Download or read book SuperCompetent written by Laura Stack and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-08-26 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To be successful in the business world and reach your full potential in life, it's not enough to be simply competent. Our modern, super-competitive world is full of opportunities for the go-getter, but to take advantage of them, it's essential to become "SuperCompetent." The SuperCompetent person is one that companies fight to get, fight to keep, nurture as team players, and see as future leaders in their business growth. But SuperCompetence isn't something you're born with-it's something that you can learn, no matter where your strengths lie or what industry you work in. In SuperCompetent, productivity expert Laura Stack identifies the behaviors that build leadership skills, boost organizational efficiency, and blast high potential producers to the top of their fields. With Stack's Six Keys, you'll be able to consistently improve your performance, develop the confidence that will propel you forward, and achieve breakthrough results in your career. Activity: The value and importance you place on your tasks and priorities Availability: The ability to master your schedule and protect your time Attention: The capacity to focus intently and concentrate on critical activities Accessibility: The skill to organize your workflow and quickly find information Accountability: The extent to which you assume personal responsibility for your actions and outcomes Attitude: The intensity of your motivation, drive, and proactiveness With worksheets and quizzes that help you evaluate your performance at every stage, and invaluable resources for further information, you'll be able to integrate the Six Keys of SuperCompetence into your daily, weekly, and lifetime business practices. From the sales floor to the conference room, from board meetings to informal networking events, SuperCompetent enables you to build your focus, manage your resources, and maximize your ability to deliver at every level.
Download or read book Super competent Speaking written by Laura Stack and published by Productivity Pro Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortly after the publication of my book SuperCompetent: The Six Keys to Perform at Your Productive Best, when I was the incoming 2011-2012 President of the National Speakers Association, Lorri Freifeld from Training magazine asked me to write a monthly column on speaking. I was allowed great latitude on the subject matter, as long as it pertained to professional speaking at some level and the articles were meaty and pithy. Since that time, I've ranged far and wide across the subject, covering everything from how to dress to how to break the ice, deal with hecklers, retain the audience's attention, and use stories to enhance individual talks. I've discussed the differences between keynotes and workshops, cautioned readers about presentation pitfalls, and explained how to either cut or stretch a speech to meet your customer’s needs. I try to provide straightforward pointers in a lively, concise, and educational style. I've collected those topics here in one place for the first time. I believe you'll find the following eBook, which includes 27 of my collected columns, to be insightful and motivational, whether you're just starting out or you've stepped onto the stage a thousand times. I re-emphasize several central themes throughout, which I'm sure you'll recognize as integral to the speaking profession. You’ll also find plenty of brand new nuggets of wisdom to cherish. I've included plenty of what of you might consider common sense; but at our breakneck modern pace, it's sometimes hard to keep everything in mind at once, so I think these things are worth repeating. These pointers and reminders can serve as checklists as you research and develop your own speaking masterpieces. Even better, these ideas might spark a few of your own as you move forward in the challenging yet uniquely exciting world of professional speaking. I've been in the business for 20 years now, and it never gets old! In this field, there's always something new to learn. So in this spirit, I present to you my first collection of "SuperCompetent Speaking" columns.
Download or read book Toastmasters Secret written by Ramakrishna Reddy and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "a great mentor to a new Toastmaster. It complements the Toastmaster Competent Communicator Manual and gives the user ideas and insights into how to address stops and barriers they may experience and move efficiently through their initial Toastmasters Communication training" - Lance Miller, World Champion of Public Speaking
Download or read book Speaking Up Without Freaking Out written by Matt Abrahams and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 Scientifically-Supported Techniques to Create More Confident and Compelling Speakers
Download or read book 8 Super Simple Steps to Becoming a Successful Speaker written by Omar Alhusseini and published by Partridge Publishing Singapore. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, I introduce eight super simple steps to becoming a successful public speaker based on personal accounts and inspiring people. These steps are practical and to the point. I invested quite an effort to make it easy for any reader, whether a seasoned professional speaker or a beginner, to understand the concepts and follow along.
Download or read book Speaking Up Without Freaking Out written by Matthew Abrahams and published by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Public Speaking Skills written by Mike Proctor and published by Mike Proctor. This book was released on 2021-03-10 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all can agree that being a good public speaker is an attribute. Great leaders, prominent business people and others we admire, are known for their ability to communicate. Public speaking is a key skill whether you want to stand up as a leader, become more competent at work, or just improve your day-to-day communication. Some are born with the natural gift of being an excellent public speaker. Others have developed it over the years. Regardless of where you are on your public speaking journey, you can always improve and hone this ability. Our communication is one way people size us up or judge us. Whether you agree with it or not, It is used as a gauge at work and in social settings to determine where we stand. Being a better communicator will help you climb both the work and social ladders. Sometimes being a good communicator is mistaken with being knowledgeable. We all know of countless examples of good communicators being successful despite their lack of knowledge or hard work. I will admit, as I improved my public speaking and communication skills, I was the beneficiary of being seen as more competent in a management role than I actually was. Just imagine if you were able to be a better public speaker or communicator. By pairing this communication skill with your knowledge and hard work ethic, there is no limit to where you will end up both professionally and personally. I can’t even count how many successful presentations, speeches, sales pitches and social engagements I have been a part of. More importantly, I have taught and helped numerous students and clients become better public speakers. These speakers have gone on to be better salespeople, move up their corporate ladder and become more likeable in their social circles. Some have even made it so far down the path, that they are now true masters of public speaking. This book is a collection of the strategies and tactics that I share with them. This is your opportunity to take a crash course on becoming a master public speaker. Just think of the impact that we could have. Good public speakers can empower, encourage and persuade entire crowds with just one speech. At work, you can motivate your team, land that big sale or project as well as talk your way into a promotion. Have you ever overheard someone having a conversation at a restaurant or other public setting and their simple conversation sounded like an authentic yet well rehearsed speech? Look at how others admire orators like that. There is no reason that you can’t excel in the same way. I am sure we agree that the above points are important, but why do we really need to improve our public speaking skills? The possible benefits are powerful and endless. Imagine having an improved sense of self-esteem. Picture yourself having better communication and leadership skills. You can have more friends and a larger professional network. Your personal satisfaction will go through the roof. This isn’t a scam. It’s a promise. Just work on the skills in this book, get out there and get exposure.
Download or read book How to Improve Your Foreign Language Immediately written by Boris Shekhtman and published by M S I Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a unique set of tools designed to enhance an individual's success in communicati0n in a foreign language environment. The devices presented allow the speaker of a foreign language to demonstrate the level of his/her language more impressively. These techniques were developed and tested by the author with adult professionals in such varied fields as journalism, diplomacy, government, and international business.
Download or read book Public Speaking Skills A Practical Guide written by John Keys and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Buy the Payperback Version of this b ook and get the Kindle Book version for FREE" Do you want to know How to build an effective public speech? How to fulfill the tasks set by the speaker, convince the audience, and attract it to their side? What methods and techniques to apply? Even if you are not a natural communicator with "Public Speaking Skills" you will see that it will give you what you need when it comes to knowing how to speak in public in different scenarios. The many topics within the book will include the following: - Developing eloquence - Correctly organizing a speech - Mastering the methods of oratory - Mastering body language, voice and intonation - Improve energy and self esteem - Overcoming fear and anxiety - And much more After establishing a firm understanding of these topics, there should be no reason for any doubt to remain about how the public speaking communication process works. The more correctly a person expresses his thoughts, the more easily he achieves his life goals. The ability to possess information, work with information, and easily and competently transmit it - these are the qualities of a modern successful person. The word is not only a means of communication and exchange of information, but it is also a tool for influencing the consciousness and will of people in order to educate them, form beliefs, and mobilize them for specific cases. And such tasks can only be accomplished by a remarkable person, which is what those who master the art of rhetoric become - a special science about the laws of "invention, arrangement, and expression of thoughts and speech." No wonder it was called in ancient times "the art of controlling the minds" (Plato) and was placed on a par with the art of a commander (Cicero), and its strong influence recognized as vital in the development of society and the state. Naturally, many scholars have devoted their treatises to oratory, wanting to find new tricks and methods with which to make speech convincing. And today, practitioners and researchers in the field of oratory are also worried about the questions: The task of this book is precisely to answer these questions, drawing on the experience of the author and researchers. First of all, from "A" to "S," an algorithm for working on a public speech is given. The theory is supported by practical work, by performing which the reader will consolidate the knowledge received. Would you like to know more? Download now to learn how to communicate. Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy now button
Download or read book Learning How to Learn written by Barbara Oakley, PhD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains: Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box Why having a poor memory can be a good thing The value of metaphors in developing understanding A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.
Download or read book Speak Easy written by Maggie Eyre and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For most people, nothing is so daunting as public speaking. Whether making a business presentation or an after-dinner speech, the same symptoms and fears appear: dry throat, sweaty palms, increased heart rate, fear of making a fool of yourself, saying the wrong thing, drying up altogether. All of these things can be overcome. In SPEAK EASY, Maggie Eyre shares her considerable knowledge and experience as a communications consultant and media trainer to show you how to build your confidence to speak in public with ease and flair. And confidence is the key. All of the advice in this practical book is aimed at developing the self-confidence every speaker needs to communicate effectively. There are many building blocks involved in the process, but Maggie Eyre explains how to use them all, with a host of anecdotes and examples to illustrate her points. Business leaders, politicians, lecturers and media presenters have all successfully followed her advice. With SPEAK EASY, you too can be a successful public speaker.
Download or read book The First 20 Hours written by Josh Kaufman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
Download or read book PUBLIC SPEAKING Speaking Like a Professional written by Julius Loewenstein and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Book on Public Speaking! If you want to be successful these days, you have to master the art of communication! Only those who present themselves authentically and argue wisely can achieve their goals - whether at work or in their private lives. The book PUBLIC SPEAKING - Speaking Like a Professional teaches you how to use simple strategies to playfully improve your speaking and persuasion skills in order to finally get what you want in life. This book offers beginners a good start to master communication. But experts also gain new insights into the world of rhetoric, which makes this work a standard reading when it comes to the art of speech. PUBLIC SPEAKING - Speaking Like a Professional is aimed at all those who wish to ... communicate more effectively, increase their perceived competence, gain more self-confidence, choose the right words at the right time, inspire and win over people. The strategies outlined in this book will help you deliver better speeches. You learn how to fascinate others and how to convince the audience of your ideas. But watch out! This book offers more than just theory. It contains plenty of easy-to-use tips that can be implemented immediately in everyone's life. Practice-oriented, vivid, detailed and straight to the point: The book PUBLIC SPEAKING - Speaking Like a Professional offers you multifaceted valuable insights! Make sure that you effectively assert your interests and win over your fellow human beings in the long term!
Download or read book Speaking Naturally Your Guide to Confident Successful Public Speaking written by Sean F. Kelly and published by Sean F Kelly. This book was released on 2003 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About The Book Talking is something we all learn to do as very young children. Speaking effectively is a key factor in the success of both our personal and business relationships. Many people, however, find speaking in public to be extraordinarily stressful, as if it were something essentially different from ordinary speech. HOW TO TALK NATURALLY provides simple yet highly effective strategies to eliminate anxiety and organize thinking, so that your speaking in public becomes as natural and easy as conversing with a friend. "One of the best books on effective public speaking I've read." Linda Tell, Ph.D., Educator "A truly informative guide that can help anyone who reads it talk naturally and effectively." Harold H. Dawley, Jr., Ph.D. Psychologist About The Author Sean F. Kelly, Ph.D. and his wife, Reid, have developed and taught strategies for effective presentation skills since 1975. Sean has an appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor at Harvard and works with corporations and individuals to empower them for success. His extensive experience in teaching people how to talk naturally is presented in easy to follow steps in HOW TO TALK NATURALLY.
Download or read book Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders written by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look around your office. Turn on the TV. Incompetent leadership is everywhere, and there's no denying that most of these leaders are men. In this timely and provocative book, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic asks two powerful questions: Why is it so easy for incompetent men to become leaders? And why is it so hard for competent people--especially competent women--to advance? Marshaling decades of rigorous research, Chamorro-Premuzic points out that although men make up a majority of leaders, they underperform when compared with female leaders. In fact, most organizations equate leadership potential with a handful of destructive personality traits, like overconfidence and narcissism. In other words, these traits may help someone get selected for a leadership role, but they backfire once the person has the job. When competent women--and men who don't fit the stereotype--are unfairly overlooked, we all suffer the consequences. The result is a deeply flawed system that rewards arrogance rather than humility, and loudness rather than wisdom. There is a better way. With clarity and verve, Chamorro-Premuzic shows us what it really takes to lead and how new systems and processes can help us put the right people in charge.
Download or read book Speaking with Confidence and Skill written by Lynne Kelly and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 1989 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Convinced that public speaking fears outranked all other fears, the authors combined their years of teaching novice speakers to set forth their techniques for reducing apprehension and sharpening communication performance skills. The three basic techniques stressed are cognitive structuring (or attitude change), relaxation techniques and skills training. All of the topics addressed herein are intended for students in basic speech communication classes. Some of the topics are: the process of communication, assessing yourself as a communicator, improving attitudes and reducing apprehension, preparing and delivering a public speech, improving skills in group discussions as well as in all types of social relationships. First published by Harper and Row in 1986.
Download or read book Mastering Public Speaking written by George L. Grice and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2007 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering Public Speaking equips readers with a firm grounding in the "hows" and "whys" of public speaking by providing an ideal balance of theory and skills while placing important emphases on critiquing, ethics, and critical thinking. With this top-selling book, readers learn how to think critically as they choose speech topics, conduct research, organize content, select language, manage nervousness, and deliver speeches. "Theory into Practice" and "Try This," features help readers understand and apply concepts and strategies of public communication to enhance their speaking competence. Mastering Public Speaking adds interest and relevance to all aspects of the speech-making process.
