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The must-read summary of Chris Hedges's book: "Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle".
This complete summary of "Empire of Illusion" by Chris Hedges, a prominent American activist and minister, presents his account of the rise of a "post-literate society" that has created a world of false certainty and magic. He argues that political discourse has been taken over by nonsensical, over-simplistic rhetoric while serious...
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The must-read summary of Tim Hurson and Tim Dunne's book: "Never Be Closing: How to Sell Better Without Screwing Your Clients, Your Colleagues, or Yourself".
This complete summary of the ideas from Tim Hurson and Tim Dunne's book "Never Be Closing" provides an updated approach to selling. While in the past, salespeople would attempt numerous closes until the client relented, the authors of this book suggest that this is outdated. They now suggest...
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The must-read summary of Alexandra Kitty's book: "Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism".
This complete summary of "Outfoxed" by Alexandra Kitty presents the author's argument that the press, due to manipulation of public opinion, censorship and propaganda, is now no longer a cornerstone of the American democratic process, despite the Constitution. She analyses the Fox News Channel, how they gained popularity and standing, and how they actually...
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The must-read summary of Evan Thomas's book: "A Long Time Coming: The Inspiring 2008 Campaign and the Historic Election of Barack Obama".
This complete summary of "A Long Time Coming" by Evan Thomas, a bestselling American author and renowned political journalist, presents his experiences working within Obama's presidential campaign, with fascinating information about what really happens behind the closed doors of politics and how to run a memorable...
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This complete summary of "WikiLeaks; Inside Julian Assange's War on Secrecy" by David Leigh and Luke Harding, two renowned Guardian journalists, presents their argument that the WikiLeaks story is far from over, as hacking and disclosure of confidential information are realities of the world we live in.
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The must-read summary of Helen Thomas's book: "Watchdogs of Democracy?: The Waning Washington Press Corps and How it Has Failed the Public ".
This complete summary of "Watchdogs of Democracy?" by Helen Thomas, former member of the White House press corps, presents her argument that the press is failing in its duty to monitor democracy in the White House. She adds that she believes there is no hope for democracy if the truth is not recounted through...
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The must-read summary of Timothy Koegel's book: "The Exceptional Presenter: A Proven Formula to Open Up and Own the Room".
This complete summary of the ideas from Timothy Koegel's book "The Exceptional Presenter" shows how important it is to be an exceptional presenter and grab the attention of your audience. In his book, the author explains that all exceptional presenters have six key characteristics in common and how you can acquire them. By adopting...
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The must-read summary of John Baldoni's book: "Great Communication Secrets of Great Leaders".
This complete summary of the ideas from John Baldoni's book "Great Communication Secrets of Great Leaders" shows that in order to be an effective leader, you need to be a good communicator. The author explains how this means understanding that communication needs to be about speaking and listening in order to be effective and improve your leadership skills....
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This complete summary of the ideas in Todd Henry's book "Louder than Words" explains that it is now much easier to build an audience and reach a wide range of people thanks to social media. However, it is also increasingly important to find a way to stand out from the crowd. To do this, the author highlights that you must find your authentic voice to project your ideas while staying true to your values. This summary will teach you how to make your...
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The must-read summary of Peter Thompson and Anthony Delano's book: "Maxwell: A Portrait of Power".
This complete summary of the ideas from Peter Thompson and Anthony Delano's book "Maxwell: A Portrait of Power" tells the story of Robert Maxwell, one of the most controversial publishing tycoons of our time. This biography includes entertaining anecdotes and the authors explore the many contradictions of his life. This summary provides an insight into...
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The must-read summary of Elayne Snyder's book: "Persuasive Business Speaking: How to Make Memorable Business Presentations".
This complete summary of the ideas from Elayne Snyder's book "Persuasive Business Speaking" shows that for every presentation they make, business speakers should be thoroughly prepared, brief and interesting. In her book, the author explains the importance of each of these features and how you can tailor your presentation to...
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The must-read summary of Christopher Witt's book: "Real Leaders Don't Do PowerPoint: How to Sell Yourself and Your Ideas".
This complete summary of the ideas from Christopher Witt's book "Real Leaders Don't Do PowerPoint" shows that when leaders speak, they're not generally trying to dazzle their audience with their mastery of presentation technology. In reality, leaders speak to make a difference, to promote their vision and to change the way people...
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This complete summary of the ideas from Sarah McGinty's book "Power Talk" shows that in business, you are what you say, as spoken language is the most influential type of business communication. Thus, being a good communicator means understanding how a situation dictates what style of speech will be most effective and how the style of speech used, in turn, influences the business situation that arises. Knowing the two basic business language styles...
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The must-read summary of Doug Stevenson's book: "Never Be Boring Again: Make Your Business Presentations Capture Attention, Inspire Action and Produce Results".
This complete summary of the ideas from Doug Stevenson's book "Never Be Boring Again" shows that the key to giving dynamic business presentations is to tell compelling and well-crafted stories that bring the principles to life for your audience. In his book, the author shares all that he...
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This complete summary of the ideas from Akash Karia's book "How to Deliver a Great TED Talk" demonstrates how you can deliver a memorable TED talk or presentation. The author provides a formula that you can learn and apply that includes 6 features of a great talk: simple, unexpected, concrete, credible, emotional and story-based.
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• Expand your presentation skills
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