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2023.
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English
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"MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan isn't one to avoid arguments. He relishes them, as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth. Arguments help us solve problems, uncover new ideas we might not have considered, and nudge our disagreements toward mutual understanding. A good argument, made in good faith, has intrinsic value-and can also simply be fun. Arguments are everywhere-and especially given the fierce debates we're all embroiled...
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"For anyone who has ever been inspired by a TED talk, this is an insider's guide to creating talks that are unforgettable. Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream. Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audience's worldview. Done right, a talk is more powerful than...
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Public speaking is a 'universal advantage'--a skill that gives you a leg up in nearly any profession or situation--and the single greatest requirement for great speaking is confidence. When you learn to communicate with confidence, it bleeds over into every area. Because this book utilizes a wholistic approach that addresses the entire person and not just exterior skills, your confidence on stage will follow you off stage"--
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Public speaking coach and bestselling author Gallo has broken down hundreds of TED talks and interviewed the most popular TED (technology, entertainment, design) presenters as well as the top researchers in the fields of psychology, communications, and neuroscience to get their cutting-edge insights and to reveal the nine secrets of all successful TED presentations.
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Many of you face the idea of speaking in public with stark terror, right? Rejoice! This book will help you banish your fears for good. Whether you need to make a business pitch, give a presentation, address a conference, ace a job interview, or offer a rousing wedding toast, you'll discover how to identify and fix the problems that are stealing your confidence. You'll learn to put the right workds together and deliver them in a way that makes your...
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English
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People fear public speaking more than any other situation. The reluctance to get up in front of an audience is often a major impediment to career advancement and personal development. However, this fear can be overcome. Caryl Rae Krannich Ph.D, author of over 40 business and personal development books, reveals the 101 secrets to become an effective speaker. These techniques form the steps any person can take to move from timid to confident, from...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"This is a kid's book about public speaking. It helps the kid in your life confidently grow in their speaking and presenting skills, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving to excel in life's big and small conversations. With expert advice from TEDx Portland contributors, A Kids Book About Public Speaking enables kids to speak effectively and embrace public discourse, boosting their confidence and self-esteem, and excelling at sharing their...
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Career Press
Pub. Date
©2016.
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English
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"Scared Speechless takes a powerful and unique approach that sets it apart from other public-speaking guides. For the first time ever, the psychology behind our fears is used to explain and tame our anxiety. That's the science. Combine it with the art of organizing and delivering a spectacular speech, and you have the freshest, most entertaining, and effective public speaking book available. This easy-to-use book contains: *Funny, accessible, and...
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Macmillan USA
Pub. Date
[1998]
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English
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Provides information on how to write and deliver an effective speech, discussing how to choose words to make a point, the use of attention-getting anecdotes and quotations, tailoring speeches to appeal to special audiences, and overcoming stage fright.
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[2019]
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English
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"Formal oral presentations communicate a message in a way that is unlike any other method of delivery. Nothing is more influential than a dynamic, face-to-face presentation followed by a lively discussion among the various stakeholders. A powerful presentation will endure in the minds of the audience and ultimately become a motivating force that positively influences their decision making. To make your presentation memorable, you must understand what...
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HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Clark the Shark is ready to present his book report to the class. But at the last minute, Clark gets stage fright and clams up in front of everybody. With a little help from his teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, will Clark be able to overcome his fears?
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ATD Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Get into the business of speaking and training. There are dozens of books on public speaking. But only Speak for a Living will show you how to launch, build, and sustain a successful speaking and training career. Wondering whether making the leap into this industry is for you? In this revised and expanded edition, authors Anne Bruce and Sardék Love offer updated strategies for navigating the public-speaking business. Their new material on social...
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Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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In our fast-changing world, leaders are increasingly confronted by messy, multifaceted challenges that require collaboration to resolve. But the standard methods for tackling these challenges-meetings packed with data-drenched presentations or brainstorming sessions that circle back to nowhere-just don't deliver. Great strategic conversations generate breakthrough insights by combining the best ideas of people with different backgrounds and perspectives....
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St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
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Explains how to write and deliver an effective speech, covering such aspects as humor, nervousness, subject research, memorable style, team presentations, international audiences, question and answer sessions, audiovisual tools, and copyright.
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