Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience
Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience
Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience
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In the first book of its kind, one of President Barack Obama's longest-serving speechwriters shares his advice--and never-before-heard insights about public speaking from Barack Obama--to teach you how to write and deliver great speeches.
Few world leaders in the modern era are as admired for their communication skills as Barack Obama. But how do the rest of us develop these skills and find our voice? In Say It Well, former Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat reveals the public speaking secrets of the world's greatest speakers and shares the tips and tricks he learned from the 44th president as well as people from all walks of life whose speeches have gone viral and inspired millions around the world.
Nonpartisan, warm, and witty, filled with unparalleled expertise and inspirational stories from different areas of life--as well as never-before-heard advice from President Obama on how to give a speech--this modern guide to public speaking covers every stage of the process, including:
- Tips for overcoming fear when facing an audienceBest practices for using artificial intelligence to compose a memorable speechAttention-grabbing openings to pull in any audienceFraming techniques to make your arguments more persuasive Scientifically-proven was to inspire your audience to action and to create the change you wantTricks for editing, polishing, and practicing your words for maximum impactThe only way to end any great speech
Whether you've given a thousand speeches or getting ready to speak for the very first time, Say It Well shows you how to use your voice to make a difference in your business or community. It is your essential resource for any and every speaking occasion.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"For eight years, Terry Szuplat collaborated with President Barack Obama on some of the most impactful speeches of our time. In Say it Well, this gifted speechwriter shows you how your words can change your community, your nation, even the world." -- David Axelrod, Former senior strategist for President Barack Obama and New York Times bestselling author of Believer: My Forty Years in Politics
"I've worked with Terry for nearly a decade, and I've seen firsthand how his brilliant advice can help anyone give the speech only they can give. If you're a CEO, executive, or employee who wants to energize your team, differentiate your brand, and win over new customers, read this remarkable book today." -- Marc Benioff, Co-founder, chair, and CEO of Salesforce and New York Times bestselling author of Trailblazer
"In a world where every word matters, Say It Well is a masterclass in how to articulate your vision compellingly and turn your speeches into powerful tools for leadership, persuasion, and impact. This book is destined to become a classic for anyone who wants to perfect the art of public speaking." -- Dorie Clark, Professor of executive education, Columbia Business School and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game
"If you're called upon to give a speech, it's helpful to have a master teacher. Terry Szuplat is one of those masters, and at the Pentagon he helped me make every word count. Say It Well is a profoundly experiential book that will help you find your cadence and help our country reclaim the civility we need today." -- William S. Cohen, Former Republican U.S. Senator from Maine and Former U.S. Secretary of Defense
"I was shocked when my graduation speech went viral and shocked again when Terry included my speech in this book. Say it Well is a true gift--an easy-to-use handbook, written with wisdom and humility, for how we can quiet our self-doubt, find our most authentic voice, and amplify our stories from the page to the stage!" -- Donovan Livingston, Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Faculty and Author of Lift Off: From the Classroom to the Stars
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