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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Public Speaking and Presenting (with featured article "How to Give a Killer Presentation" By Chris Anderson)

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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Public Speaking and Presenting is a curated collection of the most essential articles from Harvard Business Review to help you master the art of public speaking. Featuring insights from experts like Chris Anderson and Nancy Duarte, this book covers techniques to build confidence, craft persuasive messages, engage audiences of any size, use visuals effectively, and tell compelling stories. Ideal for anyone seeking to communicate more authentically and charismatically in professional settings.
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This book is perfect for aspiring and experienced leaders, managers, and professionals who want to improve their presentation skills and public speaking abilities. It's especially useful for those seeking practical advice on how to connect with audiences, persuade, and lead through powerful communication.

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Command the room - whether you're speaking to an audience of one or to hundreds.

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Command the room—whether you're speaking to an audience of one or to hundreds.

If you read nothing else on public speaking and presenting, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you speak confidently in front of a group and connect with audiences of any size.

This book will inspire you to:

  • Feel more confident when it's your turn to present
  • Understand how to persuade, motivate, and change minds
  • Frame your message so people really listen
  • Gain your audience's trust by being more authentic
  • Use visuals and data more effectively
  • Learn to be more charismatic
  • Infuse your day-to-day communication with storytelling

HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further.

The HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever-changing business environment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781633698833

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard Business Review Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, 12 international licensed editions, books from Harvard Business Review Press, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review provides professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact.

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