{"product_id":"9781770705692","title":"How Leaders Speak: Essential Rules for Engaging and Inspiring Others","description":"\u003cp\u003eSenior executives, professionals, politicians, entrepreneurs, and educators are increasingly being evaluated by how well they speak - how credibly, how naturally, and how enthusiastically. They're being judged on their presentation skills. In today's communication-saturated age, the ability to address others effectively has become the essential mark of a leader.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Leaders Speak\u003c\/i\u003e covers the seven keys to speaking like a leader: preparation, certainty, passion, engagement, and commitment. It's a personal handbook for planning and conveying presentations that will engage and inspire others, from overcoming nervousness to handling difficult questions from listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Leaders Speak: Getting Ready to Present:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow Your Audience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind and Create ‘The Nugget’ (something your audience doesn’t know)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake a Video Rehearsing your Presentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe Prepared for Anything\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDon’t Rely on PowerPoint (have a print out as well )\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTest your Technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave a Checklist of Materials Before You Leave the Office\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePre-Presentation Jitters are a Good Thing!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow Your Environment Beforehand (schedule a run through the day before)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEat and Drink Lightly Just Before Your Presentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Leaders Speak: During Your Speech\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave Water Handy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep Language Short and Simple\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave Your Speech Printed at the Top of Your Page To Keep Eye Contact Connected\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMost Nervousness Doesn’t Show\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraw in Your Audience Via Names and Anecdotal Info\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAsk Questions to Involve Your Audience (and to Relieve Pressure)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeak with Passion!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dundurn Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47184481288432,"sku":"9781770705692","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781770705692_p0.jpg?v=1763706880","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781770705692","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}