The Essentials of Persuasive Public Speaking

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Public Speaking, Reference, Guides & Handbooks
Cover of the book The Essentials of Persuasive Public Speaking by Sims Wyeth, W. W. Norton & Company
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Sims Wyeth ISBN: 9780393349290
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Publication: January 6, 2014
Imprint: W. W. Norton & Company Language: English
Author: Sims Wyeth
ISBN: 9780393349290
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication: January 6, 2014
Imprint: W. W. Norton & Company
Language: English

A collection of short and insightful pointers on the power, potential, and practice of public speaking.

Among the many pieces of expert advice in The Essentials of Persuasive Public Speaking is this nugget: "To capture attention, define a problem that keeps listeners up at night." Wyeth may as well be talking about the book itself—for nothing keeps us up at night like the prospect of giving a speech in the morning.

In this portable, brief, and lucid guide to presenting, Wyeth counsels how to calm a thumping heart and reveals techniques on preparation, delivery, and visual aids as he gives you vivid stories and rubber-meets-the-road advice. And he does more than simply ease your dread; he inspires you 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, Wyeth’s pointers will give you the focus and confidence to stand up straight, lean forward, and tell your story well.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A collection of short and insightful pointers on the power, potential, and practice of public speaking.

Among the many pieces of expert advice in The Essentials of Persuasive Public Speaking is this nugget: "To capture attention, define a problem that keeps listeners up at night." Wyeth may as well be talking about the book itself—for nothing keeps us up at night like the prospect of giving a speech in the morning.

In this portable, brief, and lucid guide to presenting, Wyeth counsels how to calm a thumping heart and reveals techniques on preparation, delivery, and visual aids as he gives you vivid stories and rubber-meets-the-road advice. And he does more than simply ease your dread; he inspires you 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, Wyeth’s pointers will give you the focus and confidence to stand up straight, lean forward, and tell your story well.

More books from W. W. Norton & Company

Cover of the book Breakout Nations: In Pursuit of the Next Economic Miracles by Sims Wyeth
Cover of the book Bloodmoney: A Novel of Espionage by Sims Wyeth
Cover of the book The West End Horror: A Posthumous Memoir of John H. Watson, M.D. (The Journals of John H. Watson, M.D.) by Sims Wyeth
Cover of the book Seizure: A Novel by Sims Wyeth
Cover of the book The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom: Building Resilience with Compassionate Teaching by Sims Wyeth
Cover of the book Wyoming: A Bicentennial History by Sims Wyeth
Cover of the book Kitty Genovese: The Murder, the Bystanders, the Crime that Changed America by Sims Wyeth
Cover of the book The Confederate States of America: What Might Have Been by Sims Wyeth
Cover of the book The Genius of George Washington by Sims Wyeth
Cover of the book Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries by Sims Wyeth
Cover of the book The Complete Plays by Sims Wyeth
Cover of the book The Bishop's Boys: A Life of Wilbur and Orville Wright by Sims Wyeth
Cover of the book In the Image: A Novel by Sims Wyeth
Cover of the book The Convent: A Novel by Sims Wyeth
Cover of the book The Selected Canterbury Tales: A New Verse Translation by Sims Wyeth
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy