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It's Not What You Say by Michael Parker
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It's Not What You Say

How to Sell Your Message When It Matters Most

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Length 1 hour
Language English
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No matter what the speaking challenge is, this inspirational, cleverly illustrated book will help readers perform with passion, power and persuasion—at the top of their game.

Whether chasing a job, planning a pitch, giving a speech at a wedding, presenting to one or one thousand people, listenrs of It's Not What You Say will discover how to:

• Use the rule of three to win any audience over
• Prepare so you can be yourself – but better
• Embrace the unknown and conquer any fear

Capturing a life time’s work in the art of persuasive communication, this powerful audiobook reveals the principles, tools and tricks to help you become a courageous, memorable, stand-out speaker.

Michael Parker is the author of six novels and three collections of stories. His short fiction and nonfiction have appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times Magazine, the Oxford American, Runner's World, Men's Journal, and other publications. His work has been anthologized in The O. Henry Prize Stories and The Pushcart Prize. He is the Nicholas and Nancy Vacc Distinguished Professor in the MFA Writing Program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He lives in Saxapahaw, North Carolina, and Austin, Texas.

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