Comedian, author and professional speaker, Ken Davis, has been training others in the art of dynamic communication for 30 years.
In his book Secrets of Dynamic Communications: Prepare with Focus, Deliver with Clarity, Speak with Power
, Ken packs all this experience and training into 150 pages. I found Ken’s lesson on the two kinds of speeches (Enabling and Persuasive) worth the price of the book alone.
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It’s Not About You!
Ken’s book really helped me put my finger on what has been a hang up for me for several years. It’s not about me. When we approach a public talk concerned about what others will think of us, whether or not we’ll fill the time allotted, or other me-focused issues, we miss the point completely. The focus of any public talk you deliver should be about what you are going to give your audience, not what they are going to give you.
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Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day by Todd Henry (New York: Portfolio / Penguin, 2013)
I’m nearly finished with this book and am loving it immensely, mainly because it goes well beyond merely inspiring the reader but lays out practical guidelines every step of the way for putting what it espouses into practice.
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For more, I encourage you to check out my interview with the author, Todd Henry, set to be published on Tuesday, October 22nd.
Not only is Pat Williams the author of over 60 books, but he’s the founder and senior vice president of the Orlando Magic.
He has more than 50 years of professional sports experience and is one of America’s most sought-after motivational speakers.
In his latest book, Difference You Make, The: Changing Your World through the Impact of Your Influence
he introduces us to a number of people who are changing their world by leveraging their influence.
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The stories in this book will inspire you. And, if you’re anything like me, you’re likely to shed a tear or two (and that’s a good thing).
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If it ever becomes clear that I’ve stopped learning, dig a hole and push me in, because I’m of no use to anybody.”
If there were ever a time I struggled to categorize an author, this is it. I guess you might say you can’t put Andy Andrews in a box.
I’m not alone though. The publishing industry can come no closer to figuring out what kind of author Andy is any more than I can. Is he a fiction writer? A nonfiction author? In my opinion, he’s a bit of both.
Take some of life’s key lessons or principles, wrap them up in a compelling and engaging story and you have The Traveler’s Gift
, The Noticer
and the book we discuss today, The Noticer Returns
.
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In fact, if you’ve ever said to yourself, “Boy, I could read a lot more nonfiction if it just weren’t so…nonfiction-y,” then today I may be introducing you to the greatest author or all time. Keep reading to learn how you can win a free copy of The Noticer Returns.
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Comedian, author and professional speaker, Ken Davis, has been training others in the art of dynamic communication for 30 years.
