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Summary: Absolutely everyone can benefit from Glickstein's method!
Review: Be Heard Now is about something much deeper than becoming an effective public speaker. Glickstein's simple process is the key to feeling calm, comfortable, and genuine in the presence of others, anytime, anywhere. Following the author's method, I formed a "Speaking Circle," which consists of friends, family, and acquaintances. We meet in my living room every other week for two hours. The benefits for all of us have been immediate and exhilarating. Personally, after our very first meeting, I was expressing myself better -- to superiors, subordinants, customers, and friends -- in writing, by telephone, or in front of an audience. I was simply more confident, more myself, and knew what I wanted to say. The benefits go even further, however, since the method -- which involves four to ten people (and is a hell of a lot of fun) -- fosters human bonding on a level that is lacking in most daily interaction. As the sense of community and human connection begins to take root, its positive influence blossoms in every aspect of our lives. Absolutely everyone can benefit from Glickstein's method.
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Summary: Too much waffle, not enough meat!
Review: Did I listen to a different tape from the one that most listeners awarded five stars? I found it full of new age waffle that certainly wouldn't help me prepare a speech. I did find a few useful tips on tape 2, but it was a long time to wait!
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Summary: Very poor sound quality when listened to in the car
Review: I have been speaking professionally for 3 years. Prior to that, I spent years speaking in Toastmasters and other non-paid forums. I have read numerous books on public speaking, but by far my favorite is Lee Glickstein's Be Heard Now! The tape complement's the book very well.Once you get beyond the nuts and bolts of public speaking, you are ready for learning the art of this craft. Lee Glickstein takes you to there. Although there are a few nuts and bolts (he gives what I think is the best formula for structuring a speech, especially how to make your opening remarks), most of the book goes to the subtleties of great speaking-building rapport with your audience. He also makes the profound observation that rapport comes more in the silence between spoken words than the words themselves. You can read the connection in the eyes of your audience. Lee Glickstein shows you how. Finally, he talks about the concept of "Speaking Circles" - similar to Toastmasters in some ways but with an even more of a supportive slant. This book and tape can take you from being a good speaker to a great one.
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Summary: Becoming a Great Speaker
Review: I have been speaking professionally for 3 years. Prior to that, I spent years speaking in Toastmasters and other non-paid forums. I have read numerous books on public speaking, but by far my favorite is Lee Glickstein's Be Heard Now! The tape complement's the book very well. Once you get beyond the nuts and bolts of public speaking, you are ready for learning the art of this craft. Lee Glickstein takes you to there. Although there are a few nuts and bolts (he gives what I think is the best formula for structuring a speech, especially how to make your opening remarks), most of the book goes to the subtleties of great speaking-building rapport with your audience. He also makes the profound observation that rapport comes more in the silence between spoken words than the words themselves. You can read the connection in the eyes of your audience. Lee Glickstein shows you how. Finally, he talks about the concept of "Speaking Circles" - similar to Toastmasters in some ways but with an even more of a supportive slant. This book and tape can take you from being a good speaker to a great one.
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Summary: A Truely Original Work
Review: I was really impressed with both the book and the tape. In my profession as a psychotherapist, I come across this problem frequently as I work in a large public university. There are a lot of "How to do public speaking" books out there, but this was refreshingly unique. Instead of putting on a show (performing), this book (& tape) shows you how to be sincere and authentic (being) - qualities in great demand in any society. Thank you, Lee, for this wonderful gift.
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Summary: So "touchy-feely" it will put you RIGHT to sleep...
Review: I, unfortunately, was taken in by the 5 star review of a previous victim...I mean reader/listener. As I am the best man at a wedding coming up in the next month I decided to look for something that would give me an edge(and a few laughs) during my speech. All this tape served to do was to put me to sleep. It is big on spiritualism, inner-self, self-realization and esteem - all noble goals. This is all fine and dandy if it was listed in the "New Age" section and advertised as such but it is supposedly a tape on PUBLIC SPEAKING!!! To be perfectly honest, I tried my best to make it through the whole tape but I found it a truly agonizing experience and could not stay awake for more than 10 minutes at a clip. Mr. Glicksten is well-intentioned but the combination of his monotonous voice, psycho-babble, aimless ramblings and frequent tangents makes this tape a true waste of time and money in my opinion.
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Summary: More about Be Heard Now!
Review: Imagine standing in front of a room full of strangers...and feeling absolutely at ease with yourself and in command of what you have to say. On Be Heard Now!, you will gain the same powerful skills that Lee Glickstein has used to transform thousands of everyday people into effective and enthralling public speakers. Discover how to stop "performing" for audiences and start connecting with them; what causes stage fright and how to end it on the spot; the keys to natural, unrehearsed speaking; how to tap into your your innate creativity, spirit, and humor; and much more. Includes a complete exercise for creating your own talk - the secrets for making it compelling from the very first word to the last. This is an original audio presentation, NOT Lee Glickstein reading from his book.
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Summary: Too much waffle, not enough meat!
Review: Lee Glickstein offers a unique approach to public speaking. No more canned, "polished" acts in front of a group! Who likes to memorize, anyway?? BE HEARD NOW involves becoming more connected to your audience, which in turn creates an authentic, fresh message each and every time you speak to a group. Yes, there are preparations to be made before you speak but it doesn't work to copy someone else's style or words. The idea in this book is to bring out your own creative, genuine style when you speak. And, by weaving personal stories and anecdotes from your own life into a message you truly feel compelled to talk about, you can draw rapt attention from your audience. It's a wonderful, refreshing approach to speaking from the heart. I loved this audio tape. I've listened to it a dozen times. I used the techniques in a recent promotional opportunity at work and was chosen hands above the other candidates. It works!
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Summary: Lose the fear of public speaking!
Review: Lee Glickstein offers a unique approach to public speaking. No more canned, "polished" acts in front of a group! Who likes to memorize, anyway?? BE HEARD NOW involves becoming more connected to your audience, which in turn creates an authentic, fresh message each and every time you speak to a group. Yes, there are preparations to be made before you speak but it doesn't work to copy someone else's style or words. The idea in this book is to bring out your own creative, genuine style when you speak. And, by weaving personal stories and anecdotes from your own life into a message you truly feel compelled to talk about, you can draw rapt attention from your audience. It's a wonderful, refreshing approach to speaking from the heart. I loved this audio tape. I've listened to it a dozen times. I used the techniques in a recent promotional opportunity at work and was chosen hands above the other candidates. It works!
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Summary: Lose the fear of public speaking!
Review: Lee Glickstein offers a unique approach to public speaking. No more canned, "polished" acts in front of a group! Who likes to memorize, anyway?? BE HEARD NOW involves becoming more connected to your audience, which in turn creates an authentic, fresh message each and every time you speak to a group. Yes, there are preparations to be made before you speak but it doesn't work to copy someone else's style or words. The idea in this book is to bring out your own creative, genuine style when you speak. And, by weaving personal stories and anecdotes from your own life into a message you truly feel compelled to talk about, you can draw rapt attention from your audience. It's a wonderful, refreshing approach to speaking from the heart. I loved this audio tape. I've listened to it a dozen times. I used the techniques in a recent promotional opportunity at work and was chosen hands above the other candidates. It works!
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