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    Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers
    Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers
    Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers
    Audiobook6 hours

    Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers

    Written by James C. Humes

    Narrated by Norman Dietz

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    About this audiobook

    Ever wish you could captivate your boardroom with the opening line of your presentation, like Winston Churchill in his most memorable speeches? Or want to command attention by looming larger than life before your audience, much like Abraham Lincoln when, standing erect and wearing a top hat, he towered over seven feet? Now, you can master presentation skills, wow your audience, and shoot up the corporate ladder by unlocking the secrets of history's greatest speakers.

    Author, historian, and world-renowned speaker James C. Humes-who wrote speeches for five American presidents-shows you how great leaders through the ages used simple yet incredibly effective tricks to speak, persuade, and win throngs of fans and followers. In this book, you'll discover how Napoleon Bonaparte mastered the use of the pregnant pause to grab attention, how Lady Margaret Thatcher punctuated her most serious speeches with the use of subtle props, how Ronald Reagan could win even the most hostile crowd with carefully timed wit, and much, much more.

    Whether you're addressing a small nation or a large staff meeting, you'll want to master the tips and tricks in Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateAug 1, 2011
    ISBN9781452673707
    Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers
    Author

    James C. Humes

    James C. Humes is a former speechwriter for Presidents Eisenhower, Nixon, Ford, and Reagan. He has written numerous books, including Instant Eloquence, Podium Humor, The Sir Winston Method, Citizen Shakespeare, and The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill. He lives in Philadelphia.

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    • 3/5
      I felt I needed a distracting read that didn't take too much brainpower and this certainly fit the bill. Mr. Humes has a lengthy CV, but is a tad myopic in his adorations...the "Great Communicator" {snort} Reagan (Humes wrote for him, Eisenhower, Nixon, ...), but more Churchill (Humes authored a biography...) than anything. Count half of this as having value, less for experienced speakers, slightly more for inexperienced. A few nuggets are good advice, but most of this is just extraneous stories to fluff out his list.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      Good advice for speakers. James has experience with high profile speakers and so has a depth of knowledge. I hope to use some of his ideas. Unfortunately, it takes experience and not just reading to improve.
    • 5/5
      Must for those who aspire to speak and leave a lasting impact on his/her listener. To be read time and again. Simple, easy to understand tips and techniques to master the art of public speaking.
    • 3/5
      It's references are rather dated, referring to individuals like Elizabeth Dole who has not been in the public eye since the mid-90s, or referring to bouffant hairdos. Otherwise, the generic advice is okay.
    • 4/5
      It’s a pretty good book. The advice is well researched. I feel like this book would be best for aspiring politicians. A lot of the leader ship and speech skills relate to presidents
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this book by Humes. As a young christian minister it gave me several clear and easy to remember tips which I will (and have already) use. Worth the read.