Book Description
Based on the actual writing and speaking styles of leading business executives worldwide, this book features easy-to-follow instructions and techniques for preparing polished written documents and writing and speaking in an articulate manner. Focusing on how leading business professionals really communicate, the basics of writing and speaking, including traditional grammar and speaking dos and don'ts, are covered. Examined are the particular styles in which business professionals communicate with each other and how to develop a personal professional style. Featured are special sections on writing memos, offer letters, e-mails, and other business documents that business professionals need to master.
Customer Reviews:
Influential communication .......2007-01-15
The contents of this book will assist all who use it to eliminate the common errors associated with daily communication. Great advice on e-mail brevity, selecting the proper word etc. Well worth reading.
Great Book for Business Professionals.......2004-06-18
This is the one book every business professional should have on (or near) their desk. It's concise nature lends itself to a perfect reference for writing and speaking in a very polished manner. Also especially helpful are the "do's and don'ts" of business grammar.
Book Description
With endorsements from two of the largest and most influential public speaking groups -- the National Speakers Association and Toastmasters International -- this book is written by an expert speechwriter whose eloquent voice leads readers through the difficult process of writing a great speech. In these pages a seasoned speechwriter reveals his trade secrets - from analyzing the needs of an audience to leaving them with a satisfying sense of closure - as he guides readers through the process of planning, writing, and honing an outstanding speech. Readers will discover effective ways to connect with an audience, explain concepts, and support ideas, learn how to time and cut a speech when necessary. The bottom line? When readers have finished this book, they will be well on their way to making their next big speech a big success! Anyone -- from a businessperson to a community member -- who wants to learn the skills necessary to write and deliver a memorable speech.
Part of the Essence of Public Speaking Series.
Customer Reviews:
Necessary for any great speech.......2002-03-26
I had an important ceremony coming up and I didn't want to miss out on the opportunity to wow the crowd. This book gave me enough good ideas to research, write, and deliver a great speech. I had three goals for my speech: Establish myself as a great speaker, make the audience understand that I had written a great speech, and bring the receipient to the point of tears.
I did just that. The crowd was taken aback by my speech and that speech ended up being the one thing that everyone remembered about that evening.
I strongly encourage anyone who has a speaking engagement coming up to read this book. It will give you the guidance necessary to write a great speech regardless of the reason.
Best Public Speaking Book for analytical & intense reader.......2001-01-12
In architecture schools considerable time is spent on materials for building. The potential of the materials determines what can be built and how it will look and feel. How is it that other public speaking books spend so little time on choosing the right word. Perlman spends a great deal of effort on teaching how to find and select the right word. He demonstrates how the right word for speaking is different than the right word for written communication. You can be a great writer without being a good speaker, but you can't be a great speaker without being a good writer.
"Writing Great Speeches" is for the analytical or educated reader that can handle a fast and furious pace. A direct approach on how to research and construct well organized speeches. Should be ranked high on anybody's list of excellent books on public speaking. It is the best book in the "Essence of Public Speaking Series." Excellent guidance on how to start writing a speech where you are knowledgeable on the subject and how to research areas that are not your expertise. Excellent chapter on how to pick exactly the right word and why it is important.
No other book covers demonstrating legitimate creditability as well as Perlman. He focuses in on exactly how to write great speeches. Like a fast moving train you are carried down the track of learning the skills with overpowering intensity.
The Appendix of Aids to Quick Creditability is worth the price of the book. It is a refreshing list of reference books the provide a map to rapidly gaining knowledge on any subject.
If you are like me nearly every book I read is disappointing in its content and /or its clarity and hence we read many books when a subject is important to us. Extremely rare do we find books so insightful and tightly written that we read it many times. These special books are so important that they will always stand out in your memory. This may be that book on public speaking for crafting the speech.
Customer Reviews:
Best book on business communication.......2006-10-24
This book covers it all -- speaking, writing, email, briefing and web pages. Best book I've seen on these subjects. Bailey walks the talk. His book is easy to read, and the principles are illustrated clearly. What I like best are the examples.
Almost perfect.......2000-03-13
Edward Bailey commands the field of "plain English" applied to business writing. This is a complete, modern--and highly readable--summary of everything you need to know about writing memo's letters and resumes and doing oral presentations. It lacks a section on e-mail. The resume and cover letter sections use examples which may not match for all industries, and the letter format (showing "Writer/typist") is outdated in the Internet Age.
The communication doctor.......1999-12-03
Want to improve your writing? Want to improve your presentation skills? There's not a better book on the shelves! A must if your serious about your career. In only hours, your writing will improve -- colleagues will notice.
Book Description
This concise, straightforward book will help workers in all scientific disciplines to present their results effectively. Chapters include: "Writing a Scientific Paper" "Before You Lecture or Talk to Us, Please Read This" "Empty Numbers" "Preparation of the Script and Figures" "For Those to Whom English is a Foreign Language" "Preparation of a Doctoral Dissertation or Thesis"
Customer Reviews:
Poorly written.......2007-03-08
The book is written in a very segmented form. If you are looking for a reference book that you can look up sections for specific presentations or papers, this is the book for you. It is, however, hard to just sit down and read from cover to cover.
Vernon Booth: a classic in scientific writing.......2000-06-16
This book is by one of the first authors to recognise that communication skills are important in science, and that they are a craft that has rules and principles that any student can learn relatively easily. It deserves to be treated as a classic, and should be compulsory reading for any student of the life sciences.
I can recall reading it with much interest during my PhD in the 1980's, when it was about the only work available in this field, and various biochemical societies in the UK made it available to students. Much of the advice on straightforward communication style is still extremely valid today. In the later 80's and 90's, the field of writing skills took off, and now most University bookshops have several shelves of books on writing skills and how to write a thesis. Booth's book is short, direct, and the advice is very practical. Read it!
Book Description
"We have a fellow in our office who accumulates a lot of absenteeism. I said to the boss one day, `Why don't you fire him?' He said, `Fire him? I don't even know what he looks like.'" Have fun with these jokes and jests about the workplace. All the staples come in for a little ribbing: Absenteeism, Ambition, Blue Mondays, and Thank God It's Friday, as well as Golf, Office Parties, and much more!
Customer Reviews:
Business people can sometimes be funny if they try.......2001-10-26
Classier comedy writers like Gene Perret and Robert Orben have tried to help business people and public speakers over the past 20 years or more. If you make money with it, it is usually called "professional speaking," and there are a lot more speakers around than there are comedians. Also, the comedy in the clubs took on an angry tone, with more sex and toilet jokes than necessary. So, "OH, THAT'S WHAT YOU WRITE" could easily be surmised if people call themselves comedy writers...Business speakers can use help in being funny, and the second part of the book gives lists of jokes that may go over or may not, depending on the strength of your delivery. So, be sure to read the "Tips on Delivery" chapter. "Pitfalls of Humor" chapter makes some good points also. A comedian has more freedom to say what he pleases since if we like him, he is accepted as a buffoon from beginning to end. But in the more usual world of business, you basically have to have a serious message, which is interspersed with funny quips or stories. If you want to sell and make money, don't offend, be light. So Gene Perret has put together a useful guide for businessmen and speakers.
Average customer rating:
- A book that changed my presentation life
- the best
|
Selling to a Group: Presentation Strategies
Paul Leroux
Manufacturer: HarperResource
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
 General
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
Marketing & Sales
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
| Advertising
| Consumer Behavior
| Customer Service
| Marketing
| Public Relations
| Sales & Selling
Running Meetings & Presentations
| Skills
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
ASIN: 0064635988 |
Customer Reviews:
A book that changed my presentation life.......2002-02-21
In retrospect, I realize that this book is the source of so many of the stories and principles that I pass on to others about making presentations. Key concepts, vividly and succinctly explained. I originally saw a video presentation that was a companion to the book, but reviewing the book again now brings those thoughts home again.
For me, some of the most important points are ones that innoculated me against a lot of bad advice that's out there. I'm sorry to see it's out of print. I'm still going to recommend it to the rest of my company.
the best.......2001-05-23
After 15 years of public speaking, I still think this book is hands down the very best on this topic. It's short, pithy style is perfect (just the like talk you want to give). Paul LeRoux presents the keys to successful presentations in a compelling manner. Anyone who speaks to a group is selling something, if only a point of view.
Average customer rating:
|
Writing and Presenting Scientific Papers
Birgitta Malmfors ,
Michael Grossman , and
Phil Garnsworthy
Manufacturer: Nottingham University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Writing
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
Writing Skills
| Writing
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
Public Speaking
| Words & Language
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
General
| History & Philosophy
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
Essays & Commentary
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Arts & Photography
| Subjects
| Books
All Titles
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Arts & Photography
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Business & Investing
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Reference
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Science
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Similar Items:
-
Statistics for Research (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics)
ASIN: 1897676123 |
Book Description
This practical book of tips, solutions and exercises was born of a writer's angst: how to present his material in a way that was appealing to bookstore audiences, flexible enough to use in non-traditional venues, and dramatic enough to keep any audience awake and eager to buy. Adapting the tools actors use to a writer's particular needs cured the angst and made readings profitable and fun. Drama was the key.
Customer Reviews:
Naked at the Podium.......2004-02-08
Peter Kahle writes with wit and experience. He has the kind of knowledge about selling books that is based on compassion as well as calculation. Naked at the Podium is a very useful tool for those who seek stimulating ideas on how to be successful in
merchandising their product. No author should make a presentation without reading this first.
I Learned to Embrace My Nervousness.......2003-10-06
I purchased NAKED AT THE PODIUM a few years ago at the first writing conference I attended. Though I knew it would be a while before I'd need the advice the book offered, I felt I'd better get it anyway just in case it wasn't available 5 years down the road when I'd actually need it.
While I'm still not far enough along in my writing career to be out on book tour, I was recently asked to deliver a 30-minute presentation to about 100 writing peers. In all my nervousness, I studied NAKED AT THE PODIUM like mad, learning how to breathe, assume a stage presence, and embrace my nervousness. My copy of the book aged rather nicely, with blue highlights, pencil underlining, and stars placed strategically throughout the columns next to all the gems of information.
Not only was the book enjoyable, but it helped me tremendously. When it came time for the presentation, my words didn't get all stuck in my throat like they usually do when I speak to large groups. And, the coolest part was that people were taking notes and actually learning from what I was saying (instead of sitting there with that squeemish feeling of watching somebody struggle up on the stage)! In fact, several people came up to me afterwards to tell me how much they got out of it.
Anyway, it was a real thrill...maybe I don't hate public speaking as much as I thought I did! In fact, I'm now proactively looking for more such engagements.
I owe it all to Pete and Melanie and the creation of such a wonderful reference tool.
THANK YOU!
For authors seeking to promote their books.......2002-02-10
Naked At The Podium: The Writer's Guide To Successful Readings is a very practical guide of tips, tricks, and exercises for authors who may not be quite so at home giving a public reading as with the usual day's work of bringing drama to blank sheets of paper. Techniques presented include how to use body language, cure pre-reading jitters, become one's characters, and generally make the reading a memorable promotional event to spread word of one's book. Naked At The Podium is strongly recommended reading for authors seeking to promote their books through public readings at bookstores, libraries, or other venues.
This worked for me.......2001-08-15
Before I read "Naked at the Podium", I had given a number of presentations of my book. However, after I read it, what a difference! I was more at ease, more confident, and the audience reflected this change. The result: more book sales. No writer setting out to promote a book can afford not to read, and use, this important contribution by Kahle and Workhoven. Evelyn McDaniel Gibb, author of Two Wheels North
HOW TO BE CONFIDENT AND EFFECTIVE AT ANY PODIUM.......2001-06-22
Wow. Forget the fluff... here's a book crammed with valuable tips and information you will use to make any speaking engagement more effective.
As I was preparing for several Author appearances and book signings for my first novel (The Glass Cocoon) I was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of this helpful, informative, valuable and fun to read book.
Authors Peter Kahle and Melanie Workhoven have learned by trial and error the most effective ways to prepare yourself for any speaking engagement. They know most of the 'secrets' and 'tricks' and have written an extremely easy and fun book to read that will help you get rid of the jitters, and present the best you, you possibly can,when you get up in front of a group of people.
Melanie's background as an actress and Peter's as a author combine in a book that doesn't waste any valuable time in giving you great ways to prepare to have successful readings and speaking engagements.
There is a lot of information, practical advice, insights, tips, preperatory exercises (complete with useful pictures) in this book. The information is delivered clearly, concisely and with a generous dose of breezy humor and in-the-trenches examples. A lot of research and a variety of personal experiences from the authors and some others have been effectively tapped. The book will walk you through the whole process and experience and you get the feeling your best friend is holding your hand and filling you with confidence and encouragement.
Follow the advice in the book and you can be assured of not only having a successful speaking engagment, but also of having a lot of fun too.
Thank you.. thank you.. thank you Peter and Melanie for this extremely useful and valuable resource.
Christopher J. Jarmick is the co-author of the recently published mystery suspense thriller The Glass Cocoon with Serena F. Holder.
Customer Reviews:
smooth transaction, exact product, nice&easy supplier.......2007-05-14
exact product at an affordable price w a smooth transaction
If you buy one book on Managerial Communication, buy Munter.......2003-11-21
This is a great book for people working in industry, or teaching business communication. Short. No b.s. Full of good hints, do's and don'ts, and references. News you can use. Buy it.
One of the best books on business writing.......2003-07-03
Munter's work clearly and concisely leads you through making your message effective. She gets to the heart of communicating: what form should it take, how to structure it, and how to execute it so that it has the best chance of achieving your purpose. In particular, I was helped immensely from her discussion about how to analyze your audience and choose the best strategy for relaying your message. She not only covers writing, but also presentations and speaking. To top it off, she includes advice about whitespace, word choice, effective sentence structures, outlining, and more. An all-around great book that every purposeful writer should own.
Disappointing.......2001-11-17
The theme of this book is to fit every individual to a specific framework that the author claims proven. The result is robotic communicators. I personally believe that good communicators are those who brings out the best in themselves, creative and charismatic. This book advocates the other way around.
I also feel skeptical doubt the author's communication skills. The book is incredibly dry, too organized, too structured. Don't buy this buy unless it is required to pass your MBA exam.
Best communications book I've seen!.......2001-10-11
This book is required for a communications class in my MBA program. It is excellent. Although it is very detailed, it is easy to read and to the point. The book itself is an excellent example of how to communicate in the business world.
Highly recommended.
Average customer rating:
|
Hook 'Em: Speaking & Writing to Catch & Keep a Business Audience
Ken Matejka , and
Diane P. Ramos
Manufacturer: Amacom Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
Communications
| Skills
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
Business Writing
| Skills
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
Running Meetings & Presentations
| Skills
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
Management & Leadership
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
| Business Ethics
| Consolidation & Merger
| Decision-Making & Problem Solving
| Distribution & Warehouse Management
| Industrial
| Information Management
| Leadership
| Management
| Management Science
| Motivational
| Negotiating
| Operations Research
| Planning & Forecasting
| Pricing
| Production & Operations
| Project Management
| Quality Control
| Risk Assessment
| Statistics
| Strategy & Competition
| Systems & Planning
| Systems Analysis
| Teams
| Total Quality Management
| Training
ASIN: 0814479014 |
Books:
- Case Studies in Organizational Communication: Ethical Perspectives and Practices
- CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, 5th Edition (640-801)
- Chinese Business Etiquette: A Guide to Protocol, Manners, and Culture in the People's Republic of China (A Revised and Updated Edition of "Dealing with the Chinese")
- Communicating for Results: A Guide for Business adn the Professions
- Communicating for Results: A Guide for Business adn the Professions
- Communicating in Business Student's Book (Cambridge Professional English)
- Construction Business Management: What Every Construction Contractor, Builder & Subcontractor Needs to Know
- Consumer Reports Life Insurance Handbook: How to Buy the Right Policy from the Right Company at the Right Price (Consumer Reports Life Insurance Handbook)
- Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High
- Crystal Reports Professional Results
Books Index
Books Home
Recommended Books
- The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning
- History: Fiction or Science
- Without a Map: Political Tactics and Economic Reform in Russia
- Administracion de Sitios y Paginas Web Con Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
- Creating a Trading Floor: The Project Manager's Guide to the Design, Construction and Launch of Trad
- I Sit Listening to the Wind: Woman's Encounter Within Herself
- Customer Service: A Practical Approach
- The Handbook of Bank Accounting: Understanding and Applying Standards and Regulations
- A World Ruled by Number: William Stanley Jevons and the Rise of Mathematical Economics
- Advances in Molecular Genetics of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Vol.1
The Elements of Business Writing: A Guide to Writing Clear, Concise Letters, Memos, Reports, Proposals, and Other Business Documents (Elements of Series)
The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course in Business Writing and Communication (36 Hour)
Effective Business Writing :(A Guide For Those who Write On the Job) 2nd Edition Revised And Updated
The Business Style Handbook: An A-to-Z Guide for Writing on the Job with Tips from Communications Experts at the Fortune 500
Business Writing: What Works, What Won't
