Speak Up With Confidence: How to Prepare, Learn and Deliver Effective Speeches - Softcover

JACK VALENTI served as a special assistant to President Lyndon Johnson and was in charge of all his speeches from 1963 to 1966. Valenti resigned his post to become president of the Motion Picture Association of America, a position he still holds. He is a sought-after public speaker and lecturer throughout the world and has written numerous articles for publications such as Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and Atlantic Monthly. He lives in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles.

More than just getting the words out correctly, good public speaking is understanding your message, your audience, and doing the hard work of preparing and rehearsing an effective speech. In this audio, Valenti is an imposing figure--a magnetic and deeply knowledgeable teacher. He also has a taut and authoritative speaking rhythm that's hard to ignore. An astute and wry observer of human nature, he is delightful when talking about historical figures or his own experiences with political and business celebrities. Best of all, his speaking principles and tips are very clear and will be useful to a broad range of speakers or presenters. An entertaining lesson on the art of speaking well from a towering speaking talent. T.W. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine