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Overview
The Elements of Great Speechmaking provides professionals with the tools necessary to communicate effectively and successfully in the 21st century. This is the only book available that teaches the reader how to innovatively infuse speeches and presentations with the crucial components of drama and intrigue. Because of its balance of philosophy, pragmatism, and substance, The Elements of Great Speechmaking will appeal greatly to professionals in educational, governmental, and corporate organizations.
Synopsis
The Elements of Great Speechmaking provides professionals with the tools necessary to communicate effectively and successfully in the 21st century. This is the only book available that teaches the reader how to innovatively infuse speeches and presentations with the crucial components of drama and intrigue.
Editorials
Midwest Book Review -
Add drama and intrigue to speeches using the tools of The Elements of Great Speechmaking: Adding Drama & Intrigue, unique in its approach of encouraging readers to innovatively infuse speeches with drama and intrigue to make them memorable and lively. Philosophy, the elements of crafting content, and examples from teaching courses infuse a title packed with detail on everything from speech content to dress.Communication Education -
It is obvious from reading Smith's book that he not only finds pleasure in speaking, but also enjoys the creative process of planning and preparing each presentation. Smith's book, well grounded in communication principles, is a real gem.Tippi Hedren
I am engrossed with your book The Elements of Great Speechmaking!...I'm highlighting whole segments, and so thrilled to add it to my section of autographed books in my library.Fredrick Muyia Nafukho
I find the book very useful especially with regard to giving speeches.Roger Williams
In short, it is a masterful book, and one I have and can refer to frequently. I will continue to keep it at deskside.Ideabank Newsletter
The book is quite different in many attractive ways and easy to read. If you are a serious student of speech writing and speechmaking, this book could be a valuable addition to your library.Ozarks Monthly
His engaging, useful book should be in the library of anyone who is asked to make presentations...The Elements of Great Speechmaking probably won't make the job any easier, but if you follow Smith's superb recommendations, it should make you a far more effective speaker.— Susan Kirkpatrick, Editor and Publisher
Midwest Book Review
Add drama and intrigue to speeches using the tools of The Elements of Great Speechmaking: Adding Drama & Intrigue, unique in its approach of encouraging readers to innovatively infuse speeches with drama and intrigue to make them memorable and lively. Philosophy, the elements of crafting content, and examples from teaching courses infuse a title packed with detail on everything from speech content to dress.— Diance C. Donovan
Research Frontiers
Professionals in educational, governmental and corporate positions will find a wealth of relevant information in The Elements of Great Speechmaking.Communication Education
It is obvious from reading Smith's book that he not only finds pleasure in speaking, but also enjoys the creative process of planning and preparing each presentation. Smith's book, well grounded in communication principles, is a real gem.— Cheryl Hamilton, Tarran County College