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Author:	Michael Lawrence Faulkner,Michelle Faulkner-Lunsford
Subcategory:	Skills
Language:	English
Publisher:	FT Press; 1 edition (March 2, 2013)
Pages:	192 pages
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In my point of view, that list is short and the choice of verbs is left unexplained. Why are the verbs "mollycoddle" or "obnubilate" power verbs?

The appropriate use of power verbs is the key. That brings up the caution: It would be very easy to misuse this book in the way that many kids overuse a thesaurus when they first discover it. It would be easy to sift through this book and select obscure words to replace every "ordinary" verb in a presentation. In my point of view, that list is short and the choice of verbs is left unexplained. Why are the verbs "mollycoddle" or "obnubilate" power verbs?

Michael Lawrence Faulkner is Professor at the Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University.

Michael Lawrence Faulkner is Professor at the Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University. He first learned leadership, management, and communication as a . Marine Corps combat NCO, drill instructor, and classroom instructor. He then spent 30 years leading and coaching at Dun & Bradstreet, the Direct Marketing Association (DMA), entrepreneur startups, and his own family business. Michelle Faulkner-Lunsford, an experienced marketing manager, is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University. Country of Publication.

Power Verbs for Presenters book. The first chapter explains why and how power verbs can help your speeches and presentations and the second chapter goes into the connection between success and communication. The short third chapter tells you how to use the book. The rest of the chapters contain the power verbs.

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Why and How Power Verbs Can Pump Up Your Speeches and Presentations Although no sources can trace it to him, an oft-used quotation is frequently attributed to Plutarch: Whe. Selection from Power Verbs for Presenters: Hundreds of Verbs and Phrases to Pump Up Your Speeches and Presentations Power Verbs for Presenters: Hundreds of Verbs and Phrases to Pump Up Your Speeches and Presentations by Michael Lawrence Faulkner, Michelle Faulkner-Lunsford.

Power Verbs for Presenter. has been added to your Basket. The appropriate use of power verbs is the key. That would be a major mistake.

Electrify your presentations, speeches, and pitches and get the results you want The right verbs ignite your communication make it memorable, impactful, dynamic attract audiences like moths to flame Grab the right verb and use it the right way to: Close sales Launch businesses Build and unite teams Forge consensus Spearhead change Recruit contributors and volunteers Craft A+ academic papers and presentations.

Use "power verbs" to make any presentation, speech, or business pitch more . By Michael Lawrence Faulkner, Michelle Faulkner-Lunsford.

Use "power verbs" to make any presentation, speech, or business pitch more memorable, impactful, and dynamic - and get what you want! If you're presenting, selling, or speaking in public, every word matters. But some words matter most of all: verbs. Verbs are the catalysts of sentences. Published Feb 20, 2013 by FT Press. Sorry, this book is no longer in print.

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Electrify your presentations, speeches, and pitche. nd get the results you want!

Michelle Faulkner-Lunsford

Michelle Faulkner-Lunsford. The right "power verbs" make any presentation, speech, or business pitch more memorable, impactful, and dynamic.

Electrify your presentations, speeches, and pitches…and get the results you want!

The right verbs

• ignite your communication

• make it memorable, impactful, dynamic

• attract audiences like moths to flame

Grab the right verb and use it the right way to:

• Close sales

• Launch businesses

• Build and unite teams

• Forge consensus

• Spearhead change

• Recruit contributors and volunteers

• Craft A+ academic papers and presentations

Jam-packed with examples drawing on thousands of years of storytelling, literature, and experience

Indispensable for every manager, entrepreneur, salesperson, and student!

Comments:

BeatHoWin

If you decide to use this book, be careful not to go overboard. A few phrases here and there are okay. Too many and you sound like one of those hype-sellers.

Ceck

Philosophy of using a more effective manner of speaking. Concepts and techniques not useful to me. For public speaking, not writing.

Hucama

This is an interesting and very useful book, but you need to be a little careful.

First, the good:

The book is a compact special-purpose reference. After a couple of interesting introductory chapters that explain what they mean by "power verbs," the authors list hundreds of these power verbs. Essentially, they are verbs that have impact. They convey a speaker's or author's meaning vividly and energetically. This is extremely important. In a typical presentation, the speaker only has a few minutes to capture the audience. The appropriate use of power verbs is one very good way to do so.

The appropriate use of power verbs is the key. That brings up the caution:

It would be very easy to misuse this book in the way that many kids overuse a thesaurus when they first discover it. It would be easy to sift through this book and select obscure words to replace every "ordinary" verb in a presentation. That would be a major mistake. There is research that seems to show that the correct use of one unusual word in an essay or speech makes readers or listeners believe that the writer or speaker is more intelligent than he or she may be. However, the insertion of more than one such word makes readers or listeners believe that the writer or speaker is a pedant or a show-off.

In short, many times, less really is more. I think the book would have been much more useful had the authors spent some time talking about how to use these lists effectively, rather than simply presenting the lists.

Whit that in mind, though, this is an interesting and useful book. I recommend it highly.

Fordrekelv

While this book is labeled as written for presenters, this book is a must have tool for all high school and college students. Being half an inch thick and small, it fits perfectly into any binder or backpack for ease of use for all your paper writing needs. Vocabulary is the most important item to be considered when talking, be it in everyday life, or for an important presentation or speech. Having a thorough grasp of the words we use shows higher intellect and can assist in conveying a deeper understanding of what is being said.
“Antitheses: “It’s the first case in which the redistricting was for a political gerrymander.”
This book speaks more toward those who use speech and presentation in their lives, however, the same can be said for written presentation. All of the vocabulary within this book is just as frequently used in the written sense as in the verbal and can take a mediocre thesis and make it jaw dropping. This is especially important for high school and college students where writing plays a major role in their grades and how they are viewed by both their peers and their instructors. Living in such a fiercely competitive world, this book is a vital resource for all to use religiously. It will set you apart and make you a stronger person.
*This book was provided in exchange for an honest review*
*You can view the original review at Musing with Crayolakym and San Francisco & Sacramento City Book Review

Hadadel

This book is roughly divided in two parts: the first (chapters 1 and 2) calls our attention to the importance of choosing the right verbs, the right words, the right posture and the right mindset BEFORE giving a speech or presentation. And it is the best part of the book. The second part is a list of the actual power verbs to be used.

In my point of view, that list is short and the choice of verbs is left unexplained. Why are the verbs "mollycoddle" or "obnubilate" power verbs? Many of the verbs here are completely unknown. What's the power in a verb few people know what it means? There must be some explanation about why a certain verb is a power verb. But this book does not give it. In many cases, all we get is the verb, its meaning and one or two phrases where it is used.

I was expecting something like: "Titivate" - this is a power verb because...... it has this meaning...... and you can use it like this...... and take more advantage of it like this.....

But no.

So from page 21 onwards I found this book a major disappointment.

Winn

When I first thumbed through this book, I was a little disappointed because it looked like another glossary with words targeting a specific need; in this case presentations. However, once I really gave the book a chance, I became quite impressed.

The book starts out with an introduction into the main point of presenting; to persuade. It offers famous examples, like Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy, and discusses why their speeches and presentations were memorable. The book also discusses important strategies of presenting and persuading, such as the use of alliterations, metaphors, repetition, and antitheses.

In spite of my initial impression of, "Oh, it's just a glossary," I found a lot of value in this book and think it is a solid resource for people who wish to improve their presentation skills. I think it would also be a boon for writers who are trying to write persuasive pieces. Why? Because the book offers more than just a glossary, it offers detailed examples of how to use the words in the context of those persuasive strategies I mentioned earlier. I found many of these examples quite useful.

This is an excellent book and I would have given it a 5 star review if a consistent effort had gone into each word the book presents. Unfortunately, such is not the case. For example, the word "Clarify" provides a definition and myriad examples on how to use it with an antithesis statement, a repetition, parallelism, and as a simile. On the other hand, the word "titivate" only offers a definition with no examples of its usage.

Even though an equal treatment isn't given for each word, I still think this is a valuable book and highly recommend it.

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