public speaking

Collection of quotes for the successful writer and speechmaker.

Discusses ways to effectively use elements such as persuasion, meaningful language, and humor in public speaking and writing.

Based on intensive study of the most popular TED Talks, offers guidance on creating presentations that inspire, discussing such topics as crafting a story, mastering the delivery, and refining the design.

Explains how great leaders throughout history have used simple yet very effective tricks to speak, persuade, and win throngs of fans and followers; includes examples from historical speeches.

Offers information and advice on building effective communication skills, emphasizing the role of content, delivery, and state in face-to-face conversations, public speaking, e-mails, phone and video conferences, and more.

Discusses ways to overcome the fear of public speaking, and includes advice for identifying the cause of anxiety, how to practice and prepare, and learn to speak "off the cuff" with an audience.

Advice and exercises provide the speaker with confidence to address a group of any size.

Presents a ten-day program for gaining confidence during public speaking that discusses such topics as natural style, immediate rapport, writing effective speeches, the use of humor, and memorization.

Contains twelve speeches delivered by Vernon Jordan over the course of his career as president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, Inc., director of the Voter Education Project of the Southern Regional Council, an attorney in private practice, and in many other roles, from 1971 to 2008.