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The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking [Mass Market Paperback]

Dale Carnegie
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)

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Book Description

March 1, 1990
Now streamlined and updated, the book that has literally put millions on the highway to greater accomplishment and success can show you how to have maximum impact as a speaker--every day, and in every situation that demands winning others over to your point of view.

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About the Author

Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) described himself as a "simple country boy" from Missouri but was also a pioneer of the self-improvement genre. Since the 1936 publication of his first book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, he has touched millions of readers and his classic works continue to impact lives to this day.

Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books (March 1, 1990)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671724002
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671724009
  • Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.6 x 7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,584 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Dale Breckenridge Carnegie (originally Carnagey until 1922 and possibly somewhat later) (November 24, 1888 ??? November 1, 1955) was an American writer and lecturer and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking and interpersonal skills. Born in poverty on a farm in Missouri, he was the author of How to Win Friends and Influence People, first published in 1936, a massive bestseller that remains popular today. He also wrote a biography of Abraham Lincoln, titled Lincoln the Unknown, as well as several other books.

Carnegie was an early proponent of what is now called responsibility assumption, although this only appears minutely in his written work.[citation needed] One of the core ideas in his books is that it is possible to change other people's behavior by changing one's reaction to them.

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If you want to become a great speaker, this is a must read. Ilya Grigorik  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
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161 of 164 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Understand, A bit more difficult to master. January 2, 2001
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book has 14 chapters of examples and insight into public speeching. The author, who taught public speaking at seminars for 40 years, has learned alot and communicates his ideals well in written form. I really envy those who had a chance to listen to his public speeches. That is the weakest part of this book, which the author admits. It doesn't matter how much you read about speaking, you have to go out and do it, or you can't get better.

With that noted, this book does a great job at describing the speaking process. It starts by reviewing "the basics" and then divides his book into the special potential needs of its readers. At its core, this book tries to address the fears of its readers. It appear that public speaking strikes fear into more people, then anything else. If you are scared, you can't think well or express yourself clearly. Thus, if you can conquer your fear, you are on your way to giving a great speech.

"Quick" discusses three things to do. First, be prepared. You can't talk intelligently about any topic, if you don't understand it. Second, try to speak to your interests. The more you care about something, the more interesting will be your speech. Third, remember your audience. Even if you love __________ (fill in the blank), you need to understand that your audience may not. Since, no speech is effective if you lose your audience, you have to remember their needs.

The other thing "Quick" does is give you good tips. Don't try to use them all at once. My advise, pick the one, or two you like the best and work on them. Once you perfect them, or decide you don't like them, try something else. For example, I like "Quick's" suggestions of using names when you tell a story. "Imagine a hero with no name" who would remember him? Well, if you want to use an example with people, give them names, it makes it easier for your audience to relate to them.

This is this book's strongest foundation, the colorful examples and the author ability to relate to his readers through them. He quotes famous people like Lincoln and Julius Ceaser repeatedly. He also cites more ordinary people to show how real people have good insights into life.

Overall, the examples and the organization are interesting and add to its strength. "Quick" is a good book, a good "primer" for new speakers. I don't think more experienced speakers will enjoy it as much, but there is enough here to please most people who want to improve their speaking skill, novice or expert.

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91 of 94 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The book has been reworked so may times and improved by the experiences of the Dale Carnegie Organization. That is what makes this book so good. This last revision by Dorothy Carnegie based on Mr. Carnegie's notes and plans is benefited by a strong editorial approach. The most important persistent advise is to talk about things you care about and are extremely knowledgeable about. Be excited about the subject or pick a new topic. Find every opportunity to speak and prepare for each one as a major opportunity. It tells how to limit your subject so that you have time to fill in the details that make it a winning talk. It guides you on how to personalize the speech and use words that have impact. The easy introduction to the methods of studying and understanding your audience are very important. It makes a good start on the field of audience participation. This book provides excellent advise on rehearsal.

This book along with every other speaking book drives home the point that there is no such thing as a good impromptu talk unless you were very lucky. In reality you work on subjects and material with a plan to use it at some future time. When you are speaking there are many things to watch. If you speak impromptu on a new subject some thing is going to suffer.

Introducing a speaker or presenting an award seems to stimulate reckless behavior much like the cutting desire to hurt people of newscasters. This book explains why this behavior is so short sighted.

Having read a Dale Carnegie book decades ago, I put off reading this book for fear it would be full of positive thinking dribble. This book is completely straight forward in style. It is in textbook format, but it is extremely easy too read. The examples of actual students and successful speakers get a little shallow sometimes. The outstanding thumbnail review of each part of the book is very helpful. I have read 21 books on public speaking. Right now this book is my leading candidate for someone that is only interested in reading one book on public speaking. It just happens to be a very low price.

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67 of 69 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars He gets to the root of the matter. October 27, 1999
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
I've been a member of Toastmasters Clubs and been trained in all the "fundamentals of speaking" but I'll tell you something: Carnegie's three fundamental principles are all you need. He's the only speaking teacher I've ever read who points out that all the superficial effects, like your voice quality and your gestures and whether you say UM or not, these aren't important. What really matters is that you're speaking about something you really believe and really want to say to this group, and something that you REALLY know, either from experience or intense study.

If you only speak on those topics, all the superficial stuff works out. You communicate. And you'll feel comfortable doing it. Carnegie's three fundamentals are the most important you'll ever encounter on speaking.

I'm the author of the book, Self-Help Stuff That Works, and I'm an expert on the subject, and I'm telling you if you want to help yourself to better speaking skills, study and practice the principles in this book and forget the superficials.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars early on in their Career
I did look through it but it was a gift to a friend. Personally I have done a lot of public speaking so it was a bit elementary. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sandyr
5.0 out of 5 stars Public speaking guidelines.
My girlfriend is starting her own public speaking/life coach/wellness coach business, and found this book extremely helpful and with tons of info and guidelines.
Published 1 month ago by Leonardo
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!!
You can never go wrong with a book written by Dale Carnegie! I have been a devoted fan since I read my first Carnegie book back in high school.
Published 2 months ago by Rylee Meek
1.0 out of 5 stars Huh?
I get the idea to be clear and to the point. But this was outdated before it was written, a real basic book,kids should read it once
Published 3 months ago by Myloanking
1.0 out of 5 stars Returned it
This book is not like he rest of Dale Carnegie's books. The rest of hem are interesting and easy reeds. This'd one is bad
Published 3 months ago by moshe d guttman
5.0 out of 5 stars As Expected
It was what I expected it was and told me what I needed to know. It's a very worthwhile purchase
Published 3 months ago by Bruce E Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Best of ALL time
For many who doesn't know Dale Carnegie, he is a great human being who emphasizes on all but complicated things. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Alan Chong
3.0 out of 5 stars Carnegie's simplicity self himself
Like most of Dale Carnegie's knowledge, it's simple, practical and easy to understand. I've learned so much from his teachings and would recommend it to anyone who's looking at... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gideon Hanekom
3.0 out of 5 stars Very good writing, bad book
This book is very well written and the best book one could find on public speaking. But this book is not useful. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Chad
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Book by Dale Carnegie
I loved reading Dale Carnegie's books since I picked up How to Win Friends and Influence People. His writing style is very easy to read and he is always giving examples to make the... Read more
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