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3 Don’ts Every Public Speaker Needs to Know

Public Speaking Tips: 3 Don’ts Every Public Speaker Needs to Know

Public speaking comes naturally to some, but, given the choice, most people would rather have a root canal than get up in front of a group of people and talk. Even the smartest (and bravest) people can have trouble crafting a message and delivering it to an audience. There’s something about public speaking that gets our blood pressure rising.

Former newsman Matt Ellis knows the secrets to successful public speaking. His new book, “Don’t Just Say It… A News Director’s Guide to Public Speaking,” offers a direct and simplified approach […]

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