Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln
Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln
James C. Humes
Cal Fussman
For anyone who wants to speak, [...] it’s a great book because there’s all kinds of tips on everything about speaking. - Cal Fussman
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Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln

Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers

James C. Humes
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James C. Humes
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In "Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln," James C. Humes invites you on an exhilarating journey through the art of powerful and persuasive public speaking. Drawing upon his vast experience as a speechwriter for five U.S. presidents, Humes distills the essence of command and charisma embodied by history's most influential leaders into practical advice for today's speakers. Whether you're aiming to electrify a boardroom, inspire a nation, or simply win over an audience with confidence and grace, this book is your blueprint to achieving unparalleled impact with your words. Humes masterfully intertwines anecdotes and analysis, revealing the secrets behind the legendary oratory skills of figures like Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln. Discover how the strategic use of silence can captivate an audience, how props and posture can strengthen your message, and how humor can disarm even the most resistant of listeners. "Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln" is more than a guide to speaking well—it's a powerful tool for anyone who seeks to leave a lasting impression and ascend the ladder of success by leveraging the art of communication.

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Released
2002
23 Apr
Length
224
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For anyone who wants to speak, [...] it’s a great book because there’s all kinds of tips on everything about speaking. - Cal Fussman
Abraham Lincoln, who was about to meet some visiting clergy to accept a petition, was shining his shoes when a cabinet minister came into his office for a quick answer to a question. The cabinet secretary asked in surprise, “Mr. President, are you shining your own shoes?” “Whose shoes would I shine?” replied Lincoln dryly.
— James C. Humes, Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln

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