Leading Out Loud
The Authentic Speaker, the Credible Leader
Published on 9. August 1995
Book
Hardback
174 pages
978-0-7879-0111-0 (ISBN)
Description
Breaking with outdated public speaking coventions, this text shows how leaders can get to the heart of their audience. Drawing on experience as a communications consultant, the author outlines a step-by-step process that results in focused self-expression. The guidelines encourage speakers to find their authentic voices and articulate their messages with confidence, reinforced by examples of effective and ineffective speeches by public figures.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 127 mm
Weight
312 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7879-0111-0 (9780787901110)
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Content
Preface; The Author; MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN: SPEECH AS A LEADERSHIP TOOL; Leading in the Age of Information: The Growing Hunger for Authenticity; Connecting with Your Audience: The Disciplines of Authentic Speech; BEGINNING WELL: HOW TO ESTABLISH YOUR PURPOSE, COMPETENCE, AND TRUSTWORTHINESS; Transforming Conventions into Connections; Engaging Your Audience: Say What You Want Them to Change and Anticipate Resistance; TELLING THE WHOLE STORY: HOW TO INSPIRE COMMITMENT TO CHANGE; Building Shared Context: Make the Change Meaningful; Winning People's Minds: Offer the Right Supporting Evidence; Winning People's Hearts: Express Your Own Experience and Conviction; IN CONCLUSION: ENDINGS THAT CREATE BEGINNINGS; Wrapping It Up: Restate the Choice and Ask for Action; Answering Questions Authentically: Feedback at the Town Hall ; Epilogue: Passion Inspires Commitment; Resource: The Elements of an Effective Authentic Speech; Notes; Recommended Readings; Index;.