101 Secrets Of Highly Effective Speakers

by Caryl Rae Krannich, Beth E. McDonald (Read by), Beth McDonald (Read by)

Overview

Organized according to each step in the preparation process and augmented with examples to clarify the points made, this book pulls together major principles and techniques used by today's effective speakers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781593160296
Publisher:	Listen & Live Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	07/01/2004
Edition description:	Unabridged, 3 CDs, 3 Hours
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 6.10(h) x 1.10(d)

Read an Excerpt

Practice these 101 Secrets and you can construct a good speech as well as formulate an effective speech. Sharpen your delivery and present your speech with dynamism and you can be a successful, effective speaker. Develop your speaking skills and you develop the power to communicate your ideas and your passions. You will achieve the power to:
stand up at the city council meeting and clearly state your views on the rezoning proposal the members will vote on later that evening. Get behind the microphone at a PTA meeting and protest the school board's plan to close your child's school. Accept that promotion even though with the pay increase will come an increasing number of speaking assignments. Present your company's reorganization plan persuasively to the stockholders.
You can achieve the power to present your ideas clearly, dynamically and convincingly whatever the situation. This is real power. This is the power of an effective speaker and this power is yours to develop and use.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Before You Begin
Plan to Exceed Expectations
Build Your Body
Your Speech Body
Command Attention
Your Introduction Sets the Tone
Close With Power
Prepare Like a Pro
Control Fear
Command Attention: Your Demeanor Conveys Authority
Sharpen Your Delivery
Respond to Your Audience
And In Conclusion...

Editorial Reviews

In her new book, 101 Secrets of Highly Effective Speakers, Caryl Rae Krannich Ph.D offers hands on , reader-friendly, practical ideas that will help develop the skills and confidence necessary to present a successful speech.

Priorities Magazine

Succinct, efficiently organized advice, by an experienced speaker, speechwriter, and communications scholar. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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