The power of an effective speech is undeniable. It has the capacity to engage, inform, motivate, and create change in an audience, and in the world. In How to Speak Effectively in Any Setting, a 24-lesson course with Molly Bishop Shadel, Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, learn the fine art of speaking clearly, effectively, and persuasively in contexts across the spectrum, from the board room to the bar room and everywhere...

"So how do you tell stories that stick-- in your own mind and in the minds of your family, friends, colleagues, and clients? That's precisely what you'll learn in The Art of Storytelling: From Parents to Professionals. Teachers, lawyers, clergy, coaches, parents, and anyone who wants to understand the power of stories to capture hearts and minds will benefit from the lessons presented in this course"--Publisher's web site.

"The Conversation Method is a proven-to-work 10-step formula. It has been successfully used for dating, networking, and enjoying conversations with anyone you see. It was written for introverts, people who want to make friends, get more dates, and for anyone who wants to know strategies to feel confortable when meeting strangers and having unforgettable conversations with anyone."

Explains how to establish a reputation for truthfulness, and discusses persuasion, meetings, communications, question asking and answering, bad news, apologies, criticism, advice, negotiation, praise, and giving instructions

"Got wit? We've all been in that situation where we need to say something clever, but innocuous; smart enough to show some intelligence, without showing off; something funny, but not a joke. What we need in that moment is wit- that sparkling combination of charm, humor, confidence, and most of all, the right words at the right time. Elements of Wit is an engaging book that brings together the greatest wits of our time, and previous ones from Oscar...