An Essential Guide to Public Speaking: Serving Your Audience with Faith, Skill, and Virtue

Schultze, Quentin J.

ISBN 10: 0801031516 / ISBN 13: 9780801031519

Published by Baker Academic, 2006

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Synopsis:

Whether at a business meeting, church gathering, or social function, most of us will be called upon at some time to speak publicly. As Christians, we are called to speak not only with effectiveness but also in a way that honors God and embodies Christian virtue. In An Essential Guide to Public Speaking, communications expert Quentin J. Schultze encourages readers to become servant speakers who faithfully serve their audiences as neighbors. Besides providing a biblical perspective on public speaking, this accessible book also covers such practical topics as overcoming common challenges, the importance of listening, and the art of preparing and delivering well crafted speeches. Filled with helpful sidebars, checklists, and tips, this is a book for any person who wishes to improve his or her public speaking skills.

About the Author: Quentin J. Schultze (PhD, University of Illinois) is a speaker, mentor, consultant, and professor of communication emeritus at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His many books include Communicate Like a True Leader, An Essential Guide to Interpersonal Communication, and An Essential Guide to Interpersonal Communication. Schultze has been quoted in major media including the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, US News & World Report, the New York Times, Fortune, the Chicago Tribune, and USA Today. He has been interviewed by CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC, and NPR. Visit his website at www.quentinschultze.com.

Bibliographic Details

Title: An Essential Guide to Public Speaking: ...
Publisher: Baker Academic
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
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