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Six Minutes weekend reviews bring the best public speaking articles to you.

This review features topics including:

  • recently released speaking books;
  • another TED talk critique;
  • using video in your talk;
  • overcoming youth-centric stereotypes;
  • moderating a panel;
  • and more!

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A few weeks ago, we examined 27 Hot Summer Reads — popular books being read by the Six Minutes community.

On my recent vacation, I took a copy of Boring to Bravo. It’s a perfect summer read. Not only is it organized into easily digestible chunks (read a section or two while sipping lemonade on the deck), it is also packed with techniques which will energize your presentations.

This article is the latest of a series of public speaking book reviews here on Six Minutes.

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Six Minutes weekend reviews bring the best public speaking articles to you.

This review features topics including:

  • recently released public speaking and communications books;
  • stories for a business context;
  • presenting as a team;
  • handling dominating audience members;
  • using props;
  • PowerPoint versus Prezi;
  • confidence as a speaker;
  • and more!

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The barbecues are ready. The vacations are planned. The schools are squeezing students out.

Summer has arrived.

Lazy summer days and relaxing summer evenings provide some of the best conditions for enjoying a good book, whether educational or frivolous.

What will you be reading? Will a speaking book or two slide into your plans? If you are looking for a great summer read, consider the books below.

In this article, we list the most popular public speaking books being read by the Six Minutes community — people just like you with an avid interest in speaking effectively.

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Six Minutes weekend reviews bring the best public speaking articles to you.

This review features topics including:

  • new public speaking books;
  • speech critiques of Meryl Streep, Steve Jobs, and Jacqueline Novogratz;
  • tips for speaking to large crowds;
  • PowerPoint rules;
  • keys to being a passionate speaker;
  • and much more.

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The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures is a wonderful book packed with insights for translating ideas into visuals. It’s not a surprise to me that this book was listed in the Top 10 Business Books list for 2008.

Being a great speaker requires more than simply adopting the “more visuals, less bullet points” approach. You need to have effective visuals. The Back of the Napkin helps you figure out how by boosting your visual thinking skills.

This article is the latest of a series of public speaking book reviews here on Six Minutes.

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Thank You For Arguing is a fascinating introduction to classical and modern rhetoric, packed with speechwriting lessons for every public speaker.

It is grounded in the wisdom of the past (beginning with Aristotle’s ethos, pathos, and logos) and yet written for modern speakers with countless references to everyday persuasive examples.

This article is the latest of a series of public speaking book reviews here on Six Minutes.

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Six Minutes weekend reviews bring the best public speaking articles to you.

This review features topics including:

  • PowerPoint and the Rule of Thirds;
  • new public speaking books;
  • persuasive techniques;
  • training session tips;
  • creating memorable story characters;
  • effective use of pauses;
  • new features in PowerPoint 2010;
  • dealing with hecklers;
  • and more!

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Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die packs powerful wisdom that will help you express your message so that your audience remembers it and acts on it.

This article is the latest of a series of public speaking book reviews here on Six Minutes.

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Have you taken a college course in public speaking?

Have you taught a college course in public speaking?

Which textbook did you use, and would you recommend it?

I’m interested to hear all your recommendations, the good and the bad.

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Twice each month, Six Minutes weekend reviews bring you the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

Please share them with anyone you feel would benefit from the tips and techniques.

This review features topics including:

  • recently released public speaking books;
  • storytelling and details;
  • remedies for voice malfunctions;
  • handling hecklers;
  • thanking the audience;
  • cartoons in presentations;
  • rehearsal strategies;
  • a speech critique of Sir Ken Robinson;
  • and more!

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