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An Essential Guide to Public Speaking
Quentin J. Schultze
3.57 (178 Reviews)
Communication skill
Self-growth
Leadership
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Master the art of public speaking with faith and virtue in this essential guide that's shaped communication courses nationwide. How did a book emphasizing audience-centered speaking become BookAuthority's top recommendation? Discover why professors like Amy King champion its revolutionary approach to ethical persuasion.

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The Power of Speaking to Serve: Transforming Communication Through Purpose

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Public speaking isn't just about mastering techniques-it's about serving others through our words. Warren Buffet claims mastering public speaking increases career value by 50%, but this understates its true impact. When we shift from self-focused anxiety to audience-centered service, we transform not only our effectiveness but the very nature of communication itself. This approach-"servant speaking"-reframes public speaking as an act of neighborly love rather than a performance to be judged. By seeing our audiences as neighbors to be served rather than critics to be feared, we discover that our most powerful communication flows from genuine care rather than polished technique. This perspective liberates us from the paralyzing fear that affects even accomplished speakers. Even Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel experienced terrible stage fright before speeches, describing "butterflies in my stomach" despite receiving standing ovations. Moses questioned his speaking abilities with "I am slow of speech and tongue," while the Apostle Paul admitted approaching the Corinthians "in weakness with great fear and trembling." When we recognize that all speakers-even renowned ones-remain imperfect, we can embrace our role as servants rather than performers, focusing outward on audience needs rather than inward on our anxieties.

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Finding Your Voice Through Serving Others

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Building Trust Through Truth and Integrity

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Crafting a Speech That Serves and Engages

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Overcoming Fear Through Service-Minded Preparation

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Making Knowledge Compelling and Meaningful

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The Transformative Power of Servant Speaking

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