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Presentations & Public Speaking: 5 Must-Have Books
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Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and DeliveryPresentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery by Garr Reynolds
Buy new: $23.09 / Used from: $20.55
A fantastic resource if you are a designer or not. Nancy Stern says this is the book she should have written- many of Garr's tips are immediately implementable. This book is filled with many visuals and it can drastically improve how you present and your results.
The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with PicturesThe Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures by Dan Roam
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $12.99
Another favorite of mine and Nancy Stern's. You've seen the success of the UPS advertisements on the white board- here is part of the psychology as to "why" and how you can apply these steps in your communications.
Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others DieMade to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath
Buy new: $17.16 / Used from: $14.19
A great, smart book- here are some of the concepts covered within it: Keep it simple, do something unexpected, have concrete ideas, establish credibility, create an emotional connection, and tell stories.
A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the FutureA Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Daniel H. Pink
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $6.11
An interesting read that will improve how you perceive communication, how you see the world in this age, and basically, how to excel. Learn six aptitudes, take exercises, and change your perspective.
Permission Marketing: Turning Strangers into Friends and Friends into CustomersPermission Marketing: Turning Strangers into Friends and Friends into Customers by Seth Godin
Buy used from: $13.05
Two words: Seth Godin. Nancy Stern recommends all of his output: from Purple Cow to Permission Marketing, from Tribes to his blog. Sign up for his blog and read his books... there's a reason he has such a huge following.