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Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln by James C. Humes — WisdomDeck honest review
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Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln

by James C. Humes

Twenty-one 'power' techniques from history's speakers: the power pause, the power opener, the power line, the power quote, the power brief. A speechwriter for five presidents, Humes is anecdotal and practical.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Pause before you begin.
  2. One memorable line per speech.
  3. Brevity is power.

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Use the power pause before your next opening line.

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Twenty-one power techniques.

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