SAY IT LIKE SHAKESPEARE:
The Bard's Timeless Tips for Successful Communication, 2nd edition, 2009, coming soon!
by
Thomas Leech
Publisher: Presentations Press, coming fall 2008
(Originally McGraw-Hill, 2001)
"No man is lord of anything…Till he communicate his parts to others."
William Shakespeare
For over four centuries, celebrated communicators in many fields have found inspiration and guidance in Shakespeare's immortal comedies, dramas and sonnets. Inspired by the Bard's genius and written by one of the nation's leading authorities on public speaking and business communication, SAY IT LIKE SHAKESPEARE will entertain you while providing
valuable lessons on what it takes to be a successful communicator, whether in the workplace or in personal life.
Triggered by the Bard's pithy examples, insights, and witticisms, the expert advice from SAY IT LIKE SHAKESPEARE covers all key aspects of face-to-face communication. Whether your goal is to occupy a corner office or a political one, to win a contract or a beloved, SAY IT LIKE SHAKESPEARE offers you an unparalleled opportunity to learn from the all-time master communicator how to:
- "Mend your speech a little, lest it mar your fortunes."
- Avoid sending "A tale told by an idiot...signifying nothing."
- Have "Sweet royalty, bestow on me the sense of hearing."
- Urge your team "Once more into the breach, dear friends."
- Ensure decision makers know your competitor "has not so much brain as ear wax!"
www.sayitlikeshakespeare.com
RAVE REVIEWS
"The interesting thing about this book is that while the author is attempting to relate our way of communicating with a man who lived 500 years before our time, he manages to reveal the weaknesses and foibles of modern business people in the same way that Shakespeare revealed people's foibles in his day, and much to our detriment. Much of what Thomas Leech tells us about ourselves is embarrassingly true; and we feel, as we read, that we can certainly do better. This book holds us up to a mirror and shows us the communications errors we routinely make. If you truly want to jumpstart your career, take a look at what he says, and see if his advice doesn't make a difference in your life."
Society for Marketing Professional Services Bookstore
"San Diego writer Thomas Leech is a nationally recognized authority on public speaking and business communication. Shakespeare, as we all know, was also a master of communication. It makes sense, then, that Leech’s latest book has combined examples of the Bard’s best work with Leech’s own lessons for effective communication. Even without the Bard’s input, the book would have been an essential guide for anyone thinking of speaking publicly. Peppering it with pithy Shakespearean quotes makes it not only more readable but much more fun." San Diego Magazine
"It is a tremendous achievement in so many ways, not the least of which being the introduction of Shakespeare to kids. This book should be required for all English teachers to help students recognize that the language may be 400 years old but it ain't changed much! I'm afraid that if we wait until the students grow up to be managers it will be too late. But maybe not. The book is such a delight and so filled with undeniable truths that I'm sure it will penetrate even through to politicians, attorneys and top managers." Gloria Goforth, Communications Consultant
"Tom's book is GREAT!!!!. His writing style is so concise, practical and easy to understand. Using quotes from Shakespeare just added to the enjoyment of reading this book. The information is very valuable for any one in any type of organization. I am VERY IMPRESSED!!!! It is full of great ideas and tips on how to handle any communications situation in a business setting. Being a professional in the communication field, I wish I had read this material years ago."
Gerald W. Lung, Associate Director of the Center for Organizational Resources
Ball State University
"Congratulations to Mr. Leech and to Mr. Shakespeare for an exciting romp in the discovery of successful communication. I eagerly await the publication of this wonderful, fun, and very great and different approach to inspiring others about this important subject. It will be well received by all who seek a new path to learning and to experiencing communication."
Dr. Mary Y. Mandeville, Professor of Speech Communications
Oklahoma State University
"This is going to be a great management tool. I'm going to provide it to everyone on my management team and recommend that they not only read it, but keep it for ready reference. It will be very effective to take this book off the shelf and say to a colleague, 'Let's see how Shakespeare would handle this communications problem."
Walt Robertson, President, Systems Division, Maxwell Technologies
"The ability to communicate effectively is THE key to successful leadership in any field. SAY IT LIKE SHAKESPEARE provides an upbeat and sometimes humorous tool in your toolkit to ensure that your words tell your tale and have lasting power. Good Reading!"
Noreen Centracchio, Sr. VP Corporate Communications, Anteon Corporation
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