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The Complete Guide to Public Speaking
Jeff Davidson · 2003
64/100
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Davidson covers both the craft and the business side of professional speaking in one volume, and his client list (AOL, American Express, the IRS) backs up the credibility. It's ambitious in scope, though that breadth means no single topic gets the deep dive it might deserve.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety70
Substance / usefulness68
Craft & writing62
Originality55
Evidence & accuracy60
Hype vs delivers62
Age-fit65
Human-eye read63
Penny’s verdict64
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