James C. Humes, a professor of language and leadership at the University of Southern Colorado, has worked for five
presidents and received the Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth for his speeches on Winston Churchill.
Summary
From the speech writer for Eisenhower, Nixon, and Reagan, Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln shows readers
how to turn any presentation into a success by using the tried-and-true secrets of world leaders through the ages.
One part speaking coach and one part history lesson, Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln is a one-of-a-kind
resource that reveals the simple yet effective public speaking secrets of over twenty of history's greatest figures.
It's an invaluable tool for sales professionals, executives, and public speakers that offers proven tricks for
readers to improve their communication skills.
Author and linguist James C. Humes melds his passion for history with his flair for speaking and writing into each
page. The lessons he culls from history's greatest speakers -- and thier most famous orations -- can be used by
everyone. Inside, readers will discover how to:
Master the use of the pregnant pause, like Napoleon
Pack a whole speech's worth of meaning into a few brief lines, like Lincoln
Captivate an audience with the first line, like Churchill
