How to Be a Great Communicator: In Person, on Paper, and on the Podium [Paperback]

Nido R. Qubein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1996

The author gives you the knowledge you need to excel at all types of business communication. He shows that all successful business communication, whether a speech from a podium or a face-to-face conversation, stems from the same basic principles. By using his Five Keys to Successful Communication anyone can unlock the potential to become a great communicator in any medium.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Qubein (Get the Best from Yourself, Berkley, 1986) is well qualified to write a book on communication. He came to the United States as a young man unable to speak English and went on to learn it and become president of the National Speaker's Association, provide training seminars for many large companies, and write six books on communication and success. His latest book (based on his best-selling audiocassette), which emphasizes business communication, is for anyone who wants to become a better communicator. He covers verbal and nonverbal communication as well as effective ways to communicate in different media. Like Zig Zigler and Peter Lowe, Qubein inspires listeners and readers to greater success with enthusiasm and energy. Recommended for public libraries.?Lisa J. Cihlar, Winfield P.L., Ill.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Business consultant Qubein has penned an invaluable resource for all those who must communicate on the job. As with most good communication books, the focus here is heavily slanted to audience, purpose, and tailoring the communicator's message for both. Whether communicating on the phone, in a speech, or on the page, words are the building blocks, and Qubein stresses the importance of using simple, direct language to connect with an audience. He also discusses the emotional value of words, and how to use this quality to advantage. The section on writing covers everything from employee handbooks to interoffice memos. Chapters on speaking to groups and individuals illustrate the uses and misuses of body language. Also included are helpful chapters on recognizing and avoiding sexist language, plus effective methods for holding meetings. Accessible and clearly written, this book should be instantly helpful for executives, managers, and support staff. Brian McCombie

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471163147
• ISBN-13: 978-0471163145
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #223,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Way too much needless information, March 5, 2005

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Marcus T. Brody (Tampa Bay, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Be a Great Communicator: In Person, on Paper, and on the Podium (Paperback)

I agree with one reviewer, in the fact that this book is just WAY too full of useless information. 80% of this book is filler. I couldn't even weed through all of the needless information in order for this book to make an impact on me. I was reading, and kept drifting off, because I simply didn't care about most of what he was saying. I wanted to become a 'Great Communicator'. Instead, I found my patience was being tested! I don't recommend this book for anyone who doesn't want to know every little nit picking detail about certain things like the origins of language, and certain common sense things, which he explains in FULL detail.

No need for this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Much, February 10, 2005

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high life (Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Be a Great Communicator: In Person, on Paper, and on the Podium (Paperback)

That's what it is...It's a book that takes a few key concepts and embellished it to reasonable thickness so as to hit the stores looking good. I finished it in 1 1/2 days - skipping many mundane references. In my opinion, the book is probably worth less than 20 pages of useful material.

10 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I learned so much from this one book!, August 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Be a Great Communicator: In Person, on Paper, and on the Podium (Paperback)

This book talks about the importance of communication skills. It is full of helpful ideas that will help you and your business. We often don't realize that we spend the majority of our day communicating -- many of us need to improve this skill. This book teaches the importance of simple language while also guiding our words into the next century with the importance of recognizing "politically correct" terminology. This book will help you to communicate more effectively in today's marketplace. It is a fabulous and informative book!