Secrets of Dynamic Communications: Prepare with Focus, Deliver with Clarity, Speak with Power

by Ken Davis

Publisher:

Thomas Nelson

, 2013

Overview

What is the most important ingredient for an effective speech or presentation?

Whether you are one who speaks only on rare occasions or you find yourself addressing an audience every day, this book will be an invaluable tool. Beneficial to the experienced pro as well as the new beginner, Secrets of Dynamic Communication is a practical and effective handbook for powerful presentations of all kinds. It takes the reader through the process of selecting and developing a theme, giving it focus, fleshing it out, and communicating well with the audience. The first half is devoted to preparation, the second to delivery.

Author Ken Davis is frequently hired by individuals and companies around the world to bring his humor and expertise to others in the speaking field, and he is now bringing those concepts to the wider community as well. No abstract theories here, only step-by-step help in preparing and delivering speeches that get results! You’ll soon develop the dynamic speaking skills associated with the very best in the field.

Key Features

• Offers essential tools for anyone who makes plans, sets goals, and wants to live with powerful focus
• Provides step-by-step instructions to prepare with focus, deliver with clarity, and speak with power
• Helps readers learn how to focus on their objectives and organize their material to deliver an unshakable message

Contents

Part I: The Preparation: The SCORRE Process

• The Most Important Ingredient: Focus, Focus, Focus
• Establishing the Subject and Central Theme: What Are You Talking About?
• Focusing in on the Objective: Identifying the Bull's-Eye
• Developing Solid Rationale and Resources: That Makes Sense
• The Never-Ending Process of Evaluation: Reaching for Excellence
• The Total Communication Picture: Putting It All Together
• Finding, Filing, and Crafting Illustrations: Make It Shine

Part II: The Presentation: The SCORRE Delivery

• Involving the Audience: You Are Always on My Mind
• Using Effective Body Language Let Your Body Talk
• Maximizing the Communication Environment Killing the Gremlins

Part III: The Application: The SCORRE Advantage

• Managing Your Time: Getting Out from Behind the Eight Ball
• How to Use Humor in Communication: Funny-How That Works!
• Characteristics of an Effective Communicator: The Messenger

Top Highlights

“3. The rationale should be parallel in grammatical form.” (Page 49)

“Resources should bring light, color, and clarification to your talk.” (Page 51)

“Resources should make the audience want to listen.” (Page 52)

“Resources should clarify and strengthen your rationale.” (Page 52)

“If you aim at nothing, you will hit nothing every time.” (Page 7)

Praise for Secrets of Dynamic Communication

“I’ve spent over three decades immersed in the world of public speaking, and I still learned TONS of game-changing information from Ken’s book. If you are a speaker or want to be one, you will give yourself an unfair advantage when you read Secrets of Dynamic Communication.”

—Robert D. Smith, Author of 20,000 Days and Counting

“A must-read that reveals the Secrets Ken Davis has used to entertain and inspire audiences around the world.”

—Duane Ward, Founder/CEO, Premiere Speakers Bureau

“As I meet powerful communicators in various walks of life, one theme is constant—they identify the training of Ken Davis as the ignition point of their professional career. If you are a Sunday school teacher, salesman, business owner, coach, politician, pastor, artist, corporate trainer, social entrepreneur, or anyone who desires having a voice that is heard, this book can transform your impact. You will find Secrets of Dynamic Communication to be an indispensable source for preparing and delivering your message in a way that can change lives—including yours.

—Dan Miller, Author of New York Times bestselling 48 Days to the Work You Love

Product Details

• Title: Secrets of Dynamic Communications: Prepare with Focus, Deliver with Clarity, Speak with Power
• Author: Ken Davis
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Print Publication Date: 2013
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Communication › Religious aspects--Christianity; Preaching; Communication
• ISBNs: 9780718079963, 9780849965234, 9780849921902, 0718079965, 0849965233, 0849921902
• Resource ID: LLS:9780849965234
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-06T20:55:10Z

About Ken Davis

Ken Davis is a best-selling author, frequent radio and TV guest, and one of the nation’s most sought-after inspirational and motivational speakers. His books have received national critical acclaim, and he has been the keynote speaker for hundreds of major corporate and faith-based events. As the president of Dynamic Communications International, Ken teaches speaking skills to corporate executives and ministry professionals. He and his wife, Diane, reside in Franklin, Tennessee, near their two daughters and six grandchildren. Learn more about Ken by visiting his website, kendavis.com.