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Speaker, Leader, Champion

Succeed at Work Through the Power of Public Speaking

Jeremy Donovan and Ryan Avery

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Question 1 of 6
According to the Job Outlook 2013 survey mentioned in the text, what was ranked as the most valued skill by employers?
  • A. Leadership and project management
  • B. The ability to communicate verbally
  • C. High-level technical proficiency
  • D. The ability to write clear corporate reports
Question 2 of 6
What philosophy does the book suggest you adopt when selecting a compelling speech topic?
  • A. Be an 'expert who speaks' rather than an 'expert speaker', meaning you are genuinely passionate about your topic.
  • B. Focus exclusively on what the audience wants to hear, even if the topic does not personally interest you.
  • C. Choose a highly controversial topic to ensure the audience remains alert and emotionally invested.
  • D. Select a topic that relies heavily on complex data so the audience views you as an unquestionable authority.
Question 3 of 6
How does the book recommend keeping a short speech, such as a seven-minute presentation, highly focused?
  • A. By limiting the speech to exactly three distinct supporting arguments.
  • B. By ensuring that the speech contains no more than one main message, expressible in ten words or fewer.
  • C. By avoiding personal anecdotes and sticking strictly to objective facts and statistics.
  • D. By speaking at a faster pace to ensure all relevant information is covered within the time limit.
Question 4 of 6
When adjusting your verbal delivery, what specific technique does the book suggest for building suspense?
  • A. Lowering your voice.
  • B. Increasing your speaking pace.
  • C. Raising your voice significantly.
  • D. Repeating your core message three times.
Question 5 of 6
Why do the authors explicitly recommend memorizing your speech?
  • A. It prevents you from accidentally using distracting filler words like 'umm'.
  • B. It allows you to deliver the speech faster and reliably stay within strict time limits.
  • C. It allows you to focus more on engaging the audience since you aren't struggling to remember what to say.
  • D. It ensures that you use the exact same high-level vocabulary as your written draft.
Question 6 of 6
What is highlighted as a primary reason for the success of the Toastmasters method in developing speakers?
  • A. Its strict adherence to traditional corporate presentation formats.
  • B. Its strong emphasis on members providing regular evaluations and feedback for each other.
  • C. Its requirement that all members compete in regional public speaking championships.
  • D. Its focus on teaching members how to speak entirely without prior preparation.

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Speaker, Leader, Champion Summary & Overview

This book examines top public speakers' most successful speeches to see what makes them great. It offers detailed tips for improving public speaking skills for everyone, whether you're a beginner or have years of experience.

Who Should Listen to Speaker, Leader, Champion?

  • Anybody who wants to become better at public speaking
  • Anybody who wants to become a more valuable employee
  • Anybody who wants to gain confidence in general

About the Author: Jeremy Donovan and Ryan Avery

Ryan Avery is professional speaker and a former champion of the Toastmasters' Public Speaking World Championships. Jeremy Donovan is also a professional speaker, and the author of the bestselling book How to Deliver a TED Talk.

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