Gravitas: communicate with confidence, influence and authority

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Have you ever wondered why some people earn attention and respect when they speak and others don't? The secret in one word: gravitas. This book reveals how to speak so others will listen. Each chapter guides you through practical techniques and exercises to give you the skills for great presentations, productive meetings and persuasive pitches.;Part one: The seven principles of gravitas (Principle1: know yourself ; Principle 2: Teach people how to treat you ; Principle 3: find your voice ; Principle 4: speak so others listen ; Principle 5: win hearst and minds ; Principle 6: keep an open mind and a level head ; Principle 7: get results) -- Part two: Gravitas in action (Presentations and talks ; Meetings ; Telephone calls and teleconferences ; Interviews and pitches ; On camera) -- Conclusion: Falling upwards.;Roots and wings: what exactly is gravitas and how can it help you succeed? -- The gravitas equation: how gravitas works and how to find yours -- Field guide to gravitas: how to spot gravitas in those around you -- the first step to finding it in yourself. Roots and wings: what exactly is gravitas and how can it help you succeed? -- The gravitas equation: how gravitas works and how to find yours -- Field guide to gravitas: how to spot gravitas in those around you -- the first step to finding it in yourself. Part one: The seven principles of gravitas (Principle1: know yourself Principle 2: Teach people how to treat you Principle 3: find your voice Principle 4: speak so others listen Principle 5: win hearst and minds Principle 6: keep an open mind and a level head Principle 7: get results) -- Part two: Gravitas in action (Presentations and talks Meetings Telephone calls and teleconferences Interviews and pitches On camera) -- Conclusion: Falling upwards.