clear rules and simple techniques Covers all the subjects of public speaking! Persuade And Influence Any Audience - teaches, in a light and clear language, how each one of us, regardless of profession or experience in public speaking, can improve his/her speaking and persuasive abilities. The book, which is based on the international and successful "Debate" method, includes numerous examples, clear rules and simple techniques which are suitable for all kinds of speakers, in every forum and framework. The book "Persuade And Influence Any Audience" deals with all the components of the theory of speech and persuasion - writing a speech, matching the speech to the a target audience, sharpening of messages, presentation methods, posture and body language, keeping track of time, and more. Persuade And Influence Any Audience - is suitable for any kind of public speaking, from large events with many participants like in cases of lecturers speaking in front of students or politicians at election rallies, to smaller gatherings like parents congratulating their children, junior commanders instructing their soldiers or office managers directing their staff. Persuade And Influence Any Audience - offers many examples, clear rules and simple techniques appropriate for every audience, every forum and every setting - and demolishes the prevailing stigma claiming that only specially gifted and charismatic persons can become successful public speakers. The book, based on the triumphant international "Debate" method, covers all the subjects composing the theory of public speaking: Writing the speech. Appearance, posture and body language. Introducing presentations. Enhancing interest even during the most uninspired speech. Incorporating humor and personal anecdotes. Adapting to the target audience. Honing the message. Persuasive reasoning Awareness of time and rhythm. And more




On Speaking Well


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A presidential speechwriter offers practical wisdom and insightful tips in this authoritative guide to writing and giving a speech. For anyone who fears the thought of writing and giving a speech—be it to business associates, or at a wedding—help is at hand. Acclaimed presidential speechwriter Peggy Noonan shares her secrets to becoming a confidence, persuasive speaker demystifying topics including: Finding you own authentic voice Developing a text that interests you Acing the all-important first paragraph Using logic to move your audience Creating, developing, and reinventing the “core speech” for diverse audiences Strengthening your speech with a vital element: humor Winnowing your thoughts down to the essentials Handling professional jargon, clichés, and the sound bite syndrome Respecting simplicity and clarity—big ideas need small words Presenting your speech in the best way Collecting intellectual income—conversing your speech treasures Breaking all the rules and still succeeding Reading for inspiration—how to use the excellence of others Complete with lessons, tips and memorable examples, On Speaking Well shows us how to create forceful, persuasive, relevant speeches that will resonate with our audiences. Engaging, informative, and always entertaining, this is undoubtedly the authoritative how-to guide for anyone writing or giving a speech.




Contemporary Public Speaking


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Contemporary Public Speaking includes all the traditional fundamentals as well as the hottest issues in public speaking today. Featuring a conversational style and an extensive photo and illustration program, this comprehensive coverage provides students with the tools they need to analyze and apply public speaking principles. Examples, exercises, and boxed features offer insights into major themes such as speaking across cultures, developing creativity, improving critical thinking, overcoming speech anxiety, focusing on ethics, and learning from real-world speaking situations. Students will also explore how to speak on the job and in small groups, develop persuasive strategies, and use audio/visual aids--from flip charts to multimedia presentations--and will learn basic ways to become more effective speakers and listeners. A Collegiate Press book CONSULTING EDITORS: JoAnn Edwards, University of Mississippi Jon A. Hess, University of Missouri, Columbia Cynthia Irizarry, Stetson University Shannon McCraw, Southeastern Oklahoma State University Timothy P. Meyer, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Louis J. Rosso, Winthrop University




The Elements of Public Speaking


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Elements of Public Speaking, 7e, provides a highly engaging and comprehensive survey of public speaking in a flexible format adaptable to a variety of classrooms. The major themes of the new edition are its integrated coverage of new technology, inclusion of ethics, emphasis on listening, expanded coverage of culture and gender, and continued coverage of critical thinking.




Essentials of Public Speaking


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This brief value edition offers abundant practical advice on the speechmaking process, grounded in classical and contemporary theory, and organized in a format familiar to instructors. Included in this coverage is a strong emphasis on visual aids and using the Internet for speech preparation. ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING is a one-color text with full-color insert.