Public Speaking and
Communications Resources
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| Communication is the skill to acquire in this new millennium. Stuart R.
Levine the former C.E.O. of Dale Carnegie & Associates believes that success in the
future will be determined by individuals and organizations that can establish quality
human relationships. Success in the future will be determined by leadership. The ability
to communicate, develop and empower teams and listen more effectively. These
leaders will have to communicate and motivate far more effectively in conditions of near
constant change. He quotes Malcolm Forbes, CEO of the business magazine that bears his
family name saying "The micro chip is extending the reach of the human brain like
machines extended the reach of the human muscle in the last century. Today’s
computers are the rail roads and the highways of transportation. Information is raw
material and the winners will be those who know how to communicate and listen
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Resources for building and preparing effective oral communications.
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Analogies - Word Pictures -
Anecdotes
Enhance the effectiveness of your speech with word pictures, anecdotes and
illustrations. Over 50 word pictures to spruce up your presentation. |
Quotes - Quotes and more Quotes
Add credibility to your talk with powerful "Quotes".
My favorite along with
links to the largest quote sites on the web.
New! A small collection of
Movie Quotes |
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Jokes - Jokes and more Jokes
Don't forget the entertainment value. Add a joke and some humor, some of my favorite
along with links to clean joke sites. Remember "The mind can only absorb what the
seat can endure" |
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Other speaking resources, especially for those just starting or
recently joined Toastmasters.
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How to write a speech using the rule of
three.
A simple and effective way to develop speeches and deliver effective oral communications. |
Sample Speeches
Some sample 5-7 minute speeches for more ideas and examples of the Rule of 3. |
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Microsoft's Encarta you
can get access to 16,000 abridged articles and a world atlas. |
Public
speaking and communication learning organizations. |
Professional speaking bureau's and
non-professional speaking opportunities. |
www.infoplease.com
is another fantastic source for general topics, articles, facts,
history, sports and entertainment. |
Encyclopedia
Britannica.
The complete set free. Thousands of articles, facts, figures and everything you wanted to
know about life. The Best of Vintage Britannica. Delve into the vast riches of
Encyclopedia Britannica articles, where you'll find gems ranging from laughter to
diamonds. |
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Links to some professionals and their websites.
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| Tony Alessandra - http://www.alessandra.com
Recognized By Meetings and Conventions Magazine as "One of America's most
Electrifying Speakers" Just click on his AUDIO/VIDEO link or click here http://www.alessandra.com/Audio-Video.html
for some mini clips.
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| http://www.gove-siebold.com Bill
Gove, 87,
is known around the world as the father of professional speaking. Since 1947, Mr. Gove has
delivered more than 5,000 paid speeches, ranking him among the most popular speakers of
the 20th century. Click here [http://www.gove-siebold.com/products.htm]
and scroll down until you see the Toast Masters Logo to hear part of his acceptance speech
for the 1992 Golden Gavel Award by Toast Masters.
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| Robin Sharma has been selected as a main platform speaker for the 2001 Million
Dollar Roundtable. Robin was the #1 ranked speaker at this year's Canadian Society of
Association Professionals conference. Visit Robin @ http://www.robinsharma.com
and click on his AUDIO/VIDEO link for some video clips. |
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