The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking (Dale Carnegie Books)

One thing that I learned after reading this book was that in order to speak effectively in the public, it takes certain preparation and adherence to certain principles in order to achieve that end. This book will teach its readers with various principles and techniques in order to effectively speak in the public. But the principles presented here are not a magical eloquent formulas as this book is filled with disciplines to follow so that we could train ourselves to become an effective public speaker. In otherwords, this book presents us with rules and principles to guide us while speaking, before speaking and habits to incorporate in our daily activities in order to achieve the desired end result of being an effective public speaker. Various techniques for effective public speaking like techniques in managing a long talk, techniques in an informative, convincing, appealing to action talks and even the impromptu ones are being taught in this book. And I find to be very useful in every occasion that we are attending because we might be called to give a speech without prior knowledge making us the laughing stock of our audience. This is the perfect book so we could avoid that embarrassing incident. This is really a great book as expected from its brilliant author. I consider him really a genius because I had read one of his book lately dealing with getting rid of worries and anxieties and I adhered to the principles and his advices and it really worked. What I really love about his works is that it provides principles that is easy to be understand and followed as it uses simple words by avoiding jargons and subtle instructions. The way he conveys his words to its readers is really amazing. So all in all this book is a great help to anyone who wants to improve his skills in public speaking.

I used to be super nervous when talking in public, and dreaded 'my time to speak'. This book really delivered on making me feel comfortable and confident. I gave talks in front of hundreds of people, and in important business meetings. I still felt nervous before most of these, but I was confident at my public speaking skills. The book alone, of course, is not enough, and practice is ultimately the only way to get over the 'negative' anxiety, but the book helps you understand you're not alone, and provides ample of success stories of people that were much worse off and became proficient public speakers. It offers multiple great techniques and insights, among which my favorite is - if you don't know the material well enough, you have a good reason to feel anxious about the upcoming presentation. There's a simple (though often time consuming) way to deal with it - master the presentation material. I don't believe in 'quick tricks' and shortcuts to success. Instead, I'm a strong believer in hard work that leads to consistently great results. So the techniques in this book strike a chord with me. They just make sense, and if you're serious about improving and willing to work for it, they pretty much guarantee success.

This will become very handy for me when I will hold speeches in the future. This is a good supplement as for his other book How to win friends! 4 out of 5 stars because I missed a few more researched scientific points, but that’s a personal liking.

If one wishes to be an effective human... this book is a must-read. The earlier in life that you do so will reap benefits to not only yourself but to those around youbascwepl.

I first read this book as part of the Dale Carnegie course several decades ago. Recently, my niece (who is an executive at a regional bank) was called upon to be the keynote speaker for a group of 1500 businesswomen. And she was tense about it. I gifted her with this book, and she devoured it. "I've heard so many dull speakers -- and now i know WHY they were so boring!" she told me. The language of "The Quick and Easy Way" is certainly dated, but the principles embodied in it are still sound. If you dread the idea of public speaking -- and most people do -- this book will help you organize your thoughts, offer tips on preparation, and show you how to avoid common pitfalls. Will it turn you into a silver-tongued orator? Probably not. But it *will* help you to be more at ease with your audience, and to have more confidence in your presentation. The best endorsement? One of my niece's colleagues wants to borrow it!

Book was listed as new but was well worn. There were no markings or highlighting found but the cover was not up to "new" standards: creased a bit, a small tear, some normal wear--that kind of things. Not terrible but not new.

From the first to the last page, this book thrills with anticipation for the next chapter! It is chock full of fool-proof information that is necessary in order to deliver the most enthusiastic, easy, and rewarding speeches.

If you can get past the old style writing you'll find gold nuggets throughout this book. While some say to memorize your speech, this book says that it is much better to speak from your heart than to be stick for the next word. Full of examples, reading this will increase your confidence in getting in front of an audience. Forget all the new books about giving speeches. This is all that you need.

Pocket edition from the 60s pretty good condition keeping in mind it was printed decades ago

I have not finished this book yet, but so far it is pretty good. I recommend you to read it if you want to understand why is so hard to deal with people.

Gives practical advice, methods and tips to effective speaking. The only thing that is left to do is practice them!

This book brings important details for public speaking, It comes with practical exemples easy to understand and timeless. I recommend the reading.

This book has been an incredibly helpful resource! This book is packed with actionable tips and easy-to-understand techniques that can help anyone, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced speaker, improve their communication skills. The structure of the book is clear and concise, and Carnegie’s advice is both practical and timeless. I’ve already started applying the principles, and I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my confidence and presentation abilities. The Kindle format makes it convenient to read anywhere and anytime, and I love being able to highlight important sections for later reference. If you’re looking to speak with more confidence, engage your audience effectively, or make an impact with your words, this book is a must-read. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their public speaking skills.