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Great speakers aren't just born; they prepare and they practice. THE ELEMENTS OF GREAT PUBLIC SPEAKING takes the fear out of taking the podium, distilling essential techniques and tricks for just about any speaking occasion. Experienced businesspeople, nervous students, best men, and eulogists alike can benefit from the author's simple, direct, and tested advice on everything from body language and word choice to responding to the audience and overcoming stage fright. Because there's no such thing as a boring topic'Aijust boring speakers'AiELEMENTS shows how to look, sound, and act like someone worth listening to.Reviews'AuThe go-to guide for anyone about to stand up and say something. . . A practical guide to thumb through before every speech, whether it's your first or 500th.'Au 'AiUSA Today

J. LYMAN MACINNIS, a columnist for the Toronto Star, has given thousands of public addresses over four decades, including 5,000 radio broadcasts. By profession a partner in international accounting firms, he has trained businesspeople in public speaking and communication for more than 30 years and is the author of 11 books and hundreds of articles. He lives in Toronto, Canada.

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Introduction: Talk Isn't Cheap

1

(5)

The Right Topic

6

(6)

Managing Fear

12

(7)

What, Where, When, and to Whom

19

(6)

Before You Begin to Write the Speech

25

(12)

Writing the Speech

37

(24)

Visual Aids

61

(7)

Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse

68

(5)

Delivery

73

(19)

Question and Answer Periods

92

(7)

Dealing with the Media

99

(5)

Impromptu Speaking

104

(4)

Introducing and Thanking a Speaker

108

(6)

Acting as a Master of Ceremonies

114

(6)

Presenting and Accepting an Award

120

(5)

Delivering a Eulogy

125

(3)

Proposing a Toast

128

(4)

Chairing a Meeting

132

(3)

Becoming a More Interesting Speaker

135

(5)

Don't Wreck Your Career at the Lectern

140

(3)

Index

143

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The Elements of Great Public Speaking

The Elements of Great Public Speaking

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