Leadership communications : the secret weapon -- Becoming a player -- First, understand your audience -- Alpha dogs and worker bees -- Avoiding dangerous traps -- Get it together -- Designing the perfect presentation : the power formula -- The strong start -- Forging a powerful message -- Talking with pictures -- The conversational approach -- The strong finish -- Getting the message across -- The 18-minute wall : audience attention span -- How to capture your audience -- The PowerPoint paradox : designing visual aids to work for you, never against you -- How to make a powerful deck presentation : going by the book -- Write like you speak : ten important rules to live by -- The six most common language mistakes -- How to beat fear -- Keep the momentum going -- The power of silence -- Body language -- How to dress -- How to read a prepared text like a pro (and not look like you're reading) -- How to use teleprompters -- Taking a cue from stage monitors -- The art of Q & A -- Dealing with the media -- Handling hecklers -- Train yourself -- What's it all worth to you?
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"Even with the latest high-tech tools and communication options, the simple truth is this: You need to look, act, and sound like a leader to succeed in today's world. According to top executive coach Granville Toogood, 'Wonderful things happen when people talk face-to-face.' His proven secrets of professional speaking give you the power and confidence to command any audience--in any situation--and get results."--Resource description page.
OverDrive, Inc.
Safari Books Online
46C62015-C79E-4E95-98BF-ADA4DD5B9B92
CL0500000083
New articulate executive.
9780071743266
Business communication.
Business presentations.
Communication in management.
Leadership.
Public speaking.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Business Communication-- General.