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Effective communication is the ultimate currency. It *is* the way to trusted relationships, great work and a happy life—and it’s a team sport. All of us play a role.

Brought to you by Penguin. Literacy. Numeracy. Oracy? For generations our education system has been built on the twin pillars of literacy and numeracy. But what if a third – and equally vital – pillar has been ignored? Enter oracy: communicating effectively, articulating ideas and engaging...

Do you, like most people, hate the idea of public speaking? Would you like to be more confident when you speak? Well now you can! In just minutes, this dynamic and fun audio course will fuel your confidence and arm you with proven techniques to drive more effective speeches and presentations. This program is perfect for managers, sales professionals, students, and anyone who wants speak more confidently and get more out of life.

At long last, a much-needed guidebook for well-intentioned people of pallor on what not to say to their African American “friends.” “A balm for tongues bitten and comments swallowed . . . A bitingly humorous compendium of the absurd subtle racism of the American workplace.” —Kirkus...