| Do s Taboos of Public Speaking P Contributor(s): Axtell (Author) |
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ISBN: 0471536709 ISBN-13: 9780471536703 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons OUR PRICE: $21.85 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1992 Annotation: Develop your powers of public persuasion with the ultimate guide to great speeches and business presentations... Do you get tongue-tied at the mere thought of speaking in public? Would you rather swim with sharks or undergo a tax audit than face an audience? Well, you're not alone. According to the Book of Lists' list of humans' greatest fears, the fear of death is our fourth greatest fear, while fear of public speaking commands a solid first place. Now from Roger E. Axtell, one of America's most accomplished public speakers, here's a book guaranteed to turn even the most stage-shy mumbler into a great communicator. Geared primarily, but not exclusively, for business people, this amusing and informative guide can show you how to possess the powers of public persuasion you've always dreamed of having. Whether it's making a pitch to the board of directors, or prepping the sales force, stating your case to the town council, or being interviewed on live TV, Do's and Taboos of Public Speaking can help you to be an intelligent, articulate, confident, and likable presence in front of any audience you'll ever face.
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| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Public Speaking & Speech Writing |
| Dewey: 808.51 |
| LCCN: 91042526 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.04" W x 9.06" (0.74 lbs) 224 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Develop your powers of public persuasion with the ultimate guide togreat speeches and business presentations. Do you get tongue-tiedat the mere thought of speaking in public? Would you rather swimwith sharks or undergo a tax audit than face an audience? Well, you're not alone. According to the Book of Lists' list of humans'greatest fears, the fear of death is our fourth greatest fear, while fear of public speaking commands a solid first place. Nowfrom Roger E. Axtell, one of America's most accomplished publicspeakers, here's a book guaranteed to turn even the most stage-shymumbler into a great communicator. Geared primarily, but notexclusively, for business people, this amusing and informativeguide can show you how to possess the powers of public persuasionyou've always dreamed of having. Whether it's making a pitch to theboard of directors, or prepping the sales force, stating your caseto the town council, or being interviewed on live TV, Do's andTaboos of Public Speaking can help you to be an intelligent, articulate, confident, and likable presence in front of anyaudience you'll ever face. * Surefire techniques for controlling fear, preparing for andorganizing a business presentation or speech, using body languageand humor, getting the most out of audio and audio/visualequipment, speaking in front of the camera, and much, muchmore * Helpful hints from successful business speakers and such greatsas Winston Churchill, Lee Iacocca, Red Barber, Roger Ailes, andCharles Osgood * Special chapters on humor and roasts, speaking internationally, and even how to become a professional speaker |