For eight years, Terry Szuplat collaborated with President Barack Obama on some of the most impactful speeches of our time. In Say it Well, this gifted speechwriter shows you how your words can change your community, your nation, even the world. * David Axelrod, Former senior strategist for President Barack Obama and New York Times bestselling author of Believer: My Forty Years in Politics *
Ive worked with Terry for nearly a decade, and Ive seen firsthand how his brilliant advice can help anyone give the speech only they can give. If youre a CEO, executive, or employee who wants to energize your team, differentiate your brand, and win over new customers, read this remarkable book today. * Marc Benioff, Co-founder, chair, and CEO of Salesforce and New York Times bestselling author of Trailblazer *
In a world where every word matters, Say It Well is a masterclass in how to articulate your vision compellingly and turn your speeches into powerful tools for leadership, persuasion, and impact. This book is destined to become a classic for anyone who wants to perfect the art of public speaking. * Dorie Clark, Professor of executive education, Columbia Business School and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game *
If youre called upon to give a speech, its helpful to have a master teacher. Terry Szuplat is one of those masters, and at the Pentagon he helped me make every word count. Say It Well is a profoundly experiential book that will help you find your cadence and help our country reclaim the civility we need today. * William S. Cohen, Former Republican U.S. Senator from Maine and Former U.S. Secretary of Defense *
I was shocked when my graduation speech went viral and shocked again when Terry included my speech in this book. Say it Well is a true giftan easy-to-use handbook, written with wisdom and humility, for how we can quiet our self-doubt, find our most authentic voice, and amplify our stories from the page to the stage! * Donovan Livingston, Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Faculty and Author of Lift Off: From the Classroom to the Stars *
