Steal the Show : : From Speeches to job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, how to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for all the Performances in Your Life

Locations
Call Number: 658.452 Po, Adult Book / Nonfiction / Business & Economics / Careers / Port, Michael
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Traverwood Branch

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown 2nd Floor 4-week checkout	658.452 Po	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Traverwood Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Nonfiction / Business & Economics / Careers / Port, Michael	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Malletts Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Nonfiction / Business & Economics / Careers / Port, Michael	4-week checkout	Due 05-13-2024

The performer's mindset. Find your voice ; Play the right role in every situation ; Crush your fears and silence the critics -- Powerful performance principles. Have a clear objective ; Act "as if ..." ; Raise the stakes ; Say "yes, and ..." ; Be in the moment ; Choose early and often -- A master class in public speaking. How to craft captivating pitches, speeches, and stories ; How to create and tell stories that make 'em laugh or cry ; How to rehearse and stage world-class performances ; How to produce powerful openings, commanding closings, and amazing audience interaction ; How to improvise your way into the hearts and minds of the toughest crowds ; How to get a standing ovation every time-- really -- All's well that ends well -- The cheat sheet : the 50 public speaking tips you can't afford to ignore lf you want to wow your audience and win praise and plaudits every time.
Full of essential advice for spotlight lovers and wallflowers alike, this book will teach you how to bring any crowd to its feet. Your day is full of moments when you must persuade, inform, and motivate others. Each of those moments requires you to play a role, to heighten the impact of your words, and to manage your emotions and nerves--if you want to steal the show, that is. Every interaction is a performance, whether you're speaking up in a meeting, pitching a client, or walking into a job interview. Here, best-selling author Michael Port draws on decades of experience as an actor and a popular keynote speaker, to show you how to make the most of every presentation and interaction. You'll learn how the methods of top actors will help you connect with, inspire, and persuade any audience. You'll discover the key strategies for commanding an audience's attention, developing a clear focus for every performance, engaging your listeners, and delivering your message with maximum impact.--Adapted from book jacket.

REVIEWS & SUMMARIES

Library Journal Review
Summary / Annotation
Table of Contents
Excerpt
Author Notes

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

No community reviews. Write one below!