Executive Speeches: Tips on How to Write and Deliver Speeches from 51 Ceos [Paperback]

Brent Filson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1994

The ability to give an effective speech is often vital to an executive's success. Based on tips and techniques used by top business leaders, this practical guide is packed with ideas designed to improve communications skills. Brent Filson explains how to pare down a message to a core idea, impart a vision, and create a bond with the audience. He shows how to captivate listeners from the beginning, use humour to get a message across, and improve delivery.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Brent Filson doesn't just teach you to prepare and deliver a speech. He inspires you to do it!" -- Duncan Maxwell Anderson, Senior Editor, Success Magazine

"No for executives only! Whatever cause, policy or product you promote, this book can help you succeed." -- Dr. Kathryn Clarenbach, co-founder of NOW

"There are a lot of books around on speech writing and speech making, but this is special." -- Joseph Cahalan, Director of Communications, Xerox CorporationOmm he --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From the Publisher

A firsthand guide to vastly improving communications skills based on proven techniques and tips used by business leaders from a variety of industries. Features a wealth of lists and hints including 32 compelling ways to begin a speech, 13 methods to overcome nervousness, 19 techniques for audience evaluation, 24 ideas for taking charge of questions and answers, 11 ways to speak to international audiences and much more.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (March 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471599328
• ISBN-13: 978-0471599326
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,155,668 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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