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  • Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln

  • 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers
  • Written by: James C. Humes
  • Narrated by: Norman Dietz
  • Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln

Written by: James C. Humes
Narrated by: Norman Dietz
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Publisher's Summary

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 - explains 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.

©2002 James C. Humes (P)2011 Tantor

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"I love this book. I've followed Humes's lessons for years, and he combines them all into one compact, hard-hitting resource. Get this book on your desk now." (Chris Matthews)

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Book replete with ideas on Public speaking

A must have book on public speaking.The author shares number of tips and techniques to hone Public speaking skill. These tips and techniques are embellished with real life anecdotes from world leaders. The book stands out. As the book is divided into independent chapters, readers or listeners can pick any chapter to start with. Would recommend others to listen or read it at least once. The narrator is wonderful. The voice of the narrator adds life and energy to the book.

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Loved it! Very useful. Interesting. Invigorating. Easy to understand and remember. Highly recommended. Great characters.

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Be a communicator

must listen to understand the game of words and master with time. Churchill was really communicator of century

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