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Usually ships in 1 business days | | Only 4 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | Communications expert Quentin Schultze offers a practical and accessible guide to public speaking. Students who practice the guidelines in this book will be equipped with both helpful skills and an understanding of a Christian ethos on public speaking. Schultze covers such practical topics as overcoming common challenges, the importance of listening, and the art of preparing and delivering well-crafted speeches. (60) | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Quentin Schultze | | Paperback: | 112 pages | | Publisher: | Baker Academic | | Publication Date: | July 15, 2006 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0801031516 | | Product Width: | 168.5 centimeters | | Product Height: | 209.5 centimeters | | Product Weight: | 0.36 pounds | | Package Length: | 8.3 inches | | Package Width: | 5.4 inches | | Package Height: | 0.5 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 4 reviews |
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 A practical tool Sep 02, 2006
By Christian Book Previews
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"It's short. I like it," reviewed the Muppet critics following Mr. Fezziwig's Christmas speech in the movie, The Muppet Christmas Carol. Likewise, author Quentin Schultze has penned a 112-page guide for those launching or improving their speaking abilities.
An Essential Guide to Public Speaking: Serving Your Audience with Faith, Skill, and Virtue is written with grace and humility. A college professor at the University of Illinois, Schultze has spent three decades speaking to his classroom, at conferences, businesses, and on broadcast programs as a news source and commentator. Far from an instruction manual according to Schultze, the author peppered the manuscript with the insights of notable speakers from Augustine to Elie Wiesel to Mike Yaconelli. Speaking tips are highlighted in colorful boxes.
To the reluctant, Schultze writes, "Public speaking is inevitable. We may need to give eulogies, lead group discussions, pray publicly, present awards, participate in civic meetings, and much more." Biblically, speech is "a gift and a responsibility for the service of our neighbors." To quote from another speaker, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have," (1 Peter 3:15).
Chapters in this handbook include "Addressing Challenges," "Listening Well," "Crafting Artfully," "Speaking Truthfully," and "Being Virtuous." The author addresses the destructive fear most people face regarding public speaking. Statistics reveal that the majority would rather die than speak before a group. Moses was the visual aid, "Lord, send Aaron."
"On the flip side of destructive fear is excessive ego evident in self-righteous and self-centered speech," observes Schultze. "Ego is heady stuff, especially for skilled presenters." Should we be tempted, Schultze steers readers away from boring audiences with an inflated ego.
A practical tool, An Essential Guide to Public Speaking includes five appendixes. By using these checklists and the sample speech outline, anyone can craft a worthy presentation.
Over the years, I've read a number of books on public speaking. In this category, An Essential Guide to Public Speaking is my top pick. And it's short. - PeggySue Wells, Christian Book Previews.com
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Book helpful and interesting Mar 02, 2010
By Journelise
This book is very helpful, and includes tips and vocabulary terms. I'm using it for a class, and the teacher relies on it instead of the normal textbook. A good read anyway, because it is written plainly and is easily understood.
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Endorsements Posted by Author Aug 10, 2010
By Quentin J. Schultze
"Quentin Schultze has done it again! This special book, written by one of the most original and profound authors I know, takes a fresh look at public speaking as 'servant-speaking'. My students love his call for communication that builds meaningful relationships rather than just performances or arguments. His retelling of Augustine's own transformation into a servant speaker is beautifully told and highly relevant for today. A must-read for everyone who wants to use speech to serve rather than manipulate audiences." -- Professor Kathleen O. Sindorf, Cornerstone University
"Schultze's book is grounded in ancient and modern insights of what communication can be when we develop character and community alongside skill. In a concise, accessible style, he introduces the fundamentals of public communication as part of a larger, more important calling to serve others with our lives." -- Professor Nathan Baxter, Ph.D., Gordon College
"The emphasis on skill over virtue is ruining public discourse. Schultze has come to our aid, succinctly combining the richness of rhetorical theory with a Christian perspective on stewardly discourse, making the classical ideals of wisdom and eloquence accessible to adults of all ages." -- Professor Nneka Ofulue, Ph.D., University of Maryland
"There is a lot more to speaking than getting the right words and pronouncing them correctly. Who we are and the way we speak make all the difference. Every time we open our moths, Christian truth and community are on the line. Quentin Schultze is a skillful guide and wise instructor as he helps us to acquire a voice that speaks in consonance with the God who speaks -- to speak in such a way that truth is told and community formed." -- Eugene H. Peterson, Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, B.C., and author of The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language
"While the book is presented at an introductory level, I found it to be profoundly informed by a gracious and humble theology that emphasizes respect, virtue, and a sense that God leads people to speak truthfully of his Word and ways.... At 112 colorful pages, this is not a lengthy or difficult book. It will be found helpful by anyone interested in the subject of Christian public speaking, including those of us who preach." -- Professor Kent Anderson, Trinity Western University, author of Preaching with Integrity (Preaching With Series)
"Anyone who teaches public communication at a Christian college or university will want to read this book. Anyone interested in applying biblical concepts to rhetorical practice needs to read this book. Anyone committed to the integration of faith and learning must read this book." -- Martin J. Medhurst, Distinguished Professor of Rhetoric and Communications, Baylor University, and author of The Prospect of Presidential Rhetoric (Presidential Rhetoric Series)
"This slim little book is ... highly recommended to all who preach!" -- from "On Preaching" by Rev. Scott Hoezee, Director of the Center for Excellence in Preaching at Calvin Seminary, and author of Remember Creation: God's World of Wonder and Delight
"The following are books I've recently read and am pleased to recommend to you." -- Pat Williams, author of What Are You Living For?: Investing Your Life in What Matters Most
"For This faith-based guide is a valiant effort to focus speechwriters and public speakers on quality and ethics. Quentin Schultze reminds us that the biblical context -- speech as a gift and a responsibility for the service of our neighbors -- has nearly vanished and we must refocus. This helpful guide does just that." -- Rich DeVos, Co-Founder and Past President of Amway Corp., Owner and Chairman, NBA Orlando Magic, and author of Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People
"Most public speaking books are short on ethics and long on skills. Schultze has saved the day by returning rhetoric to its righteous roots -- to good as well as effective speech. He weaves a thoughtful and humble Christian perspective through all elements of the speech-making process, from selecting a topic to doing Q&A after the speech. His "servant speaking" approach will rightly change the way we speak publicly and the way we teach public speaking. I know of no better guide to good, effective speaking." -- Professor Robert Hubbard, Ph.D. , Northwestern College (IA)
"[Schultze] offers a wealth of advice on ways that Christians can reclaim public speaking as a noble practice.... Schultze skillfully weaves biblical examples of servant speeches into his chapters on public speaking, and he warns against unkind speech such as ridicule and gossip." -- Henry L. Carrigan, Jr., author of Eternal Wisdom from the Desert: Writings from the Desert Fathers (Christian Classic)
"For a long time I have been looking for a short, inspiring book that not only talks about the skills of effective speaking, but also revives the art of public speaking as a virtuous practice. An Essential Guide to Public Speaking does just that. It calls us to reclaim Augustine's vision of ethical, effective speechmaking and shows us how to do this in today's diverse world." -- Mary Darling, Spring Arbor University, and author of Connecting Like Jesus: Practices for Healing, Teaching, and Preaching
"I was compelled to write and let you know that your book, An Essential Guide to Public Speaking, was truly a gift of your expertise to my hungry heart." -- Jorrie L. Muniz, President, The Relationship Resource Group
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By Carly Marie
The pages of this book have obviously been dipped in water or something. The words are legible but the pages are all crinkly. Still useable though.
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