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You know that person: the one with that certain something. And
you've probably dismissed that something as unattainable, simply
innate. But it's a myth that some are born with "it" and others
aren't. Everybody can have that presence-and the peaceful
self-acceptance that powers it. Patsy Rodenburg reveals that the
secret is learning to inhabit "the second circle": the optimal
state between the first circle of introversion and self-doubt and
the third of aggression and narcissism. She provides exercises to
help you break the habits that constrict your real power and to
better cope with the negative behaviors and attitudes of those
around you. With wisdom and patience, Rodenburg teaches you how to
communicate effectively at home, work, school, and-most
important-with yourself. The Second Circle will empower you to meet
life's most extraordinary trials with brio and to embrace the joys
and challenges of every single day.
The relationship between the presidency and the press has
transformed-seemingly overnight-from one where reports and columns
were filed, edited, and deliberated for hours before publication
into a brave new world where texts, tweets, and sound bites race
from composition to release within a matter of seconds. This
change, which has ultimately made political journalism both more
open and more difficult, brings about many questions, but perhaps
the two most important are these: Are the hard questions still
being asked? Are they still being answered? In Columns to
Characters, Stephanie A. Martin and top scholars and journalists
offer a fresh perspective on how the evolution of technology
affects the way presidents interact with the public. From Bill
Clinton's saxophone playing on the Arsenio Hall Show to Barack
Obama's skillful use of YouTube, Twitter, and Reddit as the first
"social media president," political communication appears to
reflect the increasing fragmentation of the American public. The
accessible essays here explore these implications in a variety of
real-world circumstances: the "narcotizing" numbness of information
overload and voter apathy; the concerns over privacy, security, and
civil liberties; new methods of running political campaigns and
mobilizing support for programs; and a future "post-rhetorical
presidency" in which the press is all but irrelevant. Each section
of the book concludes with a "reality check," a short reflection by
a working journalist (or, in one case, a former White House
insider) on the presidential beat.
How did an American immigrant without a college education go from Venice Beach T-shirt vendor to television's most successful producer? How did a timid pastor's son surmount a paralysing fear of public speaking to sell out Yankee Stadium, twice? How did the city of Tokyo create a PowerPoint stunning enough to win them the chance to host the Olympics?
They told brilliant stories.
Whether your goal is to sell, educate, fundraise or entertain, your story is your most valuable asset: 'a strategic tool with irresistible power', according to the New York Times. Stories inspire; they persuade; they galvanize movements and actuate global change. A well-told story hits you like a punch to the gut; it triggers the light-bulb moment, the 'aha' that illuminates the path to innovation. Radical transformation can occur in an instant, with a single sentence; The Storyteller's Secret teaches you how to craft your most powerful delivery ever.
In his hugely attended Talk Like TED events, bestselling author and communications guru Carmine Gallo found, again and again, that audiences wanted to discover the keys to telling a powerful story. The Storyteller's Secret unlocks the answer in fifty lessons from visionary leaders - each of whom cites storytelling as a crucial ingredient in success. A good story can spark action and passion; it can revolutionize the way people think and spur them to chase their dreams. Isn't it time you shared yours?
Maak ‘n toespraak. Ontydig en dikwels sonder waarskuwing word mens
gevra om “iets te se”. Waar begin jy? Selfs ervare sprekers vrees
soms openbare optrede, hetsy dit ‘n leerling, onderwyser,
predikant, advokaat, politikus of sakeman is; hetsy die geleentheid
‘n huwelik, herdenking of voorlegging is. Iemand moet dit skryf en
lewer. Hierdie boek is die ideale bron vir die skrywer en spreker.
Dit bied antwoorde op vrae en raad vir enige geleentheid.
This book contains eight studies on Functional Discourse Grammar
(FDG), with work by FDG's foremost proponents, who provide both an
introduction to the theory and a glimpse of current research
projects. FDG derives its name from taking the discourse act as the
basic unit of linguistic analysis. Each such unit receives four
paralle analyses displaying its interpersonal, representational,
morphosyntactic and phonological characteristics respectively. What
is striking about the emergence of FDG is that it enters into
lively debate with various other contemporary frameworks that share
its functionalist orientation. This facet of FDG is highlighted in
this book, every chapter of which brings out the interconnectedness
of current theoretical trends.
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Through life-changing stories, respected thinkers and authentic
presentations, Keynote promotes a deeper understanding of the world
and gives students the courage and means to express themselves in
English. Communication, collaboration and creative thinking drive
students towards real 21st century outcomes and encourage them to
respond to ideas and find their own voice. Both students and
teachers will emerge with new confidence, new ideas and a new
determination to communicate in this increasingly information-rich
world of Global English.
Outcomes is a completely new general English course in which:
Natural, real-world grammar and vocabulary help students to succeed
in social, professional, and academic settings CEF goals are the
focus of communication activities where students learn and practise
the language they need to have conversations in English Clear
outcomes in every lesson of every unit provide students with a
sense of achievement as they progress through the course
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