Talks on TalkingEffective spoken communication is a fine art. Brush up your speaking skills with this timeless treatise on talking from Yale public speaking instructor Grenville Kleiser. Brimming with practical tips on how to get your point across, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to be a better communicator. |
Contents
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The Speaking Voice | 37 |
How to Tell a Story | 46 |
Talking in Salesmanship | 58 |
The Dramatic Element in Speaking | 87 |
Conversation and Public Speaking | 93 |
A Talk to Preachers | 98 |
Care of the Speakers Throat | 105 |
Donts for Public Speakers | 112 |
Dos for Public Speakers | 114 |
Points for Speakers | 116 |
The Bible on Speech | 119 |
Men and Mannerisms | 64 |
How to Speak in Public | 71 |
Practical Hints for Speakers | 84 |
Thoughts on Talking | 121 |
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