The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking

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Simon and Schuster, 1977 - 221 pages
In this streamlined and updated edition of Dale Carnegie’s communications classic, learn how to achieve greater success and have maximum impact as a speaker in every situation that requires convincing others of your point of view.

Good public speakers are made, not born—as the pioneer of personal business skills, Dale Carnegie, once argued. Yet business, social, and personal satisfaction and success often depends heavily upon your ability to communicate clearly.

In The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking, you can acquire and perfect your public speaking skills. Featuring accessible step-by-step instructions, you will learn how to build confidence, courage, and enthusiasm in every situation, including the boardroom and beyond.

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Part One Fundamentals of Effective Speaking
13
Developing Confidence
30
Speaking Effectively the Quick and Easy Way
45
Part Two Speech Speaker and Audience
59
Vitalizing the Talk
76
Sharing the Talk with the Audience
85
Part Three The Purpose of Prepared
99
Making the Talk to Inform
118
Making Impromptu Talks
146
Part Four The Art of Communicating
157
Part Five The Challenge of Effective Speaking
171
Organizing the Longer Talk
186
Applying What You Have Learned
207
Acknowledgments
221
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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. Visit DaleCarnegie.com for more information. 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. Visit DaleCarnegie.com for more information.

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