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Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers
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LENGTH6 hrs and 31 mins
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RELEASE DATE08-01-11
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Publisher's Summary
Ever wish you could captivate your boardroom with the opening line of your presentation, like Winston Churchill in his most memorable speeches? Or want to command attention by looming larger than life before your audience, much like Abraham Lincoln when, standing erect and wearing a top hat, he towered over seven feet? Now, you can master presentation skills, wow your audience, and shoot up the corporate ladder by unlocking the secrets of history's greatest speakers.
Author, historian, and world-renowned speaker James C. Humes - who wrote speeches for five American presidents - explains how great leaders through the ages used simple yet incredibly effective tricks to speak, persuade, and win throngs of fans and followers.
In this book, you'll discover how Napoleon Bonaparte mastered the use of the pregnant pause to grab attention, how Lady Margaret Thatcher punctuated her most serious speeches with the use of subtle props, how Ronald Reagan could win even the most hostile crowd with carefully timed wit, and much, much more. Whether you're addressing a small nation or a large staff meeting, you'll want to master the tips and tricks in Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln.
©2002 James C. Humes (P)2011 Tantor
What the Critics Say
"I love this book. I've followed Humes's lessons for years, and he combines them all into one compact, hard-hitting resource. Get this book on your desk now." (Chris Matthews)
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J. Modesto, CA, United States 02-20-12 Member Since 2011J. Jason Gale
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"WHAT SPEAKING IS ALL ABOUT"
I've heard about a dozen books on speaking and this work contains the best advice I've ever heard. Mr. Humes draws on his decades of experience of writing speeches for Presidents to cut through the little mechanical details where most books get bogged down and hit the essence of audience reaction.
21 points are probably more than can be memorized. Don't worry about that; you won't use all those points. You'll likely use more than 10 of Humes' secrets depending on the type of speaking required in your engagements. But any 5 points will more than justify the time it takes to wade through the other ones.
Whether you speak to a small team or an arena, don't skip this book.1 of 1 people found this review helpful -
"Presentation Gold!"
Unlike some of the other reviews I've read.....I actually enjoyed the speakers voice!
The authors narratives gave the book an additional depth that I found highly entertaining. If you enjoy history there are a lot of fascinating first hand accounts and historical anecdotes in this book. It is very republican party biased however the techniques and tips given in the audio book are priceless and overshadow the conservative undertones. i.e power pause, props etc...
I was able to use a few of the techniques in a speech I gave a week after buying the audio book. After I finished someone in the audience said it was amazing how I had their full attention without speaking a word! i.e power pause.1 of 1 people found this review helpful -
MATTHEW Ogdensburg, NY, United States 11-22-11 Member Since 2011
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"Excellent book"
This has excellent references on improving public speech. I would highly recommend it for anyone starting out in giving presentations to large groups.
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"Great Book!"
Where does Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?By for the best speaking book that I have ever read.
What other book might you compare Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln to and why?I really enjoyed the examples and stories that were used.
What does Norman Dietz bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?I enjoyed the different voices that were used. Very good expression.
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