
- 426 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
The Unparalleled Classic on how to Speak With Confidence and Power Public Speaking: A Practical Course For Business is Dale Carnegie's master class on how to speak so that people listen. This comprehensive guide, written in a clear and concise manner, is designed to help you improve your public speaking skills and become a more effective communicator. Filled with practical tips and techniques for how to prepare, organize and deliver a speech or presentation in a natural, easygoing manner that really grabs your listener's attention is something that every business professional needs.This best-loved public-speaking book of all time will teach you to:
- Use body language and vocal techniques to engage an audience
- Handle stage fright and nerves
- Tailor speeches to different audiences
- Use humor and storytelling to make a lasting impression
- Remember the one vital ingredient to every powerful talk
- Influence clients and customers
- Establish intimacy with your audience
- Win people's confidence
- Move your listeners to action
Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) described himself as a "simple country boy" from Missouri but was also a pioneer of the self-improvement genre. Author of the legendary 1936 publication of How to Win Friends and Influence People, Carnegie began his career as the premier "life coach" of the 20th century by teaching the art of public speaking. As Carnegie saw it, public speaking is a vital skill that can be attained through basic and repeated steps. His classic volume on the subject appeared in 1926 and was revised twice. he has touched millions of readers and his classic works continue to impact lives to this day.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Epigraph
- CHAPTER ONE. Developing Courage and Self-Confidence
- CHAPTER TWO. Self-Confidence through Preparation
- CHAPTER THREE. How Famous Speakers Prepared Their Addresses
- CHAPTER FOUR. The Improvement of Memory
- CHAPTER FIVE. Keeping the Audience Awake
- CHAPTER SIX. Essential Elements in Successful Speaking
- CHAPTER SEVEN. The Secret of Good Delivery
- CHAPTER EIGHT. Platform Presence and Personality
- CHAPTER NINE. How to Open a Talk
- CHAPTER TEN. Capturing Your Audience at Once
- CHAPTER ELEVEN. How to Close a Talk
- CHAPTER TWELVE. How to Make Your Meaning Clear
- CHAPTER THIRTEEN. How to Be Impressive and Convincing
- CHAPTER FOURTEEN. How to Interest Your Audience
- CHAPTER FIFTEEN. How to Get Action
- CHAPTER SIXTEEN. Improving Your Diction