Download or read book Speak Up with Confidence written by Jack Valenti and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2009-06-15 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public speaking is one of the most intimidating and important aspects of many jobs. As a one-time speechwriter for President Johnson, and in his current position as president of the Motion Picture Association of America, Jack Valenti has written and delivered speeches in all kinds of settings. Originally published in 1982, Speak Up with Confidence is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to write and deliver a speech that people will listen to and remember.

Download or read book Speak Up with Confidence written by Carol Kent and published by Tyndale House. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether speaking to a crowd or small group, you want your audience to really understand your message. Speak Up with Confidence is a step-by-step guide that will walk you through preparing and delivering any kind of presentation, whether you are sharing your testimony, preparing a devotional, or leading a meeting or workshop. A sought-after speaker, Carol Kent is a reassuring guide through the often intimidating world of public presentation—from deciding on your topic and speaking points to engaging with your audience and delivering your talk well. Rich in stories and packed with helpful tips and insights, this book will transform the way you communicate, opening up a new world of ministry for you. If you want to be a leader in your church or simply want to be more comfortable talking in front of others, this book will give you the organizational skills and tips you need to make your presentation a success.

Download or read book Communicate With Confidence written by Dianna Booher and published by McGraw-Hill. Reprinted by Booher Research Institute. This book was released on 2011-11-03 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you need to sell a new idea to your boss? Handle a sticky problem with a colleague? Calm an irate customer? Good news! You'll never be at a loss for words after reading Communicate With Confidence! In this book, you’ll find 1,254 tips to improve your interpersonal and communication skills! You’ll learn how to: · Establish credibility and show concern · Master the art of small talk to connect with colleagues, customers, and friends · Transition from criticizing to coaching your employees and coworkers · Listen so you really hear what others say to you—their meaning, not just their words · Negotiate so that everybody feels like a winner · Give clear instructions · Give and receive usable feedback · Ask appropriate questions and answer questions appropriately to gain cooperation · Present ideas persuasively · Communicate clearly and productively across gender and cultural lin · Say “no” to opportunities and activities while leaving the relationship intact · Read body language accurately so that you don’t miss subtle messages · Speak up in meetings to get credit for your ideas and other contributions · Lead effective meetings so that your group achieves results rather than wastes time · Give advice that people really appreciate and use. · Solicit specific advice that’s usable without listening to people ramble off target. · Settle ongoing conflicts that reduce your overall stress This broad-ranging communication skills book will provide very specific tips, tactics, and examples to improve communication skills for the novice or seasoned communicator. Whether you’re hoping to improve communication skills at work or in your personal relationships, you’ll find techniques that truly work in your day-to-day activities and interactions. Masterful interpersonal communication skills make the huge difference in successful large organizations as well as in entrepreneurial ventures. Author, speaker, and coach Dianna Booher shares the same in-depth insights that she offers to her Fortune 500 clients during keynotes and workshops on communication. As founder and CEO of Booher Research, she’s an internationally recognized leadership communication and executive presence expert. As the author of 49 books, she has published with Penguin Random House/Perigee, HarperCollins, Warner, McGraw-Hill, and Thomas Nelson.

Download or read book Communicate with Confidence Revised and Expanded Edition How to Say it Right the First Time and Every Time written by Dianna Booher and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2011-11-24 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic business communication guide—updated for smart phones, social media, and other digital platforms Communicate clearly, tactfully, and confidently in any situation, including: Being persuasive Running productive meetings Asking the right questions Coaching Negotiating Resolving conflicts Responding to insults Offering praise Delegating responsibilities Crossing cultural divides Networking at events “Communicate with Confidence! is . . . the clearest, most comprehensive, and most credible guide to persuasive and authentic communication available today. Dianna Booher is the master of her message and her medium. . . . After you’ve read it once, I’m confident you’ll be consulting it frequently. Do not hesitate. Read it today, and put it to use immediately.” —Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge and Credibility, and The Dean’s Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University “Communicate with Confidence! is the best communication book I have seen.” —Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and Full Steam Ahead! “Fully 85 percent of your success in life is contained in your ability to communicate effectively with other people. Communicate with Confidence! is full of proven, practical ways to get your point across quickly and stand out in every conversation. This book should be read and re-read over and over again!” —Brian Tracy, bestselling author of How the Best Leaders Lead, Goals!, and Eat That Frog “Dianna Booher produced a tremendous resource with the first edition of this book—but I’m confident this new version will be a classic. Well-organized, practical, comprehensive advice.” —Harvey Mackay, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Swim with the Sharks without Being Eaten Alive

Download or read book What Do You Say When written by Florence Isaacs and published by Potter Style. This book was released on 2009-05-05 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever walked alone into a room of chattering people and felt nervous? Is the idea of attending a wedding or job interview where you won't know many people intimidating? The art of conversation is a necessary skill for navigating life’s social and business occasions, and with practice you can develop the ability to easily talk to people. What Do You Say When ... is a smart, useful tool that helps you assess all situations and approach people with confidence. When you can chat easily and know the right things to say, you not only feel more relaxed, but also make others feel comfortable. What Do You Say When ... provides a complete guide to conversation in a variety of circumstances. It teaches the basics, plus helpful rules that work anywhere and with anyone—at cocktail parties, dinners, charity benefits, job interviews, conferences and conventions, dates, and even at family reunions and other gatherings. Also covered are can’t-fail conversation openers and strategies for expanding conversation and getting to know casual social or business contacts better. You’ll learn how to find appropriate words for difficult times, such as a friend’s divorce, illness, or job loss, or when someone’s loved one has died. Included, too, are tips on teaching your children to converse politely. Filled with examples, ideas, and practical advice, What Do You Say When ... helps you master one of life’s most essential skills.

Download or read book Speak with Power and Confidence written by Patrick Collins and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Goosebumps, butterflies in the stomach, and pure cold fear: for most people, public speaking ranks high on the list of nerve-wracking activities. Will they be able to make their thoughts clear? Will they impress their audience...or bore, even alienate them? Help is on the way, with this comprehensive guide to improved communication skills for talks big and small. Speak with Power and Confidence offers tips on everything from preparing for a speech to sitting down for a job review to addressing a courtroom or the media. Speak with Power and Confidence reveals the all-important secrets of gaining absolute control of their image, their message, and their audience--whether it’s one person or a thousand. Learn how to: * grab listeners’ attention instantly * deliver presentations that help close a sale * gain the upper hand in any negotiation * convey a positive, professional image in job interviews There’s specific advice for a wide variety of situations, and trusted tips for both verbal and non-verbal communication. When originally published by Prentice-Hall in 1998 (as Say It With Power and Confidence), this was named one of the best business books of the year by Executive Summaries. A decade later, it remains the unsurpassed guide to honing your confidence in speech.

Download or read book Speak With Confidence Sell With Authority written by Jane M Powers and published by Jane M Powers Pllc. This book was released on 2018-05-04 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A favorite among entrepreneurs, Speak with Confidence, Sell with Authority is a book for those who both hate and love sales. With over 30 years experience, Jane M Powers uses her straightforward, big-hearted style to guide thousands in transforming their message to money from any platform, with her "Speak to Profit" Formula. After decades of successful speaking, coaching, and perhaps most of all, her real-life experience founding and running multi-million dollar businesses, Jane appreciates that success is truly about the power of your message. Learn to speak with confidence and sell with authority from any platform, whether it is video, podcasts, the big stage, webinars, or networking events. Turn your message to money with big impact and generate big income, whether it is an audience of 1 or 1,000 for 7 seconds or 7 hours. Deliver a powerful, heartfelt, influential message in just 17.5 seconds that will have the audience sit up and pay attention like never before. Learn to influence others and mobilize your ideal clients to take action with a simple formula. Discover how to connect, capture, and close your ideal client, time and time again with authenticity and confidence. Many people are not closing the sale because they cannot speak the buyer's language. Speak with Confidence, Sell with Authority shows you how to identify not only your C.O.R.E. Code, but the C.O.R.E. Code of your buyer. Being able to speak the right language of your ideal clients will close them time and time again. Understand how to overcome the toughest of objections and get them to their YES!

Download or read book The Confidence Gap written by Russ Harris and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices, this guide offers breakthrough insights and simple techniques for developing deep-seated, long-lasting confidence Too many of us miss out on opportunities in life because we lack self-confidence. Whether it’s public speaking, taking on a leadership role, or asking someone for a date, there are situations in which we just don't feel equipped to handle the challenges we face. Russ Harris offers a surprising solution to low self-confidence, shyness, and insecurity: Rather than trying to “get over” our fears, he says, the secret is to form a new and wiser relationship with them. Paradoxically, it’s only when we stop struggling against our fearfulness that we begin to find lasting freedom from it. Drawing on the techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a cutting-edge form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, The Confidence Gap explains how to: • Free yourself from common misconceptions about what confidence is and how to build it • Transform your relationship with fear and anxiety • Clarify your core values and use them as your inspiration and motivation • Use mindfulness to effectively handle negative thoughts and feelings. “This book could save you years of psychological struggle, yank you out of negative emotional patterns, and help propel you to a much happier, more productive life.” —Martha Beck, author and Oprah Winfrey’s life coach

Download or read book How To Say It for First Time Managers written by Jack Griffin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An all-new guide to help first-time managers and supervisors develop effective communication skills for leading and inspiring their staff. From the author of How to Say It(r) at Work, a one-stop communication primer for anyone in a management position for the first time. Covering everything from delegating, planning and running meetings, and mentoring, to building a team and motivating subordinates, this is the perfect reference for anyone who wants to put their best foot forward as they climb the ranks. Topics include: ?Building leadership vocabulary ?Establishing ground rules ?Projecting credibility ?Avoiding day-one mistakes ?Handling crises and criticism ?Motivating and inspiring ?Making meetings work

Download or read book How to Develop Self Confidence and Influence People by Public Speaking written by Dale Carnegie and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on Dale Carnegie's years of experience as a business trainer this book will show you how to overcome the natural fear of public speaking, to become a successful speaker and even learn to enjoy it.

Download or read book The Confidence Code for Girls written by Katty Kay and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller! Girls can rule the world—all they need is confidence. This empowering, entertaining guide from the bestselling authors of The Confidence Code gives girls the essential yet elusive code to becoming bold, brave, and fearless. Packed with graphic novel strips; appealing illustrations; fun lists, quizzes, and challenges; and true stories from tons of real girls, The Confidence Code for Girls teaches girls to embrace risk, deal with failure, and be their most authentic selves. It’s a paradox familiar to parents everywhere: girls are achieving like never before, yet they’re consumed with doubt on the inside. Girls worry constantly about how they look, what people think, whether to try out for a sports team or school play, why they aren’t getting “perfect” grades, and how many likes and followers they have online. Katty Kay and Claire Shipman use cutting-edge science and research, as well as proven methods of behavioral change, to reach girls just when they need it the most—the tween and teen years. Plus don't miss Living the Confidence Code! Packed with photos, graphic novel strips, and engaging interviews, Living the Confidence Code proves that no matter who you are, or how old you are, nothing is out of reach when you decide to try.

Download or read book Be Exceptional written by Joe Navarro and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Anyone pursuing success must read this book." —Chris Voss, author of Never Split the Difference A master class in leadership from the world’s top body language expert From internationally bestselling author and retired FBI agent Joe Navarro, a groundbreaking look at the five powerful principles that set exceptional individuals apart Joe Navarro spent a quarter century with the FBI, pursuing spies and other dangerous criminals across the globe. In his line of work, successful leadership was quite literally a matter of life or death. Now he brings his hard-earned lessons to you. Be Exceptional distills a lifetime of experience into five principles that outstanding individuals live by: Self-Mastery: To lead others, you must first demonstrate that you can lead yourself. Observation: Apply the same techniques used by the FBI to quickly and accurately assess any situation. Communication: Harness the power of verbal and nonverbal interaction to persuade, motivate, and inspire. Action: Build shared purpose and lead by example. Psychological Comfort: Discover the secret ingredient of exceptional individuals. Be Exceptional is the culmination of Joe Navarro’s decades spent analyzing human behavior, conducting more than 10,000 interviews in the field, and making high-stakes behavioral assessments. Drawing upon case studies from history, compelling firsthand accounts from Navarro’s FBI career, and cutting-edge science on nonverbal communication and persuasion, this is a new type of leadership book, one that will have the power to transform for years to come.

Download or read book Did You Say Something Susan written by Paulette Dale and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This powerful, practical how-to book offers proven techniques that enable women to experience the exhilaration and empowerment of expressing themselves in any situation - in loving relationships, on the job, with friends and relatives, or in dealing with doctors, lawyers, contractors, and other service providers. Readers will learn to: * Project confidence and high self-esteem * Say no without guilt * Speak up for their rights * Get what they want on their own terms * Gracefully stop put-down artists in their tracks * Never leave anything important unsaid * Assertively accept and give praise * Gain the respect and admiration of others * Help their children become confident, assertive communicators Through example and encouragement, self-assessments and exercises, role-playing, positive imagery techniques, and mental rehearsal, Did You Say Something, Susan? offers women a variety of strategies and services. It serves as coach and counselor, and gives advice that will help women make immediate and long-term changes in their lives.

Download or read book Confidence Creator written by Heather Monahan and published by Lioncrest Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-04 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The key to reaching your personal and professional goals and living the life of your dreams lies in the power of confidence. If you don't have it, don't worry. Heather Monahan will show you how anyone can master the essential techniques to building confidence and becoming your best self. In Confidence Creator, Heather offers a resource she wishes she had when she was younger. Using personal stories from her life and career, Heather illustrates the tough lessons she learned along the way that helped her develop the self-assurance necessary for getting what she wanted in life. You'll discover how to determine your number-one enemy, attract the right people, find your voice, and more. Whether you've never had confidence or have lost it due to a breakup, divorce, unemployment, or another one of life's challenges, this book gives you the tools to take charge of your life and create your own confidence.

Download or read book Speak with Courage written by Martin McDermott and published by Bedford/St. Martin's. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructors and students understand that fear of public speaking is one of the biggest challenges in the introductory course. And that’s where Speak with Courage comes in. Author and master teacher Martin McDermott has helped over 3,000 students overcome their fears and rise above speech anxiety by applying the right techniques. Speak with Courage offers 50+ diverse strategies—class-tested, rhetorical, practical, and fun—that help students at every stage of the speechmaking process, from getting started and choosing a topic to delivering the presentation and learning from the experience. Helpful and effective, this well-written and appealing text is the tool you need to get your students up and speaking—with confidence. Speak with Courage is also available as an inexpensive e-book, a great add on to any course with a public speaking component.

Download or read book Why Not Me written by Mindy Kaling and published by Crown Archetype. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? and creator of The Mindy Project and Never Have I Ever comes a hilarious collection of essays about her ongoing journey to find contentment and excitement in her adult life. “This is Kaling at the height of her power.”—USA Today In Why Not Me?, Kaling shares insightful, deeply personal stories about falling in love at work, seeking new friendships in lonely places, attempting to be the first person in history to lose weight without any behavior modification whatsoever, and believing that you have a place in Hollywood when you’re constantly reminded that no one looks like you. In “How to Look Spectacular: A Starlet’s Confessions,” Kaling gives her tongue-in-cheek secrets for surefire on-camera beauty, (“Your natural hair color may be appropriate for your skin tone, but this isn’t the land of appropriate–this is Hollywood, baby. Out here, a dark-skinned woman’s traditional hair color is honey blonde.”) “Player” tells the story of Kaling being seduced and dumped by a female friend in L.A. (“I had been replaced by a younger model. And now they had matching bangs.”) In “Unlikely Leading Lady,” she muses on America’s fixation with the weight of actresses, (“Most women we see onscreen are either so thin that they’re walking clavicles or so huge that their only scenes involve them breaking furniture.”) And in “Soup Snakes,” Kaling spills some secrets on her relationship with her ex-boyfriend and close friend, B.J. Novak (“I will freely admit: my relationship with B.J. Novak is weird as hell.”) Mindy turns the anxieties, the glamour, and the celebrations of her second coming-of-age into a laugh-out-loud funny collection of essays that anyone who’s ever been at a turning point in their life or career can relate to. And those who’ve never been at a turning point can skip to the parts where she talks about meeting Bradley Cooper.

Download or read book The Confidence Code written by Katty Kay and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the success of Lean In and Why Women Should Rule the World, the authors of the bestselling Womenomics provide an informative and practical guide to understanding the importance of confidence—and learning how to achieve it—for women of all ages and at all stages of their career. Working women today are better educated and more well qualified than ever before. Yet men still predominate in the corporate world. In The Confidence Code, Claire Shipman and Katty Kay argue that the key reason is confidence. Combining cutting-edge research in genetics, gender, behavior, and cognition—with examples from their own lives and those of other successful women in politics, media, and business—Kay and Shipman go beyond admonishing women to "lean in."Instead, they offer the inspiration and practical advice women need to close the gap and achieve the careers they want and deserve.